Assistant Professor, Research, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine
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Job Overview
As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM) has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. In partnership with the UC Health academic healthcare system and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, College of Medicine's doctors are transforming the world of medicine every day. The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is a top-tier department with a world-renowned faculty and staff.
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine is seeking to fill an Assistant Professor – Research position with a focus on clinical research. This position will be 100% clinical research.
Essential Functions
- Lead and contribute to research endeavors focused on gynecologic oncology and cancer prevention, ensuring scientific rigor and adherence to project timelines. This will include engaging in the development and design of cancer prevention and treatment research studies, adhering to established and IRB approved protocols and to outlined protocol-related experiments.
- Lead clinical trial design and management efforts for the PI’s Global Cancer Control Program, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and ethical standards while also assisting in crafting grant proposals to secure funding for research initiatives.
- Engage in grant writing and provide support in regulatory affairs related to grant work, including but not limited to IRB submissions and compliance documentation.
- Integrate data obtained from programmatic research into regulatory reports or other dissemination output.
Minimum Requirements
All of the following are required prior to effective date of appointment:
- PhD in Epidemiology, Public Health, or related field.
- 3 years’ experience which must have included all of the following: research project design, implementation, and analysis within the field of Epidemiology, Public Health, or Health Behavior, and analyzing research-related data using SAS, STATA, or R software.
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Highlights include:
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
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html
UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
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Assistant Professor, Research, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine
Cincinnati, OH, US
Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati
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