Director, Translational Cardiovascular Nutrition Research

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Richmond, Northern (VA, KY)

Hybrid

USD 100,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in Richmond seeks a faculty member in Internal Medicine/Division of Cardiology to lead translational CV research, focusing on MRI-based imaging and AI-driven data analysis.

The role combines teaching, independent research, and collaboration with clinicians and data scientists to advance cardiovascular disease understanding and patient care. Open rank; salary commensurate with experience; comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent in cardiovascular science or related discipline.
Experience with noninvasive imaging modalities (MRI) in clinical or research settings.
Strong foundation in cardiometabolic disease mechanisms and subclinical disease pathways.
Experience working in both preclinical and clinical research environments.
Demonstrated ability to conduct and interpret statistical analyses relevant to biomedical research.
Familiarity with image processing software and interest in developing or applying AI/machine learning tools.

Responsibilities

Teaching responsibilities related to undergraduate, graduate and early career investigators seeking research opportunities involving CV medicine.
Conduct research at the interface of cardiometabolic disease and noninvasive imaging, focusing on early detection.
Work with center director and computer science team to incorporate AI tools to enhance imaging workflows and data processing.
Perform image analysis and support research in preclinical and human subject studies, assisting collaborators with data interpretation.
Write scientific manuscripts and seek independent funding through grant proposals.
Collaborate with faculty, fellows, and staff to support research and educational missions; present findings.