Research Scientist, Department of Surgery, Trauma and Critical Care Basic Science Research - Now Hiring

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at . UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success. Job OverviewThe University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM), one of the nation’s oldest medical schools, is renowned for training exceptional healthcare professionals and advancing innovative research. In collaboration with UC Health and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, our faculty are transforming patient care through groundbreaking discoveries and clinical excellence. We are seeking a full-time Research Scientist in the Department of Surgery at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. The successful candidate will be a skilled and self-motivated researcher with interest and experience in investigating the impact of polytrauma and critical illness on patient outcomes by determining the physiologic, hematologic, and inflammatory effects of resuscitation, transportation, and transfusion after traumatic injury utilizing basic, translational, and clinical research platforms. This position is embedded within the Cincinnati Research in Trauma (CRIT) team, a multidisciplinary group dedicated to advancing trauma science and improving outcomes for critically injured patients. This position requires leadership in the development, design, execution, and analysis of basic and translational research projects. The Research Scientist will also work with and mentor surgical trainees in related research projects and manuscript preparation. Essential Functions

Lead independent and collaborative research programs in trauma, transfusion, and coagulation science.Design and conduct basic and translational studies; analyze and interpret complex datasets.Mentor surgical trainees in research design, grant writing, and manuscript development.Contribute to teaching within the lab environment of the department.

Required Education

PhD in a relevant basic science discipline.

Additional Qualifications ConsideredExpertise in endothelial pathobiology, coagulation science, or immunology.Experience mentoring trainees or junior investigators.At least 2 years of experience in trauma, resuscitation, or critical care research.Demonstrated success in manuscript (first or senior author) and grant preparation.Proficiency in experimental design and statistical analysis.Physical Requirements/Work Environment

Sitting - Continuously

Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often

Hearing, listening - Often

Talking - Often

Standing - Often

Walking - Often

Bending - Seldom

Stooping - Seldom

Climbing stairs/ladders - Seldom

Kneeling, squatting - Seldom

Crouching - Seldom

Crawling - Seldom

Reaching overhead - Seldom

Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Seldom

Lifting - up to 50 pounds - Seldom

Lifting - over 50 pounds - Seldom

Compensation and Benefits UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include: Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information: Comprehensive Tuition RemissionUC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university. Robust Retirement PlansAs a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position. Real Work-Life BalanceUC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:Vacation and sick time11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents Additional Benefits Include:Competitive salary based on experienceComprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)Flexible spending accounts & wellness programsProfessional development & mentorship opportunities To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our . UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click for a list of acceptable documents. Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the . We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at . Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans. REQ: 101704