UMKC is a strong public research intensive university with a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs including the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Biological Sciences, Law, the Bloch School of Business and Public Administration, and a doctoral program in Clinical Health Psychology.  In addition, UMKC is served by three full-service, tertiary care medical centers (i.e., Truman Medical Center, Saint Luke’s Hospital, and Children’s Mercy Hospital) which provide a stimulating academic environment. More about UMKC is at http://www.umkc.edu.

The School of Medicine is located in the heart of Kansas City on the Hospital Hill campus, along with the Schools of Dentistry and Nursing.  By 2007, the School of Pharmacy will also be located on Hospital Hill.  The Kansas City area is experiencing a surge of interest in life sciences research, and UMKC is a key stakeholder of the Kansa City Area Life Sciences Institute (www.kclifesciences.org), which promotes research collaboration and dialogue throughout the area.  The School of Medicine has a dynamic and growing research program, particularly in medical informatics and translation research, as it partners with our health care colleagues throughout the Greater Kansas City area in achieving its research goals.  For instance, the University recently announced the creation of the Institute for Translation Research whose research and educational programs will initially include bioinformatics/health informatics; bioengineering and biomaterials; health outcomes; and health policy.

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Position Title:  Sirridge Professorship in Medical Humanities (00036944)

POSITION OVERVIEW

The University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) School of Medicine invites applications for the Sirridge Professorship in Medical Humanities. The Sirridge Professorship in Medical Humanities is an Endowed Professorship intended to be filled by an outstanding and active clinician with a strong interest and background in the medical humanities and student education.  The primary appointment is to the clinical department, with at least a 0.5 FTE humanities commitment to and close collaboration with the Director of the Sirridge Office of Medical Humanities in developing and delivering its curriculum to our students. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants for this Endowed Professorship must be active clinicians with a doctoral degree, and are expected to qualify for the Associate Professor or Professor rank at UMKC.  Ideal candidates will be outstanding clinicians who demonstrate excellence in medical education, and have a solid publication record in the medical humanities.  In particular, a focus on narrative expression, e.g. description of personal experiences of the patient or clinician, will be regarded favorably. 

how to apply

These positions are immediately available and the qualified candidates are expected to start their work at UMKC by September 1, 2008 at the latest. For consideration, please send your curriculum vitae and the names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to: Amy Gilmore, gilmoreac@umkc.edu .  Applicants who are not U.S. citizens must state their current visa and residency status. UMKC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.  Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Position Title:  Research Assistant Professor (00036988)

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Department of Basic Medical Science seeks outstanding candidate for full-time, Research Assistant Professor position at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) School of Medicine. Successful candidates are expected to work closely with Dr. Hong-Wen Deng in developing a comprehensive research program in genetic studies of complex human diseases at UMKC. This growing program will encompass all relevant research fields related to identifying and characterizing genes and their functional contribution to complex human disorders, which may include statistical genetics, molecular biology and genetics, genetic epidemiology, and bioinformatics, etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must have a doctoral degree in a relevant academic discipline, postdoctoral experience, a solid publication record of original research in peer-reviewed journals, and significant potential to develop an independent, extramurally funded research program. Research experience in at least one of the following areas is preferred: molecular genetics, molecular biology, genetic epidemiology, and bioinformatics. Research experience in human osteoporosis and obesity is a plus.

how to apply

These positions are immediately available and the qualified candidates are expected to start their work at UMKC by September 1, 2008 at the latest. For consideration, please send your curriculum vitae, a summary of research experience, future research plans, and the names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to: Amy Gilmore, gilmoreac@umkc.edu .  Applicants who are not U.S. citizens must state their current visa and residency status. UMKC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.  Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Position Title:  Research Assistant Professor (00036987)

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Department of Basic Medical Science seeks outstanding candidate for full-time, Research Assistant Professor position at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) School of Medicine. Successful candidates are expected to work closely with Dr. Hong-Wen Deng in developing a comprehensive research program in genetic studies of complex human diseases at UMKC. This growing program will encompass all relevant research fields related to identifying and characterizing genes and their functional contribution to complex human disorders, which may include statistical genetics, molecular biology and genetics, genetic epidemiology, and bioinformatics, etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must have a doctoral degree in a relevant academic discipline, postdoctoral experience, a solid publication record of original research in peer-reviewed journals, and significant potential to develop an independent, extramurally funded research program. Research experience in at least one of the following areas is preferred: molecular genetics, molecular biology, genetic epidemiology, and bioinformatics. Research experience in human osteoporosis and obesity is a plus.

