Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology (Research Track) — Brain Health & Pain Research

Emory University • Atlanta, GA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Emory University School of Medicine’s Department of Anesthesiology seeks an Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology on the Research Track for a 100% non-clinical, research-focused faculty position. The successful candidate will develop and lead an independent, extramurally funded research program. Brain health and/or pain research are strongly preferred, though candidates with independently funded programs relevant to anesthesiology, neuroscience, or perioperative medicine are also encouraged to apply. The position has no clinical duties. Joint or secondary appointments with other Emory departments, centers, or institutes may be explored based on the candidate’s research focus and collaborative interests.

The faculty member will develop and sustain a research program, pursue and maintain grant funding, publish original research, collaborate across Emory, mentor trainees and junior faculty, participate in departmental research operations and academic service, and contribute to the department’s translational and clinical-trials infrastructure.

The position is required to be performed in person at an Emory University location; remote work is not an option. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Requirements

• PhD or equivalent doctoral degree.
• Demonstrated track record of successfully competing for and currently holding federal research funding as principal investigator or major co-investigator; examples include NIH R01, R21, K-series, DP2/New Innovator, VA Merit Award, DoD, NSF, or equivalent.
• Strong record of peer-reviewed publications commensurate with career stage.
• Evidence of an independent, focused research program with potential for growth and continued extramural funding.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor trainees and collaborate across disciplines.

Nice To Haves

• Research focus in brain health, such as neurodegeneration, neuroimaging, biomarkers, or cognitive aging, and/or pain research, such as chronic pain mechanisms, nociception, neuromodulation, psychophysics, or pain biomarkers.
• Experience with neuromodulation techniques, functional neuroimaging (fMRI), electrophysiology, wearable or biosensor technologies, or translational/clinical-trial methodology.
• Interest in collaborative, multi-PI, or multi-site research initiatives.
• Prior experience mentoring graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, or junior investigators.
• Experience with IRB, DSMB, and regulatory processes relevant to human-subjects or translational research.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain an independent, extramurally funded research program aligned with departmental and institutional priorities in brain health and/or pain science.
• Pursue federal, foundation, and industry funding opportunities and maintain continuous grant support.
• Publish original research in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals.
• Collaborate with investigators across the Department of Anesthesiology, the Brain Health Center, the Goizueta Brain Health Institute, and other Emory schools, centers, and institutes.
• Mentor graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, residents, and junior faculty.
• Participate in departmental research operations, seminars, and academic service as appropriate.
• Contribute to the department’s growing translational and clinical-trials infrastructure.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and start-up package commensurate with experience and research portfolio.
• Access to extensive research infrastructure, including the Translational Neuroscience Core, biostatistics and research-development support, medical illustration, and technical writing/editing services through the Brain Health Center.
• Access to major shared facilities, including Emory University Hospital, Grady Memorial Hospital, the Atlanta VA Medical Center, and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, as well as research space in the Woodruff Memorial Research Building, Whitehead Biomedical Research Building, and Health Sciences Research Building II.
• Opportunities for joint or secondary faculty appointments across Emory departments and institutes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree