Faculty Position - Clinician Scientist - Pain (Tenure Track)

University of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans

Continuous learning opportunities

Employee wellbeing program

Excellent retirement plans

Job summary

A prestigious medical institution in Minnesota is seeking a Clinician Scientist in Anesthesiology to contribute to cutting-edge pain research. This role involves collaboration with various health science schools and opportunities for mentoring students. Candidates must have an MD or equivalent, experience in research, and a strong clinical background. The position offers competitive salary and benefits aligned with academic effort and clinical responsibilities, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold an MD, MD/PhD or DO degree.
• Ability to obtain or maintain DEA certification in Minnesota.
• Demonstrate a strong record of research productivity.

Responsibilities

• Join a multidisciplinary community of researchers focused on pain science.
• Work clinically at the University of Minnesota Medical Center.
• Provide mentorship to PhD, MD/PhD, and medical students.

Skills

Research productivity

Ability to mentor students

Clinical practice

Education

MD, MD/PhD or DO degree

ACGME residency and/or fellowship training

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 the 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 a wide variety of techniques including molecular biology, electrophysiology, immunohistochemistry, animal behavior, human psychophysics, and neuroimaging. Research is directed toward a broad‑spectrum of questions related to pain transmission, neuroplasticity, hyperalgesia, endogenous pain inhibitory systems, and development of analgesic medications. The pain community is well connected with the university’s Medical Discovery Team on Addiction, providing a highly enriched environment and fostering strong collaborations and interdisciplinary training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold an MD, MD/PhD or DO degree.
• Graduate of an accredited ACGME residency and/or fellowship training program.
• Board eligible or certified.
• Licensed or able to obtain Minnesota Board of Medical Practice licensure.
• Ability to obtain or maintain DEA certification in the State of Minnesota.
• Meet threshold criteria for Credentialing and Privileges.
• Ability to receive work authorization in the United States from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and maintain legal status according to visa requirements.
• Demonstrate a strong record of research productivity.
• Provide evidence of an established, independent research program with a track‑record of external NIH‑level funding.
• Current, movable funding is strongly preferred.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: This role is dually employed by the University of Minnesota and University of Minnesota Physicians. Salary at the University of Minnesota is dependent upon academic effort and begins at $55,000. Clinical salary, aligned with clinical effort, is provided through University of Minnesota Physicians. Total salary is competitive with market and based on AAMC salary benchmarks.

Time Appointment: 75%–100% Appointment

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Benefits include competitive wages, paid holidays, generous time off, continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree‑seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program, low‑cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts, university HSA contributions, disability and employer‑paid life insurance, employee wellbeing program, excellent retirement plans with employer contribution, Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity, financial counseling services, employee assistance program, and employee transit pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area.

Diversity

The University of Minnesota Medical School is dedicated to providing excellence across our mission—high‑quality education for students of all backgrounds; innovative and cutting‑edge research and exceptional clinical outcomes that promote health equity. Through a variety of services and programs, we aim to engage everyone in our collective work toward inclusive excellence, promote equity in access to learning, scientific inquiry, care delivery, and celebrate our diversity through cultural experiences and opportunities on and off campus.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.