how to apply

These positions are immediately available and the qualified candidates are expected to start their work at UMKC by September 1, 2008 at the latest. For consideration, please send your curriculum vitae, a summary of research experience, future research plans, and the names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to: Amy Gilmore, gilmoreac@umkc.edu .  Applicants who are not U.S. citizens must state their current visa and residency status. UMKC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.  Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Position Title:  Research Assistant Professor (00036986)

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Department of Basic Medical Science seeks outstanding candidate for full-time, Research Assistant Professor position at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) School of Medicine. Successful candidates are expected to work closely with Dr. Hong-Wen Deng in developing a comprehensive research program in genetic studies of complex human diseases at UMKC. This growing program will encompass all relevant research fields related to identifying and characterizing genes and their functional contribution to complex human disorders, which may include statistical genetics, molecular biology and genetics, genetic epidemiology, and bioinformatics, etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must have a doctoral degree in a relevant academic discipline, postdoctoral experience, a solid publication record of original research in peer-reviewed journals, and significant potential to develop an independent, extramurally funded research program. Research experience in at least one of the following areas is preferred: molecular genetics, molecular biology, genetic epidemiology, and bioinformatics. Research experience in human osteoporosis and obesity is a plus.

how to apply

These positions are immediately available and the qualified candidates are expected to start their work at UMKC by September 1, 2008 at the latest. For consideration, please send your curriculum vitae, a summary of research experience, future research plans, and the names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to: Amy Gilmore, gilmoreac@umkc.edu .  Applicants who are not U.S. citizens must state their current visa and residency status. UMKC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.  Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Position Title:  Research Assistant Professor (00036985)

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Department of Basic Medical Science seeks outstanding candidate for full-time, Research Assistant Professor position at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) School of Medicine. Successful candidates are expected to work closely with Dr. Hong-Wen Deng in developing a comprehensive research program in genetic studies of complex human diseases at UMKC. This growing program will encompass all relevant research fields related to identifying and characterizing genes and their functional contribution to complex human disorders, which may include statistical genetics, molecular biology and genetics, genetic epidemiology, and bioinformatics, etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must have a doctoral degree in a relevant academic discipline, postdoctoral experience, a solid publication record of original research in peer-reviewed journals, and significant potential to develop an independent, extramurally funded research program. Research experience in at least one of the following areas is preferred: molecular genetics, molecular biology, genetic epidemiology, and bioinformatics. Research experience in human osteoporosis and obesity is a plus.

how to apply

These positions are immediately available and the qualified candidates are expected to start their work at UMKC by September 1, 2008 at the latest. For consideration, please send your curriculum vitae, a summary of research experience, future research plans, and the names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to: Amy Gilmore, gilmoreac@umkc.edu .  Applicants who are not U.S. citizens must state their current visa and residency status. UMKC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.  Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Position Title:  Research Assistant/Post Doctoral Fellow (00033547/ 00035768)  

POSITION OVERVIEW

A postdoctoral and/or research assistant and/or research associate position is available at UMKC in the laboratory of Dr. Jon Andresen, Assistant Professor of Physiology in the Department of Basic Medical Science.  Dr. Andresen’s research interests include the cerebral circulation, potassium channels, muscle physiology, and hyperbaric physiology. Dr. Andresen’s laboratory will soon be re-located in the new state-of-the-art Health Sciences Building.  Dr. Andresen’s research is currently funded through the American Heart Association and UMKC startup funds. The candidate will have a superb opportunity to learn wet-lab physiological and biophysical techniques.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The candidate should have solid knowledge of, and hands-on experience in molecular and cell biology techniques (for example, DNA and RNA isolation and purification, PCR & RT-PCR, gene cloning and transformation, cell culture and transfection, protein assays, Western-blot, siRNA technology). Experience with patch clamp electrophysiology and/or studies of isolated arteries are preferred.

how to apply

For consideration, please send your curriculum vitae, a summary of research experience, and the names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to: Amy Gilmore, gilmoreac@umkc.edu .  Applicants who are not U.S. citizens must state their current visa and residency status.  UMKC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.  Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Position Title:  Research Associate (00035759)  

POSITION OVERVIEW

A senior research associate is needed to join a dynamic research team in the Genetics Core and Orthopedic research led by professor Hong-Wen Deng, Franklin D. Dickson/Missouri Endowed Chair in Orthopedic Surgery at School of Medicine, University of Missouri – Kansas City (UMKC).

