Research Faculty

Position Overview

Assistant Professor in the Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research (PCCR), without required teaching responsibilities, focused on research in musculoskeletal health and pain management.

• Develop and implement research programs in musculoskeletal health and pain management.
• Mentor Research Honors students and post‑DC research scholars.
• Provide service to the college and profession.
• Participate in and foster interdisciplinary collaborations.
• Provide mentorship to junior researchers.
• Establish and sustain a research program with a record of peer‑reviewed publications.
• Seek external funding (desirable expertise and experience).

• PhD or equivalent doctoral degree (e.g., ScD, DHSc) required at appointment.
• Health professional degree (e.g., DC, DO, MD, PT, RN) with experience in healthcare delivery is a plus.
• Demonstrated record of peer‑reviewed publications expected.
• Experience in seeking external funding desirable.
• Candidate in post‑doctoral position or within 12 months of ABD of a research‑oriented doctoral degree, with doctorate conferred by appointment.

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Employee benefits are excellent.