Physician Scientist– Anesthesiology - Minneapolis, MN

Clinician Scientist– Anesthesiology

The Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Minnesota Medical School is seeking an accomplished clinician-scientist working in the field of acute or chronic pain science to join a large, collaborative multidisciplinary community of researchers focused on pain and analgesia research. Academic rank and appointment type will be commensurate with years of experience and accomplishments.

About the Appointment:

• The ideal candidate should be experienced in using state-of-the art approaches with work complementing and expanding on the clinical and/or basic science research already being performed in multiple specialties. 
• Substantial start-up funds and laboratory space are available. 
• This position will include clinical duties working in/at University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN.
• 1.0 FTE

About the Department:

The Department of Anesthesiology consists of over 60 faculty members working in all areas of clinical anesthesia, critical care, regional anesthesia, pain medicine and basic pain research. 

The University of Minnesota is known internationally for pain research and the development of novel analgesic medications.

Research is directed toward a broad-spectrum of questions related to pain transmission, neuroplasticity, hyperalgesia, endogenous pain inhibitory systems, and development of analgesic medications.. The pain community is also well connected with the University's Center for Addiction Research. This provides a highly enriched environment and fosters strong collaborations and interdisciplinary training opportunities. Recent initiatives from the Medical School have also resulted in substantial new institutional support for the broad area of pain medicine within the Department of Anesthesiology.

Qualifications:

• Candidates must hold an MD, MD/PhD or DO degree.
• Graduate of an accredited ACGME residency and/or fellowship training program.
• Board eligible/certified.
• Licensed or ability to obtain Minnesota Board of Medical Practice Licensure.
• Ability to obtain/maintain DEA certification in the State of Minnesota.
• Meet threshold criteria/qualifications for Credentialing and Privileges.
• Ability to receive work authorization in the United States from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and maintain legal status according to the requirements of VISA category while in the United States.   
• Applicants must demonstrate a strong record of research productivity.
• Applicants should provide evidence of an established, independent research program with a track-record of external NIH-level funding. 
• Current, movable funding is strongly preferred.

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