Research Associate Professor

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in medical education is seeking a Research Associate Professor to lead innovative research in neonatology. This role emphasizes the development of a dedicated research team to explore critical areas such as neurodevelopmental outcomes and complications of prematurity. Join a dynamic environment that fosters professional growth and collaboration, where your expertise will contribute significantly to advancing healthcare and improving outcomes for vulnerable populations. If you are passionate about research and leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• PhD required with five years of relevant experience.
• Leadership experience in research teams preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead research activities in neonatology focusing on neurodevelopmental outcomes.
• Develop and manage a research team for clinical studies.

Skills

Research Leadership

Neonatology

Clinical Research

Team Development

Education

PhD

Job description

Posting Information

Posting Information

Department	Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine - 412013
Posting Open Date	07/28/2022
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled	Yes
Position Type	Permanent Faculty
Working Title	Research Associate Professor
Appointment Type	Fixed Term Faculty
Vacancy ID	FAC0004136
Full-time/Part-time	Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week	40
FTE	1
Position Location	North Carolina, US
Hiring Range	Dependent on Experience and Qualifications
Proposed Start Date	09/01/2022

Position Information

The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation's leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.
Patient Care: We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We will prepare tomorrow's health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.
Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.

The Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Research Associate Professor for a fixed term faculty position. This position will place a strong emphasis on leading research activities focused on neonatology, such as neurodevelopmental outcomes and complications of prematurity. Research will require the development of their own research team to conduct basic, translational, or clinical research activities.

Candidates must have a PhD and five years of relevant experience.

Preference will be given to candidates that have previous leadership of a research team and have served as a primary investigator on funded studies.

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Position Summary
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities	Not Applicable.
Special Instructions
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Department Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University's Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to [e-mail].

Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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