Research Focus: 1) Gene identification in complex genetic diseases: osteoporosis, obesity, and women health related problems. 2) Functional characterization of mutations causing the above diseases employing molecular biological techniques, proteomics and microarray.

Duties: 1) Plays an integral role in lab management; 2) supervise and perform human genetics/genomics related experiments (including DNA and RNA extraction, SNP genotyping, RT-PCR, etc); 3) involve in management of genotype and phenotype database; 4) supervise financial management of lab account; 5) provide assistance on administrative issues with the School of Medicine.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A Master’s degree in biology is required. A Mater’s degree in computer sciences/statistics is a plus. Five or more years working experience in lab management and database management is required. Outstanding English writing and oral communication skills are necessary for manual document preparation, database development, and manuscript preparation.

how to apply

For consideration, please send your curriculum vitae, a summary of research experience, and the names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to: Amy Gilmore, gilmoreac@umkc.edu .  Applicants who are not U.S. citizens must state their current visa and residency status.  UMKC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.  Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Position Title:  Research Associate (00036711)

Our Story

UMKC, one of four of the University of Missouri campuses, is a doctoral research-intensive public university offering traditional and interdisciplinary programs and serving approximately 14,500 students.  The University is well positioned to address the demands of the times in a dynamic city that deserves and requires the benefits that accrue from a strong public university.

The University of Missouri-Kansas City has a broad and inclusive educational mission with specific emphasis in three areas: visual and performing arts, health and life sciences, and urban affairs.  UMKC's unique profile includes the College of Arts and Sciences and Schools of Education, Nursing, Business and Public Administration, Medicine, Law, Computing and Engineering, Biological Sciences, Dentistry, Pharmacy, and the Conservatory of Music and Dance.

The University of Missouri-Kansas City recognizes that a diverse faculty, staff and student body enriches the educational experiences of the entire campus and greater community.  To this end, UMKC is committed to recruiting and retaining faculty, students and staff who will further enrich our campus diversity and making every attempt to support their academic, professional and personal success.

POSITION OVERVIEW

A Research Associate position is available at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. Successful candidate is expected to work closely with Dr. Hong-Wen Deng, Franklin D. Dickson/Missouri Endowed Chair in Orthopedic Surgery, in developing a comprehensive research program in studies of complex human diseases (such as osteoporosis, obesity, and other related health problems) at UMKC. This growing program will encompass all relevant research fields related to identifying and characterizing genes, environmental factors and interactions between them that contribute to complex human diseases.

Responsibilities Include:

(1) Laboratory and survey activities

(2) Involving in study design and protocol development

(3) Collecting phenotype data including family and medical histories that are important   for human complex diseases  

   (4) Operating bone densitometry machine and analyzing data of bone density and body composition measurements

(5) Database management and data analysis  

(6) Summarizing and publishing research findings  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A M.D. degree is desired. Extensive working experience in clinical environment and strong background in clinical research is required. Knowledge in public health, epidemiology, and biostatistics is preferred. The candidate should be skilled in using Microsoft Office software such as Word, Excel, and Access. Experience with statistical software such as SAS and SPSS is a plus.

how to apply

For consideration, please send your curriculum vitae, a summary of research experience, future research plans, and the names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to: Amy Gilmore, gilmoreac@umkc.edu .  Applicants who are not U.S. citizens must state their current visa and residency status. UMKC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.  Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Position Title:  Research Assistant Professor (00036713)

Our Story

UMKC, one of four of the University of Missouri campuses, is a doctoral research-intensive public university offering traditional and interdisciplinary programs and serving approximately 14,500 students.  The University is well positioned to address the demands of the times in a dynamic city that deserves and requires the benefits that accrue from a strong public university.

