Hematology - Research Faculty

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The Division of Hematology is seeking a lab-based scientist to expand and strengthen its translational research portfolio. The successful candidate will collaborate with physician-scientists and clinical investigators focused on sickle cell disease, hemostasis and thrombosis, vascular malformations, and other hematologic disorders. Areas of research interest include translational coagulation, vascular biology, gene therapy, erythrocyte biology, pharmacology, genomic modifiers of disease, and precision therapeutic approaches.

This individual will serve as a key translational research partner to Hematology clinical subspecialists, advancing discoveries from the laboratory to clinical application. The position supports the Division’s strategic growth priorities and ongoing investment in vascular malformation care, coagulation research, and innovative diagnostic and therapeutic development for hematologic diseases.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research, Teaching and/or Training: - Conduct research both independently and collaboratively that is often dependent upon or associated with other ongoing research projects, or is service related.  Ensure that all research functions operate at the highest level of quality, while maintaining fiscal soundness.  Participate in collaborative research projects through interactions with researchers as well as individuals from other divisions/departments.  Participate in mentoring graduate students, post-doctoral and research fellows, residents, and students to be involved in functions related to the research mission. Contributes to research and teaching including: serving as a teacher, role model and mentor internally; participate in the development and direction of research and/or educational program at the division, department or system level.  Complete evaluations for students, residents and peers. Maintain currency in field through continuing education, literature and seminars. Enhance professional knowledge by attending seminars and professional meetings.  Implement knowledge into research.

• Service and/or Administration: - Lead the integration of existing programs and development & growth of a major initiative of the assigned department and/or program.  Lead program development for service and/or administration as evidenced by contributions including: leadership role in the development of innovative programs for research and/or patient care of educational purposes; significant leadership role in the direction of an academic division; leadership role in the medical center or university; leadership role in regional & national professional societies, program committees and governing boards.  Lead the development of departmental policies, procedures & standards. Serve as a role model of effective interpersonal & intrapersonal relationships & encourage team concepts.  Develop & guide the implementation of long & short term goals & objectives & ensure that they are aligned to the Division & medical center strategic objectives. Serve in a leadership role in the Institute or medical center.  Participate as a member of the leadership team in developing consensus in the various programs, approaches, issues & new initiatives within the Department.

• Scholarly Activity: - Demonstrates on-going commitment to and participates in scholarly activities at an advanced level as evidenced by: publication of original research investigation, educational research, clinical observations, reviews, chapters or books; leadership role in research trials, and/or research investigations; membership on editorial boards or editorship of textbooks or journals.  Applies advanced training in research methods to design and conduct clinical research on various areas of clinical specialty.  Develop research programs in area of clinical specialty.  Demonstrate effectiveness in securing grant funding of research initiatives and programs mentors and assist other faculty in grantsmanship. Develop and growth of new externally funded research initiatives. Develop a program that receives extramural support in the form of major grants from the National Institutes of Health or other sources.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD degree in a related scientific or research field   

• 3+ years related experience in research field research  and/or  Lab experience  assisting with the preparation of data for presentation at scientific meetings   

• Instructor, Assistant, or Associate Professor appointment or eligibility required   

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