Faculty Professor Assistant - Full-Time

Department of Critical Care Medicine

School of Medicine

Faculty Position – BE/BC Intensivist Physician-Scientist

The Department of Critical Care Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh is actively seeking physician-scientists to join our faculty.

Statement Of Duties And Responsibilities

Physicians who specialize in adult critical care medicine and clinical, translational, or health services research related to intensive care are eligible for this position. The candidate is expected to develop an independent, extramurally funded research program that aligns with the mission and research priorities of the Department. Specific areas of interest include, but are not limited to, high-throughput biology and precision medicine; predictive analytics; clinical trials and adaptive trial designs; implementation science; ethics and decision-making; and health policy research. The candidate is expected to spend the majority of their professional time performing research. In addition, the candidate is expected to provide clinical care in one or more ICUs in the UPMC Health system; and actively participate in the education of fellows, residents, and students.

Minimum objective qualifications; other desirable qualifications:

The selected candidate must have an MD or DO, be board-certified or board-eligible in critical care medicine by a US accreditation board, and possess base training in either internal medicine, emergency medicine, surgery, anesthesiology, or neurology. Additional master's or PhD-level research training is preferred. The individual should have demonstrated success in developing grant proposals and publishing in the peer-reviewed literature. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required. The candidate should also exhibit a strong commitment to teaching the next generation of clinicians and scientists.

About The Department

The Department of Critical Care Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh is one of the only stand-alone academic departments focusing on critical care medicine in the United States. Along with its clinical partner UPMC, the Department provides clinical services to critically ill adult and pediatric patients across the 30+ hospital UPMC health system. The Department’s research activities span bench-to-bedside-to-population health, supported by over $12 million in annual NIH funding and two T32 training grants.

Rank and/or title; salary range or minimum:

Appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor is anticipated. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Applicants are requested to submit their cover letter, curriculum vitae, and research statement to the University of Pittsburgh Talent Center. Talent Center: Careers at Pitt | University of Pittsburgh Requisition 250006287.

Med-Critical Care Medicine

Assignment Category

Full-time regular

Campus

Pittsburgh

Child Protection Clearances

Not Applicable

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae

Optional Attachments

Research Statement