Job Opportunities

12/22/2007

The Center for Injury Research and Policy, located in the Columbus Children's Resarch Institute of Columbus Children's Hospital, is seeking applicants for a tenure track faculty position in injury research. The Center is expanding its research in the areas of traumatic brain injury, impact biomechanics, motor vehicle occupant injury, and injury surveillance and epidemiology. Faculty members will have an appointment in the Department of Pediatrics, Ohio State University College of Medicine. Joint appointments with other departments and colleges within the university are easily arranged.

Applicants should have a doctoral degree in the medical, public health, or related field, and a track record in resarch productivity. Applicants will be considered at the Assistant, Associate, or full Professor levels. Applications from mid-career researchers are strongly encouraged. Salary and benefits are very competitive and are based on experience and academic rank. An attractive startup package will be tailored to the faculty member's needs. The startup package includes sufficient funding to purchase equipment and support research staff, postdoctoral fellows, and/or graduate students. Children's Hospital and the Ohio State University are affirmative action.equal opportunity employers. Qualified women, minories, Vietnam-era vererans, disabled veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Columbus, the state capital, is a vibrant, growing community located in Central Ohio. As the 15th largest city in the U.S., it boasts a blend of metropolitan attrations and nearby suburban and rural comfort. There are numerous opportunities to enjoy the arts, recreational activities, and cultural and sporting events, and to continue educational endeavors.

Individuals interested in applying for a position should forward a letter of application and CV to:Gary A. Smith, MD, DrPH, Director, Center for Injury Resarch and Policy, Columbus Children's Resarch Institute, Children's Hospital,700 Children's Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43205; telephone (614)722-2400; Fax (614)722-2448; e-mail: gsmith@chi.osu.edu. In addition, I would appreciate your sharing this information about our available faculty position with other interested indibiduals. P