Description

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

Director, Laboratory for Specialized Clinical Studies

The Division of Infectious Diseases at Cincinnati Children's Hospital seeks a dynamic and expert leader to direct the Laboratory for Specialized Clinical Studies (LSCS). The LSCS is a clinical trials-focused laboratory that has pioneered the design and application of immune assays in support of numerous vaccine trials and epidemiologic studies.

Studies include:

• Vaccine studies performed by the NIH and its Vaccine Testing and Evaluation Unit (VTEU)
• The Gamble Vaccine Research Program at CCHMC
• Epidemiologic studies- including large cohort studies underway for the CDC and NIH, which are focused on respiratory and enteric pathogens

Desired Experience:

• PCR
• ELISA
• Multiplex assays
• Neutralization assays
• Other immune assays

Director Expectations:

• Maintain CLIA and CAP certification of the laboratory
• Enable innovative clinical trials designs through close interactions with multiple investigators
• Design new assays in support of clinical studies as the needs arise
• Have an understanding of major federal, industry, and foundation sources of funding
• Skills in manuscript preparation and publication
• Supervise an outstanding group of research assistants and research associates in the evaluation of human trials samples including processing and testing

This is a faculty position offered to outstanding PhD or MD candidates at the Assistant, Associate, or Professor level. Individuals with specific research interests that overlap with the interests of the LSCS, including those working in the area of influenza biology and immunology, are encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates are encouraged to send CV and Cover Letter to:

Paul Spearman, MD, Director, Professor

Division of Infectious Diseases

Department of Pediatrics

c/o Nathan Gohlke, Senior Physician Faculty Recruiter

Email: Nathan.Gohlke@cchmc.org

Qualifications

Assistant Professor EDUCATION\WORK EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• PhD degree in a related scientific or research field.
• Three years related experience in research field research, and/or laboratory environment and assisting with the preparation of data for presentation at scientific meetings.
• Assistant Professor appointment or eligibility.

Associate Professor EDUCATION\WORK 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.