Rheumatology Faculty Clinical Investigator (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor Levels)

Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation

Oklahoma City, OK

Job posting number: #7288440 (Ref:ej-5752325)

Posted: October 24, 2024

Job Description


Rheumatology Faculty Clinical Investigator (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor Levels)

Overview
Founded in 1946, the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) is an independent, not-for-profit, biomedical research institute adjacent to the campus of the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (OUHSC). OMRF investigators have internationally recognized expertise in Autoimmunity, Immunology, Genetics, Genomics, Aging, Cardiovascular Disease, and Cancer. OMRF follows an innovative cross-disciplinary approach to medical research and ranks among the nation's leaders in patents per scientist. OMRF has been voted one of the Top Workplaces since the inception of the award. This achievement has been accomplished thanks to OMRF individuals who value the power of diversity to drive innovation in health research. Successful candidates will demonstrate commitment to these values.
Among our many Research Centers, we have Centers of Excellence and specialized clinics focused on Rheumatic Diseases (including lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, undifferentiated connective tissue disease, ANA+ healthy individuals, and Sjogren's syndrome), as well as Multiple Sclerosis. We follow over 4,000 patients and conduct extensive clinical, translational, and mechanistic research using patient samples from these programs. OMRF holds significant collaborative funding from NIAID, NIGMS, NIAMS, and other agencies. Investigators benefit from close scientific collaborations with OUHSC faculty and participate in their graduate programs. For more information about the Oklahoma Rheumatic Disease Research Core Center and OMRF Patient Studies, please visit the following sites: ORDCC and Patient Studies.
We offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits including, medical, dental, and vision insurance, minimum 8% company retirement contribution, vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, onsite cafe, free onsite fitness center with access to personal trainer, free parking and much more. Relocation assistance is available for those located 50 miles outside of Oklahoma City metro and out of state. Learn more about our benefits here.
OMRF is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Responsibilities
The OMRF Arthritis and Clinical Immunology Department and Rheumatology Center of Excellence is recruiting two physician-investigator faculty members with clinical care and research interests in systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases. These investigators will be expected to develop vibrant clinical research programs in areas such as clinical trials, cohort studies, health equity, outcomes research, or other patient-oriented investigations, and will join our multidisciplinary Rheumatology clinical care and research teams. With a robust clinical research infrastructure, including longitudinal cohorts, talented clinical coordinators and research nurses, diverse clinical research informatics, and a CAP-certified biorepository, we invite qualified candidates to apply for this clinical investigative position, focusing on lupus, Sjogren's, rheumatoid arthritis, and/or UCTD. We are recruiting at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level, and candidates at all levels are encouraged to apply.
Successful applicants will:
  • Provide optimal, comprehensive, compassionate, and science-driven Rheumatology patient care.
  • Receive a generous multi-year start-up package with significant, sustained salary and research support.
  • Collaborate with basic scientists involved in Rheumatology patient-oriented translational research.

Applicants will have access to:
  • Vibrant patient cohorts with associated clinical trials infrastructure.
  • Extensive autoimmune disease and control biospecimen collections.
  • Outstanding OMRF and ACI Clinical and Research Core facilities.

Additionally, Arthritis and Clinical Immunology investigators benefit from department-based core facilities, including a CAP-CLIA certified clinical immunology laboratory (for autoantibody testing), a CAP-certified biorepository, and services for sample procurement and processing, human phenotyping, clinical research, flow cytometry, and imaging. Pilot programs are available through the Oklahoma Shared Clinical & Translational Resources, Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence, and Oklahoma Rheumatic Disease Research Cores Center, as well as funding streams through the Oklahoma Center for Advancement of Science and Technology.
Our clinicians provide outpatient care only, with no inpatient admission or consulting responsibilities.
Qualifications
Medical degree (MD, DO, or MD-PhD).Licensed to practice in the U.S. (and able to obtain an Oklahoma license).Board-certified or board-eligible in Rheumatology or a related field.In good clinical standing.Demonstrated success or strong interest in launching a collaborative or independent clinical research program in Rheumatology.Strong initiative, commitment to lifelong learning, and ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
To apply, visit https://careers-omrf.icims.com/jobs/1760/rheumatology-faculty-clinical-investigator/job?in_iframe=1
OMRF’s excellence can only be fully realized by individuals who share our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Successful candidates will demonstrate commitment to these values. OMRF is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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Job posting number:#7288440 (Ref:ej-5752325)
Application Deadline:Open Until Filled
Employer Location:Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
Oklahoma City,Oklahoma
United States
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