Rheumatology Faculty Clinical Investigator

OMRF • Full-time • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma • 32m ago

Overview

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) located in Oklahoma City. 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.

Our OMRF Autoimmune Disease Institute houses Centers of Excellence and specialty research clinics and cohorts for Rheumatic Diseases (focusing on lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, undifferentiated connective tissue disease, ANA+ healthy individuals and Sjogren's disease) and for Multiple Sclerosis and related diseases. In addition to following over 4,000 patients with these conditions, teams of basic and clinical investigators conduct extensive clinical, translational and mechanistic research using samples obtained from these large clinical programs. We are fortunate to hold collaborative funding as an UM1 NIAID-funded Autoimmunity Center of Excellence, two U01 Autoimmunity Prevention Centers, one NIGMS-funded S06 Native American Research Center of Health in rheumatic disease, a NIAMS-funded P30 Oklahoma Rheumatic Disease Research Cores Center and NIGMS-funded U54 Oklahoma Shared Clinical and Translational Resources. Investigators at OMRF enjoy close scientific interactions with OUHSC faculty and participate in OUHSC graduate programs. Additional information about OMRF can be found at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation web site: www.omrf.org.

Located in Oklahoma City, a city that offers a dynamic and flourishing downtown area, with low cost of living, short commute times and a diversified economy, 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 share a unified understanding that our excellence can only be fully realized with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Successful candidates will demonstrate commitment to these values.

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.

Benefits
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 café, free onsite fitness center with access to personal trainer, free parking and much more! Relocation assistance 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 Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (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 have or to develop vibrant clinical research programs, in areas such as clinical trials, cohort studies, health equity, outcomes research, or other patient-oriented investigation and would join our strong multi-disciplinary Rheumatology clinical care and research teams. Building on strong clinical research infrastructure with longitudinal cohorts, a cadre of talented clinical coordinators/clinical research nurses, diverse aspects of clinical research informatics and a CAP-certified biorepository, we invite qualified candidates to apply for a clinical investigative position focusing on lupus, Sjogren’s, rheumatoid arthritis, and/or UCTD. We are currently recruiting at the Assistant/Associate/Full Professor level and talented candidates at all levels are encouraged to apply.

Successful applicants will:
• Provide comprehensive, compassionate, optimal, science-driven Rheumatology patient care
• Receive generous, multi-year start-up package with significant, sustained salary and research support
• Collaborate with basic scientists interested in Rheumatology patient-oriented translational research
• Interact closely with Oklahoma University Health Sciences Center faculty and participate in OUHSC house staff and medical training programs
• Contribute toward and enjoy access to:
o vibrant patient cohorts with associated patient care and clinical trials infrastructure
o extensive autoimmune disease and control biospecimen collections
o outstanding OMRF and ACI Clinical and Research Core facilities

Rheumatology investigators also have access to a number of outstanding OMRF core facilities and state-of-the-art clinical facilities. Pilot programs are also available through the Oklahoma Shared Clinical & Translational Resources funding streams, as well as through the Oklahoma Center for Advancement of Science and Technology. Our clinicians provide outpatient care with no in-patient admission or consulting requirements.

OMRF (http://omrf.org) is an independent, not-for-profit biomedical research institute adjacent to the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (OUHSC) campus in Oklahoma City. OMRF investigators enjoy close scientific interactions with OUHSC faculty and participate in OUHSC graduate programs. For more information about the OMRF Rheumatology Center of Excellence, please visit: https://omrf.org/patient-studies/rheumatoid-arthritis/. For more information about the Arthritis and Clinical Immunology Research program, please visit: https://omrf.org/programs/arthritis-clinical-immunology-research-program/, https://omrf.org/research-faculty/research-centers/, and https://omrf.org/patient-studies/.

Minimum Qualifications

Successful candidates must have terminal medical degree training (MD, DO, MD-PhD), be board-certified or board-eligible in Rheumatology, licensed to practice in the US (and able to obtain an Oklahoma license), be in good clinical standing, and demonstrate a commitment and interest in launching a collaborative or independent clinical research program in rheumatology. Must possess high level of initiative, strong attention to detail, and be team oriented.

Preferred Qualifications

Clinical trial experience as a site-PI/co-Investigator ideally with interest in Rheumatology, some immunology exposure/training, experience writing protocols and co-authoring manuscripts. Candidates with a history of extramural funding (especially NIH), investigator initiated clinical trial experience, cohort experience, and/or with first or senior author publications will be given preference.

Special Instructions

To apply, please attach a CV and cover letter. Preliminary, confidential inquiries may be addressed to Judith James, M.D., Ph.D., at recruiting@omrf.org. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.