Research Instructor / Assistant Professor, COM, Trauma and Critical Care Basic Science Research

University of Cincinnati•Cincinnati, OH

43d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM), one of the nation's oldest medical schools, is renowned for training exceptional healthcare professionals and advancing innovative research. In collaboration with UC Health and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, our faculty are transforming patient care through groundbreaking discoveries and clinical excellence. We are seeking a full-time Faculty member in the Department of Surgery at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. The successful candidate will be a skilled and self-motivated researcher with interest and experience in investigating the impact of polytrauma and critical illness on patient outcomes by determining the physiologic, hematologic, and inflammatory effects of resuscitation, transportation, and transfusion after traumatic injury utilizing basic, translational, and clinical research platforms. This position is embedded within the Cincinnati Research in Trauma (CRIT) team, a multidisciplinary group dedicated to advancing trauma science and improving outcomes for critically injured patients. This position requires leadership in the development, design, execution, and analysis of basic and translational research projects. The faculty member will also work with and mentor surgical trainees in related research projects and manuscript preparation. Academic rank and tenure track eligibility will be determined by experience and expectations for extramural funding. This position is not eligible for H-1B (or J-1) sponsorship.

Requirements

PhD in a relevant basic science discipline.
At least 2 years of experience in trauma, resuscitation, or critical care research.
Demonstrated success in manuscript (first or senior author) and grant preparation.
Proficiency in experimental design and statistical analysis.

Nice To Haves

Expertise in endothelial pathobiology, coagulation science, or immunology.
Experience mentoring trainees or junior investigators.

Responsibilities

Lead independent and collaborative research programs in trauma, transfusion, and coagulation science.
Design and conduct basic and translational studies; analyze and interpret complex datasets.
Mentor surgical trainees in research design, grant writing, and manuscript development.
Secure extramural funding within five years of appointment.
Contribute to teaching and academic service within the department.

Benefits

Comprehensive Tuition Remission
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won't contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you'll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14-18% of your salary based on position.
Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
Additional Benefits Include:
Competitive salary based on experience
Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
Professional development & mentorship opportunities