The Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (OUHCOM) at Ohio University invites applications and nominations for an emerging or established Physician Scientist.  The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of excellence qualifying them for tenure and to serve as the Watson Endowed Chair.

The successful applicant will join a group of active, extramurally funded investigators within the Ohio University Diabetes Institute (DI), which is led by distinguished scientists, Vishwajeet Puri, PhD, MS and Elizabeth Beverly, PhD. This prestigious role is ideal for a visionary physician-scientist with a successful research program that focuses on any of the following topics: cardiometabolic health, diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease, and/or associated metabolic diseases.

The mission of the DI is to improve the quality of life for those affected by diabetes and related diseases through innovative basic and applied research, progressive patient care, education, and community outreach. DI-affiliated faculty members have research and teaching expertise in diabetes, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, cancer, aging, epidemiology, and social determinants of health.

The position is research-intensive, full-time (academic year), and includes appointment for Tenured and Tenure-Track faculty. The academic rank (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor) will be negotiated as part of the hiring process. The successful applicant will hold a faculty appointment in one of the academic departments of the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine dependent upon specialty.

This position offers protected time for research and includes the opportunity to participate in basic, translational, clinical, and graduate medical education programs. The Physician Scientist will be provided with appropriate protected research time. Funding through endowment (Watson Endowed Chair) is available for competitive candidates. Physicians interested in maintaining clinical practice should indicate such in their application, including desired time commitment and specialty so that potential opportunities can be identified with our clinical partners.

Position Details

• Title(s)
  • Assistant/Associate/Full Professor
  • Watson Endowed Chair, OUHCOM
• Primary Appointment
  • Employment Type: Full-Time Employment for a Tenured or Tenure-Track Faculty within the Ohio University Heritage College of Medicine
  • Academic Rank: Faculty Appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor. The rank will be negotiated and commensurate with the applicant’s experience and qualifications.
  • Department: The successful applicant will hold a faculty appointment in one of the academic departments of the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine depending upon specialty and preference
• Location
  • Athens, Ohio
  • Interested Applicants may have the potential for hybrid work with and a primary location at one of the other OUHCOM campus sites: Dublin, Ohio (Columbus) or Cleveland, Ohio
• Pay Rate & Benefits
  • Salary: Salary will be commensurate with education and experience, while also considering internal equity.
  • Retirement Match: The university offers an excellent retirement plan with up to a 14% institutional contribution, a 12-week parental leave program, adoption reimbursement, transgender care, flextime and flexplace policies, counseling and mental health care, access to professional development programs and more.
  • Additional information is available at https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits.
  • The position is eligible for the following benefits: medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, and retirement.
  • Tuition Waiver and Support: A tuition waiver of up to 100% for self and dependents is offered to eligible employees

Required Qualifications

• MD, DO, MBBS, or equivalent
• Academic experience and credentials necessary to qualify for academic appointment at the rank of Assistant/Associate/Professor
• Active research program with a focus on disciplines related to cardiometabolic diseases including diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease, and the associated metabolic diseases.

Preferred Qualifications

• Scientists performing clinical/translational research with existing funding
• Eligible for unrestricted physician licensure in the State of Ohio
• Board-eligible or board-certified in the applicant’s respective medical discipline
• Extramural Funding – NIH or similar extramural funding are preferred, but not required

The Ohio University Diabetes Institute (DI)

The Ohio University Diabetes Institute is a collaborative group of research scientists, clinicians, educators, health administrators, and students with a common interest in diabetes.

The mission of the DI is to improve the quality of life for those affected by diabetes and related diseases through innovative basic and applied research, progressive patient care, education, and community outreach. DI-affiliated faculty members have research and teaching expertise in diabetes, metabolic, musculoskeletal, cancer, aging, epidemiology, and social determinants of health.

The unique four-arm structure of the Diabetes Institute is organized to ensure the maximization of resources, bench-to-bedside collaboration, and initiative development. The four divisions work in partnership to create an ideal environment to meet our mission:

• Research
• Training
• Patient Care
• Community Education

Research Focus Areas

The Diabetes Institute (DI) is creating a culture of research excellence that explores and links cutting-edge basic laboratory investigations with innovative and dynamic clinical research studies to enhance the future of diabetes patient care, prevention, and cure.

The DI research focus areas:

• Obesity, Insulin Resistance, and Diabetes
• Cardiovascular Disease
• Population Health

How to Apply

OUHCOM has retained the services of Academic Med to lead this strategically important search process. Academic Med is a retained executive search firm that specializes in the recruitment of physicians, scientists, and leaders for academic medical schools & health systems throughout the United States. This search is being led by Gentry Zacheis, President of Academic Med. Please direct your applications, inquiries, or nominations to: solsen@academic-med.com

EEO

Ohio University is proud of its rich history, diverse campuses, international communities, and beautiful Appalachian settings. As part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming, respectful, diverse, and inclusive workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ethnicity, national origin, national ancestry, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, military service, or veteran status, mental or physical disability, or genetic information. Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.