Research Faculty - IM Immunology and Rheumatology​/Track Faculty

Job Title

Research Faculty – IM Immunology and Rheumatology (Open Rank/Track Faculty)

Medicine – IM Immunology and Rheumatology

The Division of Rheumatology and Immunology at The Ohio State University College of Medicine seeks a highly motivated scientist focused on rheumatic autoimmune diseases to expand the current research program. The position is supported by an endowed professorship and the rank will depend on the candidate’s research accomplishments. Successful applicants must hold an MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent, with a strong track record of high‑level publications and ongoing robust peer‑reviewed research funding.

A highly competitive recruiting package is available.

Faculty members participate in all phases of biomedical research, from basic immunology to translational and clinical investigations. Core strengths include:

• Autoimmune diseases (rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, myositis)
• Immune dysregulation and adaptive immunity (B‑ and T‑cell biology, signaling pathways, tolerance)
• Translational and clinical research (biomarker discovery, patient registries, investigator‑initiated clinical trials)
• Microbiome–immune system interactions in systemic autoimmunity
• Preclinical disease models for immune mechanisms and therapeutic targets

Benefits include access to robust clinical populations, biobanking resources, NIH‑funded investigators, and extensive division‑run research facilities.

• Write and publish research in high‑quality peer‑reviewed journals.
• Present research at national and international conferences.
• Develop and maintain a national and international scholarly reputation.
• Mentor junior scientists, doctoral and postdoctoral students, medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university committees and initiatives.
• Conceptualize, plan, design, implement, and conduct research studies in rheumatic autoimmune diseases.
• Develop and write grant proposals to sustain the research program.
• Obtain and maintain NIH R01 or equivalent funding.

• Doctoral degree in Immunology or related field (MD or MD/PhD).
• Strong track record of high‑level publications.
• Strong track record of ongoing robust peer‑reviewed research funding (NIH R01 or equivalent).

Submit your application electronically via Workday. For inquiries, contact Anna Godwin, Research Faculty Recruiter.

The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.