Anesthesiology- Research Asst. Professor

University of Miami•Miami, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This individual will be a faculty member in the Department of Anesthesiology and will report directly to the Vice Chairman, or his designee. This individual will be an expert on translational development of Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) based therapeutics for treating serious chronic neurological disorders. A focus on nonopioid chronic pain therapeutics research and therapeutic candidate development are highly preferred. The hiring rank will be based on experience and current/past level of research funding. The Department of Anesthesiology is in need of a faculty member to work within the Division of Translational Research. The Division is engaged in interdisciplinary translational research programs spanning bench-to-bedside developing gene therapies for chronic neurological conditions with substantial ongoing NIH support. This position is open at the assistant/associate/full professor level. The appointment will depend on the candidates training and experience. This role requires the candidate to possess broad training in Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) gene therapy, microbiology, physiology, pharmacology, molecular biology, as well as animal models of human disease. The incumbent will participate in ongoing gene therapy programs and carry out independent funded research projects. These projects should be relevant to translational development of HSV-based therapeutics for treating serious chronic neurological disorders in support of the Department’s long-term research mission.

Requirements

Faculty member in the Department of Anesthesiology
Expert on translational development of Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) based therapeutics for treating serious chronic neurological disorders
Track record of obtaining research funding in scientific disciplines (clinical, basic sciences, or both) relevant to the Department
Successfully obtain substantial research support for his/her own projects within three years
Excellent communicator in writing and spoken English
Broad training in Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) gene therapy, microbiology, physiology, pharmacology, molecular biology, as well as animal models of human disease
Extramural research funding and/or the ability to develop competitive research projects and design and submit timely competitive research-oriented grants and contracts to funding agencies
Capable of participating in team science and interactions with multiple departments and institutions
PhD; and/or MD; and/or DVM
Minimum of 3+ years of relevant professional experience

Nice To Haves

A focus on nonopioid chronic pain therapeutics research and therapeutic candidate development are highly preferred

Responsibilities

Develop competitive research projects
Design and submit timely competitive research-oriented grants and contracts to funding agencies
Represent the Department at various international, national, state and local meetings
Make professional presentations to students, colleagues, support groups and community groups
Publish research findings in top refereed journals, book chapters, and books
Work with faculty and staff to assist other investigators in their career development and obtain research funding within the Department and from other disciplines
Develop and teach relevant courses in the Department of Anesthesiology as assigned by the Department Chair, or their designee
Participate in the development and mentoring of residents, fellows, students and faculty in the capacity of advisor
Participate in external, institutional and Departmental committees
Participate in ongoing gene therapy programs
Carry out independent funded research projects
Participate in team science and interactions with multiple departments and institutions
Train and support technicians, students, fellows, and faculty
Mentor faculty, fellows, residents