Hemostasis & Thrombosis - EHCB - Assistant or Associate Professor

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions in the Advanced Leukemia Therapies and Research Center (ALTRC) in Cincinnati, OH. Candidates should hold a PhD, MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent in biomedical sciences with a focus on myeloid malignancies, and have a strong publication record and an innovative plan.

Associate Professor candidates should demonstrate an extramurally funded program.

Qualifications

• PhD degree in biomedical sciences or equivalent.
• 3+ years related research experience; associate prof appointment or eligibility.
• Demonstrated research program with publications and funding potential (extramural).

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent or collaborative research aligned with the center's goals.
• Mentor graduate students, postdocs, residents and fellows; participate in teaching.
• Develop and lead research programs; seek funding and foster translational impact.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Collaboration

Education

PhD in biomedical sciences

Job description

Job Description

Faculty Positions in the Advanced Leukemia Therapies and Research Center Cincinnati Children's Hospital (CCH) Cincinnati, OH, United States

About the Center:

The Advanced Leukemia Therapies and Research Center (ALTRC) within the Cancer and Blood Diseases Institute at Cincinnati Children's Hospital invites applications for tenure‑track faculty positions at the Assistant, or Associate Associate Professor level. We seek outstanding scientists dedicated to advancing leukemia research and therapies, utilizing our premier translational and clinical infrastructure to make a significant impact on patient outcomes.

About the Center: The ALTRC integrates the expertise of renowned research and clinical programs, serving both pediatric and adult populations with a focus on cutting‑edge, mechanistically driven, and translational research. Our goal is to accelerate the translation of groundbreaking discoveries from the lab to the patient’s bedside through precision medicine. The center fosters a collaborative environment by leveraging partnerships with the Cancer and Blood Disease Institute, the Division of Immunobiology (CCH), the Hematologic Malignancies Program (CCH), the Applied Gene and Cell Therapies Center (CCH), the Leukemia and Drug Development Laboratories (University of Cincinnati), and the Blood Cancer Healing Center (University of Cincinnati). This integration of expertise across disciplines promotes cross‑disciplinary research and ensures access to robust translational infrastructure.

Candidate Profile:

We seek candidates with a PhD, MD, MD/PhD, or an equivalent degree in biomedical sciences, with a focus on myeloid malignancies. Ideal candidates will have a strong publication record and an innovative research plan. Applicants for Associate Professor roles should have an established, extramurally funded research program. Ideal candidates will implement innovative approaches and novel paradigms to study the basic biology, mechanisms, disease modeling, or translational aspects of myeloid malignancies. Expertise in areas such as chemical biology, drug development, the microenvironment, or immuno‑oncology is particularly desirable.

About CCHMC:

Cincinnati Children's Hospital is ranked #1 in pediatric research by U.S. News & World Report, and our Cancer and Blood Disease Institute is internationally recognized for its contributions to leukemia and blood cancer research. Faculty members will benefit from extensive resources and partnerships with the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Cincinnati Children's Research Foundation is a collaborative and internationally renowned research and educational institute within Cincinnati Children's Hospital, the nation’s top pediatric cancer program. The research institute consists of over 300 independent research laboratories and employs over 1000 postdocs, students, and support staff. More information about research at Cincinnati Children's Hospital can be found at https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/research.

Location:

Cincinnati is a dynamic river city celebrated for its rich culture, vibrant history, and welcoming, family‑friendly environment. The city boasts an affordable cost of living, a thriving business and cultural scene, and nationally recognized schools, making it an exceptional place to live and work. With its blend of urban energy and small‑town charm, Cincinnati offers an unparalleled quality of life for professionals and families alike.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research, Teaching and/or Training: Conduct research both independently and collaboratively that is often dependent upon or associated with other ongoing research projects or is service related. Ensure that all research functions operate at the highest level of quality, while maintaining fiscal soundness. Participate in collaborative research projects through interactions with researchers as well as individuals from other divisions/departments. Participate in mentoring graduate students, post‑doctoral and research fellows, residents, and students to be involved in functions related to the research mission. Contributes to research and teaching including: serving as a teacher, role model and mentor internally; participate in the development and direction of research and/or educational program at the division, department or system level. Complete evaluations for students, residents and peers. Maintain currency in field through continuing education, literature and seminars. Enhance professional knowledge by attending seminars and professional meetings. Implement knowledge into research.
• Service and/or Administration: Lead the integration of existing programs and development & growth of a major initiative of the assigned department and/or program. Lead program development for service and/or administration as evidenced by contributions including: leadership role in the development of innovative programs for research and/or patient care of educational purposes; significant leadership role in the direction of an academic division; leadership role in the medical center or university; leadership role in regional & national professional societies, program committees and governing boards. Lead the development of departmental policies, procedures & standards. Serve as a role model of effective interpersonal & intrapersonal relationships & encourage team concepts. Develop & guide the implementation of long & short term goals & objectives & ensure that they are aligned to the Division & medical center strategic objectives. Serve in a leadership role in the Institute or medical center. Participate as a member of the leadership team in developing consensus in the various programs, approaches, issues & new initiatives within the Department.
• Scholarly Activity: Demonstrates on‑going commitment to and participates in scholarly activities at an advanced level as evidenced by publication of original research investigation, educational research, clinical observations, reviews, chapters or books; leadership role in research trials, and/or research investigations; membership on editorial boards or editorship of textbooks or journals. Applies advanced training in research methods to design and conduct clinical research on various areas of clinical specialty. Develop research programs in area of clinical specialty. Demonstrate effectiveness in securing grant funding of research initiatives and programs mentors and assist other faculty in grantsmanship. Develop and growth of new externally funded research initiatives. Develop a program that receives extramural support in the form of major grants from the National Institutes of Health or other sources.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD degree in a related scientific or research field
• 3+ years related experience in research field research and/or Lab experience assisting with the preparation of data for presentation at scientific meetings
• Associate Professor appointment or eligibility required
• As CCHMC continues to grow its regional, national, and international presence, clinicians may be asked to work at locations outside of the Burnet Campus.

Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

EEO/Veteran/Disability

Primary Location: Location S Schedule: Full time Shift: Day (United States of America) Department: EHCB-Adv Leuk Ther & Rsch Cent Employee Status: Regular FTE 1 Weekly Hours: 40

About Us

At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's.

Cincinnati Children’s is: Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as atop 10 best Children’s Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years Consistently among the top 3 Children’s Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025) One of the nation’s America’s Most Innovative Companiesas noted by Fortune Consistently certified as great place to work A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) We Embrace Innovation-Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That's why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we're creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future-for all of us.

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Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability