Research Assistant Professor - Department of Orthopaedics

West Virginia University Health Science Center is currently accepting applications for a Research Assistant Professor with the Department of Orthopaedics.

About the Opportunity

A Research Assistant Professor position is available in the Department of Orthopaedics at West Virginia University. This is a full-time, non-tenure track, faculty position designed for an individual with a strong track record of research achievement in microbiology and/or orthopaedic biomaterials. WVU Orthopaedics is committed to advancing research surrounding orthopaedics and orthopaedic surgery. The Research Assistant Professor position will focus on improving the treatment of prosthetic joint infections and implant-related infections which will be done by evaluating the impact of prosthetic joint infection on local tissues and systems. The efficiencies of current treatments for biofilm-related infections and new treatment modalities will be explored.

WVU offers generous benefits, including:
* 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
* 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year
* 18 sick days per year
(for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
* WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits (this position is a benefits-eligible non-classified staff position)
* 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.
* Wellness programs

What you'll do:

The hire will become a part of a research team headed by Dr. Matthew Dietz, Professor and Chair of WVU Orthopaedics. The hire will perform bench research on the evaluation of in vitro and in vivo prosthetic joint infection models. In addition, this hire will assist in data management and efficient operation of the director's laboratory. The hire will be responsible for manuscript preparation and submission, grant proposal generation, symposia presentations, work-in-progress seminars, and the recruitment and mentoring of students. Specific responsibilities will include generation, maintenance, experimentation, and testing on biofilms. In addition, day-to-day management of the lab will be facilitated through ordering of supplies, protocol generation, and routine maintenance. Daily communication with the lab director and the research assistant on all aspects of work will be needed.

The Research Assistant Professor will participate in department activities. The proposed hire will be encouraged and provided guidance to develop their own independent line of research in the aligned area and apply for extramural funding. The proposed hire will gain a national and international reputation by securing extramural presentations, invitations to submit manuscripts, and collaborations in the aligned field.

• All applicants should have attained a doctoral degree (MD, PhD or MD/PhD).
• Some postdoctoral research experience is preferred.
• Microbiology experience and/or background is preferred.
• Experience in grant writing is preferred.
• Experience in recruiting and mentoring students is preferred.
• Self-starter as well as a team player.
• Strong work ethic and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.

Requirements

• Candidates must submit a curriculum vitae, a letter of application, and the contact information for three professional references via: https://wvu.taleo.net/careersection/faculty/jobdetails.ftl?job=25295

West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. We value diversity among our faculty, staff and students and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.