Research Faculty - Division of Surgical Oncology​/Track Faculty

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Job Title:

Research Faculty – Division of Surgical Oncology – (Open Rank/Track Faculty) Department:
Medicine | Surgical Oncology

The Ohio State University (OSU) Department of Surgery is recruiting a nationally recognized basic scientist to join the Pancreatic Cancer Program. This individual should have an established record of research as evidenced by publications and an active research program. This position is being recruited at the Associate Professor or Professor level.

OSU Pancreatic Cancer Program consists of a cohesive multi-disciplinary team with active investigation in the areas of immunology, cachexia, obesity, cell signaling, and experimental therapeutics. The program has developed a longitudinal, comprehensive, and clinically annotated biorepository which includes blood and tissue samples, as well as a high-risk screening clinic. A unique aspect of the program is the collaborative and synergistic interactions between our scientists and the clinical team which includes medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and surgeons.

The clinical program is high volume and has a strong portfolio of clinical trials in the neoadjuvant, locally advanced, and metastatic disease setting, including phase I clinical trials and drug development.

• Conceptualizes, plans, designs, implements and conducts research studies; develops and writes grant proposals to seek and obtain extramural funding to support research program; obtains and maintains NIH R01 or equivalent funding;
• Writes and publishes research in high quality peer reviewed, scientific journals; attends and makes presentations of research at national and international scientific conferences; develops national and international scholarly reputation;
• Instructs and mentors junior scientists, doctoral and postdoctoral students, medical students, residents and fellow trainees; participates in department, college and university committees and initiatives.

• PhD or MD/PhD in an applicable field
• Established record of research in pancreatic cancer
• Proven ability to write scientific reports and publish in scientific, peer-reviewed journals preferred
• Qualify for academic appointment at the Assistant, Associate or Professor level – Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with previous training and experience

Active extramural grant funding (equivalent to NIH R01) desired

The Department of Surgery, led by Dr. Timothy Pawlik, boasts a broad array of clinical, research and educational opportunities. The department is home to multiple R01 funded researchers, several training grants, and with over $15.5M in NIH funding,…