West Virginia University Looking for Assistant/Associate Professor – Department of Anesthesiology Full Time

Description 

ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY

DEPARTMENT OF ANESTHESIOLOGY

The Department of Anesthesiology is seeking a full-time, non-tenure track (12 month) Assistant/Associate Professor.  The successful will help build the research area for the Department of Anesthesiology through support of innovative research concepts, recruitment of research faculty, NIH and industry funding, and training the clinical scientists of tomorrow.

Research Specialist employees work with Primary Investigators to develop, design, and conduct one or more small to moderately complex research projects.

• They report to one or more faculty members or senior research personnel, operate with a degree of independence, and help improve research approach and methods based on knowledge and experience
• They are distinguished from Research Coordinator employees by their knowledge and ability to use a variety of research techniques, and exercise independent decision-making in their use
• They may collaborate in the writing and publication process
• They may help present findings at conferences and meetings
• Help formulate research methods, suggest options for improving quality, identify potential problems, recommend solutions, and collaborate in the development of new techniques
• This candidate will be required to maintain Department of Anesthesiology involvement in the Multicenter Perioperative Outcomes Group (MPOG) by validating data (as required)

Qualifications

• M.D., Ph.D. or Master’s equivalent degree in quantitative science, such as bioinformatics, computational biology, computer science, statistics, applied mathematics, physics, data science, or a related field
• Master’s degree with significant (5+ years) related experience
• Minimum three-years research experience. 
• At least publications in peer-reviewed journals in the related research field.
• Proficient in data validation for MPOG or similar large dataset.
• In addition to a firm background in clinical research and informatics, this position should demonstrate the ability to lead small groups and work without additional supervision once objectives are defined and methods of approach are set.  Core abilities for this position include the following:
  • Provide feedback to Primary Investigators (PI) on developing projects and feasibility of said projects going forward.  
  • Participate in statistics and feasibility discussions with PI and other research team members prior to IRB submission.
  • Assist in submitting studies to Investigational Review Board (IRB).   
  • Act as interface with Office of Sponsored Programs for applicable studies.  
  • Provide direct service in the performance of protocols once approved by the IRB to include:  consenting of subjects, adherence and performance of study protocols, collection and entry of data.  
  • Provide ongoing communication with sponsors of industry-based studies.   
  • Communicate with PI’s regarding the status and progression of studies.   
  • After study completion, provide feedback in the writing of select studies before submission of publication. 
  • Delegate projects to subordinate research staff.  
  • Supervise and complete yearly evaluations of research associates.  
  • Provide clinical education on medical issues with regards to Anesthesiology research projects (potential for interaction and interface with other research teams).  
• Manage monthly attestations and validations for Multicenter Perioperative Outcomes Group (MPOG).  Interface with EPIC, for patient-related research projects, as part of the electronic medical record.   

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Due to the nataure of this position, the successsful candidate may be required to verify that they are fully vaccinated for COVID-19. 

Applicants should apply at:  https://wvu.taleo.net/careersection/faculty/jobdetail.ftl?job=19587 with a cover letter of interest, current CV and contact information for three professional references. 

West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.