Molecular Cardiovascular Biology - Assistant Professor- Research

CO00 Children's Hospital Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children’s is seeking a part-time research-focused professional with a PhD to lead and participate in research, teaching, and scholarly activities within the Mol. Cardio. Biology division. The role emphasizes mentoring, program development, and collaboration across departments.

The candidate should have 3+ years of related research experience and hold or be eligible for Associate Professor appointment, contributing to ongoing projects and educational initiatives.

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.

Responsibilities

• Research, Teaching and/or Training: conduct independent and collaborative research; participate in mentoring graduate students and fellows; contribute to research and teaching; maintain currency in the field.
• Service and/or Administration: lead program development and department policies; participate in leadership teams; promote collaboration and growth of initiatives.
• Scholarly Activity: engage in scholarly activities; develop research programs; seek grant funding; grow externally funded initiatives.

Education

PhD degree in a related scientific or research field

Job description

Primary Location Location T Department Mol. Cardio. Biology Shift Day (United States of America) Schedule Part time Weekly Hours 30 FTE 0.75 Employee Status Regular

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

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 a top 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 Companies as 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.

Comprehensive job description provided upon request. 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 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.

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