Research Director, Associate Professor, Osher Center for Integrative Health, Family Medicine

University of Cincinnati; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Research Director to lead integrative health research. This pivotal role involves developing a world-class research program focused on integrative and lifestyle medicine. The successful candidate will collaborate with clinical teams, mentor junior researchers, and secure funding to advance innovative therapies. With a commitment to evidence-based practices, this position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of healthcare and improve patient outcomes through cutting-edge research. Join a vibrant academic community dedicated to excellence in research and education.

Benefits

Comprehensive insurance plans

Flexible spending accounts

Employee wellness program

Generous paid time off

Tuition remission for employees and dependents

Qualifications

• PhD, MD, or equivalent required in relevant fields.
• 5-7 years post-doctoral research experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead integrative health research and secure funding.
• Mentor junior faculty and develop research protocols.

Skills

Research Design

Grant Writing

Data Analysis

Clinical Trials Implementation

Mentoring

Education

PhD or MD in relevant field

Job description

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, more than 11,000 faculty and staff, and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, three straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center, and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals nearly $1.8 billion.

Job Overview

As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM) has a reputation for training best-in-class healthcare professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. The Osher Center for Integrative Health (OCIH) in Cincinnati, Ohio seeks an experienced research director to lead and expand integrative and lifestyle medicine research at the Osher Center. The candidate will lead integrative research design, protocols, and funding to inform evidence-based practices of integrative therapies, such as acupuncture, mind-body therapies, and/or lifestyle approaches such as nutrition and exercise, for the prevention and treatment of chronic disease.

About the Position

Research Directors are leaders within our university and health system whose major responsibility is to assure and continuously improve the delivery of high-quality, innovative, and evidence-based care to patients through innovative research. This is a leadership research position for an individual interested in furthering their academic research career with a focus on integrative health and building a world-class research program broadly assessing integrative and lifestyle medicine approaches to healthy living.

The Research Director will be responsible for building a sustainable integrative health research portfolio that will align with the University of Cincinnati, the Osher Center, and UC Health system priorities. This person will work closely with the Medical Director of the Osher Center as well as other researchers and clinicians at the university. The position is primarily research-focused, with at least 40% research/administrative time.

Essential Functions

• Develop a world-class integrative health research program seen as a local, national, and international leader in the field.
• Work with the UC Health clinical care teams in strategic partnership to define and design long-term academic directions and build a network of researchers and educators with interests in integrative modalities/lifestyle medicine.
• Act as a national resource for evidence-based evaluation of integrative medicine and implementation research.
• Facilitate inter-institutional and interdisciplinary research across the university community – building an integrative health research network.
• Develop and maintain a research program in a relevant area and mentor junior faculty, pre-and post-doctoral fellows, staff, and medical students.
• Secure funding, write grant proposals, develop and implement research protocols, manage study staff, analyze data, and prepare manuscripts/presentations.

Minimum Requirements

• PhD, MD, or doctoral equivalent in fields such as Health Outcomes Research, Psychology, Neuroscience, Behavioral Science, Nutrition, Exercise Physiology, Epidemiology, Naturopathic Medicine, Medicine, or other field related to the clinical practice and research of integrative/lifestyle medicine.
• At least 5-7 years of post-doctoral research experience in a related field.
• Experience implementing clinical trials and/or observational studies of integrative therapies and/or lifestyle medicine programs.
• Successful track record of funding, grant writing, and manuscript publication.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.

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The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.