Assistant/Associate Research Professor of Emergency Medicine

Commonwealth Of Virginia - Charlottesville, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Charlottesville, VA

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Virginia is seeking applications for a tenure ineligible faculty research position within the Division of Medical Toxicology. This role is designed for candidates who are passionate about research, grant writing, and public health improvement. The department, led by Andrew E. Muck, MD, MBA, encompasses a wide range of services including adult and pediatric care, as well as active air and ground transport programs. The UVA Health System is a prominent 700-bed tertiary care and Level 1 trauma center, with an annual emergency department census of 75,000, situated in the picturesque Charlottesville, Virginia, known for its high quality of life. The successful candidate will engage in various research activities, including conducting statistical analyses, designing surveillance systems, and creating public health improvement programs. This position will also involve educating diverse groups, including the public, students, fellows, and attending physicians. The faculty member will be actively involved in the fields of epidemiology and medical toxicology, focusing on critical areas such as overdose trends, treatment of poisoned patients, emerging substance use issues, and community health impact assessments. The role requires collaboration with primary investigators and aims to develop the candidate into a primary investigator in the near future. Candidates are expected to be leaders in grant writing, research methodology, and professional communication, with responsibilities that include presenting research findings to both small and large audiences. The position is open to individuals with a Ph.D. or other terminal doctorate-level degree, particularly those with backgrounds in public health or epidemiology. Successful applicants should demonstrate recent research experience in medical toxicology and public health, including engagement with national poison centers and toxicological databases. A history of securing NIH or similar funding and a strong publication record are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct statistical analysis related to medical toxicology and public health.
• Design and implement surveillance systems for public health improvement.
• Create and manage public health improvement programs.
• Educate diverse groups including the public, students, fellows, and attending physicians.
• Engage in research focusing on overdose trends and treatment of poisoned patients.
• Collaborate with primary investigators and develop into a primary investigator.
• Lead grant writing efforts and research methodology initiatives.
• Present research findings to both small and large audiences.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or other terminal doctorate-level degree eligible for appointment to the University of Virginia faculty.
• Experience in public health, epidemiology, or related fields.
• Demonstrated recent research in medical toxicology and public health.
• Engagement with national poison centers and toxicological databases.
• Experience in epidemiological, clinical, or translational research.
• History of securing NIH or similar external funding awards.
• Extensive record of research publications.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in community impact reviews and health questionnaires.
• Familiarity with emerging substance use/misuse research.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with education and experience.
• Access to dual career services for faculty spouses and partners.
• Opportunities for clinical and laboratory-based research.
• Support for professional development and teaching pursuits.