Faculty Position - Clinician Scientist - Pain (Tenure)

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious institution as a Clinician Scientist in Anesthesiology, focusing on groundbreaking pain research. This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a collaborative environment that spans multiple health sciences disciplines. You will engage in innovative research, mentor future leaders in the field, and contribute to the development of novel analgesic medications. With substantial support and resources available, this position is perfect for those passionate about advancing pain science and improving patient care. Embrace the chance to make a significant impact in a vibrant academic community.

Qualifications

• Experience in acute or chronic pain science research.
• Ability to mentor PhD and MD/PhD students.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical duties at University of Minnesota Medical Center.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on pain research.

Skills

Pain Science Research

Clinical Research

Molecular Biology Techniques

Neuroimaging

Electrophysiology

Education

MD or PhD in relevant field

Tools

Immunohistochemistry

Animal Behavior Analysis

Job description

About the Job

Clinician Scientist - Anesthesiology

The Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Minnesota Medical School, in collaboration with the University of Minnesota Pain Consortium, is seeking an accomplished clinician-scientist working in the field of acute or chronic pain science to join a large, collaborative multidisciplinary community of researchers focused on pain and analgesia research. Academic rank and appointment type will be commensurate with years of experience and accomplishments.

• The ideal candidate should be experienced in using state-of-the art approaches with work complementing and expanding on the clinical and/or basic science research already being performed in multiple specialties.
• Substantial start-up funds and laboratory space are available.
• This position will include clinical duties working in/at University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN.
• 1.0 FTE

The position provides opportunities for collaboration with investigators in the University of Minnesota Health Sciences including the schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, and Public Health. Candidates will have the opportunity to mentor and teach PhD, MD/PhD, and medical students.

The University of Minnesota is known internationally for pain research and the development of novel analgesic medications. The multi-disciplinary U of M Pain Consortium spans diverse Academic units including Anesthesiology, Dentistry, Epidemiology, Medicinal Chemistry, Medicine, Neurology, Neuroscience, Neurosurgery, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Psychiatry, Psychology, Rehabilitation Medicine, and Veterinary Science. Our investigators employ techniques such as molecular biology, electrophysiology, immunohistochemistry, animal behavior, human psychophysics, and neuroimaging. Research focuses on pain transmission, neuroplasticity, hyperalgesia, endogenous pain inhibitory systems, and analgesic development. The pain community is connected with the University's Medical Discovery Team on Addiction, fostering collaborations and interdisciplinary training. Recent initiatives have provided substantial new institutional support for pain medicine within the Department of Anesthesiology.

This role is dually employed by the University of Minnesota and University of Minnesota Physicians. The salary at the University of Minnesota begins at $55,000, dependent on academic effort. Clinical salary is provided through University of Minnesota Physicians. Total compensation is competitive and based on AAMC salary benchmarks. Applicants should complete this application and also an application for a position with the University of Minnesota Physicians.