***Expanding Department*** Research Scientist Desired for The OSU Wexner Medical Center

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is continuing to expand, providing world class medical care to our diverse patient population, and is seeking a talented Research Scientist to support our mission.

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Department Overview:

The Department of Emergency Medicine at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center operates across multiple locations, including the University Hospital Emergency Department, East Hospital Emergency Department, and Advanced Urgent Cares treating approximately 120,000 patients in the Emergency Departments and 55,000 patients in the Advanced Urgent Cares annually.  The University Hospital Emergency Department has an Observation Unit, HBO Unit, and an Oncology Care Pod.  The emergency departments handle a diverse range of medical emergencies, from acute illnesses to traumatic injuries, while the advanced urgent care centers cater to more minor injuries and illnesses, serving as an alternative for non-life-threatening emergencies.

Research is a core mission of the Department of Emergency Medicine. Our research program is supported by multiple federal and industry grants and spans clinical, basic science and translational research realms.

The Department of Emergency Medicine offers two residency programs:

• The Emergency Medicine (EM) Residency Programis a three year program designed to provide education and experience in the clinical, educational, administrative and research aspects of emergency medicine and its allied fields.
• The Emergency Medicine/Internal Medicine (EM/IM) Combined Residency Programhas combined excellence in leadership, residency training as well as academic and patient care opportunities.

The department has two divisions. 

• The Division of Ultrasound Medicine is focused on providing quality patient care utilizing state-of-the-art ultrasound techniques. 
• The Division of Basic and translational science efforts focus on development of stem cell therapy and elicitation of the role of non-coding RNAs in acute heart failure recovery.

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Position Overview:

At OSUWMC, we are committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care. The mission of the Department of Emergency Medicine is to provide innovative, efficient, safe, and compassionate patient care to patients presenting to The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center’s Emergency Departments and Advanced Urgent Cares; to be a leader in the education of medical students, residents, and fellows in emergency medical care; to perform cutting-edge research and scholarly investigation to identify the causes, treatments, and prevention of emergency medical conditions; to promote transforming emergency medicine through innovation, faculty development, and excellence. Our vision is to transform emergency medicine through innovation. We are interested in candidates that complement our current strengths and support our tripartite mission – patient care, education, and clinical research.

We are seeking research scientists with expertise in emergency care. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with our scientists to advance the research mission of the department.

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Duties and Responsibilities:

Faculty responsibilities are consistent with our tripartite mission, with focus on clinical research. The research-scientist will work collaboratively with individuals within and outside the department to conduct research in emergency care. We expect these efforts to result in publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals. We expect the candidate to pursue and maintain NIH or other equivalent extramural funding. The individual selected for this position will have ample opportunities to contribute to training, research, and other scholarly pursuits. Other duties include but are not limited to representing the program or Department by participating in committees, conferences, and representing OSU at professional meetings and community speaking engagements. The candidate is expected to perform clinical duties at OSUWMC emergency departments and advanced urgent cares as assigned. The candidate must practice within the established Medical Center and standards of practice (policies, procedures, protocols), and adhere to key results areas of the Medical Center. 

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Requirements:

• MD, DO, and/or PhD, or foreign equivalent, additional graduate level research or post-doctoral training desirable
• Scientific expertise in emergency care or related field required
• Minimum Experience: 5 years
• Substantial scientific publication record required, national recognition highly desirable
• NIH or equivalent extramural funding highly desirable

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Compensation Package:

Salary: Commensurate with experience level

Retirement Benefits: 14% Employer match, Supplemental Retirement Accounts 403(b) and 457(b)

Paid Time Off: 176 Hours of Annual Vacation, 120 hours of Annual Sick Time, 11 Recognized Annual Holidays, and Generous CME Allowance

Exceptional health, vision, and dental benefits: Health Reimbursement Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Tuition Assistance Benefits: 10 credit hours per term for faculty and staff covered, 50% of a dependent’s fees per semester covered

Fringe Benefits: Family Building Assistance and Benefits, Lifestyle Spending Accounts, Childcare Programs, Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and institutional support to fulfill requirements.

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How to Apply
To apply, please submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae. Direct all confidential inquiries and nominations to Tyler K. Smith, Physician and Faculty Recruitment, at tyler.smith@osumc.edu
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The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

• For the 31st consecutive year, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center has been ranked in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals list.
• This year, we’re proud to say that the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center remains #1 in Columbus, the second Best Hospital in Ohio and has been nationally ranked in 10 specialties.
• In 2023, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center earned a spot in the Top 100 on the Forbes list of America’s Best Large Employers for the third consecutive year.
• Our unparalleled benefits package includes retirement, medical and dental plans, malpractice, conference/vacation and tuition reimbursement for qualifying dependents.
• The College of Medicine at OSUWMC offers a unique and highly active mentorship program geared toward career advancement of new faculty members.

• We promote and are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and continue to be ranked on the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity. 
• The Ohio State University along with its academic partner the Wexner Medical Center are located in Columbus, Ohio, the state capitol and the 14^th largest city in the United States.
• From historic communities and suburban living to college crowds and nightlife, Columbus is a friendly Midwestern town with metropolitan style.
• With easy commutes and low cost of living relative to comparable metropolitan areas.  Central Ohio has a temperate climate where fall and spring delight while summers are not too oppressively hot or humid and winters are not too cold or snowy.
• The city is renowned for its leading technological companies, vast academic resources, thriving industry, an eclectic mix of entertainment, dining and shopping, and easily accessible opportunities for sports and recreation for participants and fans alike.
• The university and medical center are home to an exciting, growth-oriented culture of innovation and discovery.

Together, these entities have established a bold vision to ensure that the university will be among the leading public universities in the nation for research and creative expression to address critical societal challenges and that the medical center will pioneer breakthrough health care solutions to improve peoples’ lives.

For more information about Columbus, please visit https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/careers/about-columbus