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The Division of Rheumatology at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC) is seeking 2 full-time faculty members to expand and enhance its clinical & research program in pediatric rheumatic diseases. Cincinnati Children's is a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we're proud of it. We offer programs the promote and build a welcoming environment for all employees. CCHMC actively encourages interest from minorities and women.

The selected individual will provide clinical care for patients with rheumatic diseases at CCHMC. The clinical effort will be largely outpatient based. However, there will be a proportion of time for inpatient service, consults and night time/weekend call. CCHMC clinical effort will be approximately two clinics/week and approximately four weeks/year of inpatient service coverage, and approximately coverage of eight fellows clinics/year. Research effort will be approximately 60% and be primarily focused on collaboration on current research projects sponsored by ABBVIE, Boehringer-Ingelheim, EMD Serono/Merck, Idorsia, Novartis, Roche/Genentech, Novimmune, Lilly, AstraZeneca, BMS, Pfizer, and Janssen on the design, conduct and coordination of clinical trials and biomarker research. The remaining time is expected to be used for academic endeavors and there will be initially 2 hours / week to assist in the education of our clinical fellows. Mentorship by more senior faculty members will be provided.

REPRESENTATIVE 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. May contributes toward a major research or teaching training program(s). Participate in mentoring graduate students, post-doctoral and research fellows, residents, and students to be involved in functions related to the research mission. Demonstrate advancing contributions to research and teaching including: recognition as a teacher, role model and mentor internally; may lead research, teaching, training program; outside recognition of research or teaching as demonstrated by local and/or regional; contributes toward the development and direction of research and/or educational program at the division, department or system level. Recognized within the department as a role model in mentoring students and trainees. 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:
Participates in program development for service and/or administration as evidenced by one of the following: make contributes to the development of a research or educational programs or take a role in the direction of a research area or division; or provide consultation on a specific program development; or participates in performance improvement programs or on divisional, departmental, or research committees (i.e., IRB); participates in local or regional research/scientific affairs through membership in societies or specialty governing boards. May take a role in the development of departmental policies, procedures and standards. Promote interpersonal and intrapersonal relationships and encourage team concepts. Assist in the development and implementation of long and short term goals and objectives and ensures that they are appropriate to the Division. Complete evaluations for students, residents and peers. Coordinate, evaluate and manage annual fiscal operating and equipment budgets. Conduct fiscal analysis and monitor fiscal utilization of scope of services.

Scholarly Activity:
Participates in scholarly activities. Responsible for initiating, soliciting, and coordinating new well-designed research projects that have potential for external funding. Present experimental results at scientific meetings. Applies advanced training in research methods to design and conduct clinical research on various areas of clinical specialty. Collaborate and write major grant proposals that will result in substantial extramural support. Seek and receive sustained and substantial support from local, regional and/or national sources such as the NIH and NSF either as principal investigator or as a co-investigator. Participate in collaborative research projects through interactions with researchers as well as individuals from other divisions/departments. Publish results of your research via independent and collaborative writings. Propose research and manage the development, implementation and assessment of long and short term goals and objectives. Maintain Quality Control programs; ensure that Quality Control Checks are conducted and records are maintained on each procedure. Define and review performance criteria for quality control, proficiency testing and reporting of test results. Assure that corrective action is taken and documented on all unaccepted control and proficiency testing results

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Required:

PhD degree in a related scientific or research field

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

Associate Professor appointment or eligibility required

Preferred:

Unique Skills:

Interpersonal Communication
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Diversity
Capable of relating to diverse age and demographic backgrounds.

Analytical Ability
Analytical ability required to evaluate data, and make judgments with regard to medical/surgical, and clinical research material.

Organization/Prioritization
Possess organization and prioritization abilities.

Methodology
Knowledge of research methodology, practice specialty, growth and development, family centered care, pathophysiology and/or pharmacology.

Professionalism
Organizational ability to work effectively within a highly matrixed and complex medical center. Possesses expert knowledge and experience of medical specialty.

Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and treasures Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families (EEO/AA).

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