Research Director, Marcus Institute of Integrative Health - Physician - Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health

Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health has an exciting opportunity to grow and lead a highly unique research program in the nationrsquo;s only full Department of Integrative Medicine in a medical college!This is a senior research/ clinical research position at the Associate Professor or Professor level, with proven track record in translational research. The position requires a highly collaborative approach with faculty and staff within the department and across the Jefferson enterprise.

The research focus of the department is to test innovative and integrative therapies and models of care with a strong emphasis on mechanism of action. Therefore, expertise in one of the following domains is required for this position: 1) Advanced imaging protocols with fMRI and/or PET; 2) Genomics protocols; and/or 3) Inflammatory and immune markers. Wet lab space is available for this position, if needed, along with other research resources such as MRI and PET. Position reports directly to department Chair.

Either a combination MD/PHD or MD alone with substantive translational research expertise is required for this position. In addition, a strong track record as Principal Investigator in designing, completing, and publishing translational clinical trials is required. The position also requires the ability to manage and grow a research team within in a clinical environment.

About Jefferson

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow#39;s professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educashy;tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.