Associate Professor / Vice Chair for Research in the Department of Cardiovascular Services

Marshall University • Huntington, WV

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Cardiovascular Services is seeking an Associate Professor / Vice Chair for Research to lead and expand its research endeavors. This role involves serving as a Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator on research projects focused on cardiovascular disease, aging, obesity, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining an independently funded research program in mechanistic, translational, or population-based cardiovascular science. Key duties include leading and contributing to NIH R01 and other major grant applications, disseminating research findings, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and mentoring trainees. The position also requires pursuing and maintaining external funding and engaging in limited teaching responsibilities.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant scientific field.
• Established record of research productivity and extramural funding.
• Experience in leading and writing major grant applications (e.g., NIH R01).
• Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor trainees.
• Expertise in cardiovascular science, aging, obesity, diabetes, or chronic kidney disease.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a leadership or Vice Chair role.
• Experience with interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Experience with teaching at the university level.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator on research projects related to cardiovascular disease, aging, obesity, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease.
• Develop and maintain a robust, independently funded research program in mechanistic translational, or population-based cardiovascular science.
• Lead and contribute NIH R01 and other major grant applications.
• Disseminate research findings through peer-reviewed journals and scientific meetings.
• Foster collaboration with clinical and basic science faculty across disciplines.
• Mentor medical residents, graduate residents, and postdoctoral fellows.
• Pursue and maintain external funding from NIH, AHA, CDC, and other agencies.
• Engage in limited teaching responsibilities as appropriate.

What This Job Offers

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