GIM, Director of Research

The Ohio State University College of Medicine is seeking applicants to join our General Internal Medicine team as Director of Research.  This is a full time, tenure track position at the Associate or Full Professor level. The position is expected to dedicate the majority of their time to research, but also to make significant contributions to the clinical and education missions of the Division.

Recognized for providing personalized comprehensive patient care, innovative educational opportunities for students and residents and a developing research environment, our aim is to develop long-term healing relationships with patients and help them navigate their care within a complex medical system. The Division is leading efforts for the medical center’s Comprehensive Primary Care Plus (CPC+) and Million Hearts programs while also leading innovative services in Pediatrics, Geriatrics, Transitional Care for Young Adults and various other research collaborations.

 The position will lead and direct the research activities of GIM. The position will have the oversight responsibility for implementation of processes and ongoing development of research infrastructure, programs, recruitment, clinical integration, as well as development of metrics and tracking mechanisms to ensure steady growth of the research enterprise. The successful applicant could also direct a specified research program related to their area of expertise.

 Requirements: MD or DO; Completion of Internal Medicine Residency from ACGME accredited program; Board-certified/eligible in Internal Medicine; at least 5 years’ experience post training; Associate Professor/Professor rank.

 All academic appointments are commensurate with experience. *Physicians will have privileges at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, University Hospital East, The James Cancer Center and Solove Research Institute, Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital.

Why work for The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center:

• Central Ohio’s Academic Leader
• One of the largest and most diverse medical centers in the country; only academic medical center in central Ohio and Columbus (Ohio’s largest and most rapidly growing metropolitan region)
• Ranked one of  “America’s Best Hospitals" by U.S. News and World Report for over 30 consecutive years
• Voted one of Central Ohio’s “Best Places to Work” by Columbus Business First newspaper”
• For over 30 years, recognized as a national leader in quality outcomes and patient safety

Our planned growth at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center:

• Main campus:  New construction of a state-of-the-art biomedical research tower, 880-bed hospital tower, ambulatory center and Health Sciences building that will house the College of Medicine
• Around the city:  Construction of 2 Newly designed Ambulatory Centers – COMPLETED AND NOW OPEN in addition to 5 established ambulatory care centers up and running today

Why live in Columbus, Ohio:

• 1.8 million population base and diverse cultural, sports, dining and recreational opportunities: Cost of Living is LOW
• Recently voted the #1 IT city in the nation surpassing Silicon Valley
• Home to several Fortune 500 companies
• Ranks in Money magazine’s picks as one of the ten best big cities
• Second fastest growing major metropolitan area in the Midwest :  14^th largest city in the nation
• Booming real estate market
• Consistently ranked in the top ten in nearly every category: Economic growth, things to do, affordable cost of living, great place to raise a family

To join our team, please email your cover letter and CV to:
Kam Carlberg, Faculty Recruitment
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
kamala.carlberg@osumc.edu

The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified women, minorities, Vietnam era and disabled veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

• For the 31st consecutive year, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center has been ranked in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals list.
• This year, we’re proud to say that the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center remains #1 in Columbus, the second Best Hospital in Ohio and has been nationally ranked in 10 specialties.
• In 2023, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center earned a spot in the Top 100 on the Forbes list of America’s Best Large Employers for the third consecutive year.
• Our unparalleled benefits package includes retirement, medical and dental plans, malpractice, conference/vacation and tuition reimbursement for qualifying dependents.
• The College of Medicine at OSUWMC offers a unique and highly active mentorship program geared toward career advancement of new faculty members.

• We promote and are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and continue to be ranked on the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity. 
• The Ohio State University along with its academic partner the Wexner Medical Center are located in Columbus, Ohio, the state capitol and the 14^th largest city in the United States.
• From historic communities and suburban living to college crowds and nightlife, Columbus is a friendly Midwestern town with metropolitan style.
• With easy commutes and low cost of living relative to comparable metropolitan areas.  Central Ohio has a temperate climate where fall and spring delight while summers are not too oppressively hot or humid and winters are not too cold or snowy.
• The city is renowned for its leading technological companies, vast academic resources, thriving industry, an eclectic mix of entertainment, dining and shopping, and easily accessible opportunities for sports and recreation for participants and fans alike.
• The university and medical center are home to an exciting, growth-oriented culture of innovation and discovery.

Together, these entities have established a bold vision to ensure that the university will be among the leading public universities in the nation for research and creative expression to address critical societal challenges and that the medical center will pioneer breakthrough health care solutions to improve peoples’ lives.

For more information about Columbus, please visit https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/careers/about-columbus