The University of Missouri-Kansas City has a broad and inclusive educational mission with specific emphasis in three areas: visual and performing arts, health and life sciences, and urban affairs.  UMKC's unique profile includes the College of Arts and Sciences and Schools of Education, Nursing, Business and Public Administration, Medicine, Law, Computing and Engineering, Biological Sciences, Dentistry, Pharmacy, and the Conservatory of Music and Dance.

The University of Missouri-Kansas City recognizes that a diverse faculty, staff and student body enriches the educational experiences of the entire campus and greater community.  To this end, UMKC is committed to recruiting and retaining faculty, students and staff who will further enrich our campus diversity and making every attempt to support their academic, professional and personal success.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Department of Basic Medical Science seeks outstanding candidate for full-time, Research Assistant Professor position at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) School of Medicine. Successful candidates are expected to work closely with Dr. Hong-Wen Deng in developing a comprehensive research program in genetic studies of complex human diseases at UMKC. This growing program will encompass all relevant research fields related to identifying and characterizing genes and their functional contribution to complex human disorders, which may include statistical genetics, molecular biology and genetics, genetic epidemiology, and bioinformatics, etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must have a doctoral degree in a relevant academic discipline, postdoctoral experience, a solid publication record of original research in peer-reviewed journals, and significant potential to develop an independent, extramurally funded research program. Research experience in at least one of the following areas is preferred: molecular genetics, molecular biology, genetic epidemiology, and bioinformatics. Research experience in human osteoporosis and obesity is a plus.

how to apply

These positions are immediately available and the qualified candidates are expected to start their work at UMKC by September 1, 2008 at the latest. For consideration, please send your curriculum vitae, a summary of research experience, future research plans, and the names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to: Amy Gilmore, gilmoreac@umkc.edu .  Applicants who are not U.S. citizens must state their current visa and residency status. UMKC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.  Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Position Title:  Research Assistant Professor (00036712)

Our Story

UMKC, one of four of the University of Missouri campuses, is a doctoral research-intensive public university offering traditional and interdisciplinary programs and serving approximately 14,500 students.  The University is well positioned to address the demands of the times in a dynamic city that deserves and requires the benefits that accrue from a strong public university.

The University of Missouri-Kansas City has a broad and inclusive educational mission with specific emphasis in three areas: visual and performing arts, health and life sciences, and urban affairs.  UMKC's unique profile includes the College of Arts and Sciences and Schools of Education, Nursing, Business and Public Administration, Medicine, Law, Computing and Engineering, Biological Sciences, Dentistry, Pharmacy, and the Conservatory of Music and Dance.

The University of Missouri-Kansas City recognizes that a diverse faculty, staff and student body enriches the educational experiences of the entire campus and greater community.  To this end, UMKC is committed to recruiting and retaining faculty, students and staff who will further enrich our campus diversity and making every attempt to support their academic, professional and personal success.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Department of Basic Medical Science seeks outstanding candidate for full-time, Research Assistant Professor position at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) School of Medicine. Successful candidates are expected to work closely with Dr. Hong-Wen Deng in developing a comprehensive research program in genetic studies of complex human diseases at UMKC. This growing program will encompass all relevant research fields related to identifying and characterizing genes and their functional contribution to complex human disorders, which may include statistical genetics, molecular biology and genetics, genetic epidemiology, and bioinformatics, etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must have a doctoral degree in a relevant academic discipline, postdoctoral experience, a solid publication record of original research in peer-reviewed journals, and significant potential to develop an independent, extramurally funded research program. Research experience in at least one of the following areas is preferred: molecular genetics, molecular biology, genetic epidemiology, and bioinformatics. Research experience in human osteoporosis and obesity is a plus.

how to apply

These positions are immediately available and the qualified candidates are expected to start their work at UMKC by September 1, 2008 at the latest. For consideration, please send your curriculum vitae, a summary of research experience, future research plans, and the names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to: Amy Gilmore, gilmoreac@umkc.edu .  Applicants who are not U.S. citizens must state their current visa and residency status. UMKC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.  Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Position Title:  Research Assistant Professor (00034879)

our Story

UMKC, one of four of the University of Missouri campuses, is a doctoral research-intensive public university offering traditional and interdisciplinary programs and serving approximately 14,500 students.  The University is well positioned to address the demands of the times in a dynamic city that deserves and requires the benefits that accrue from a strong public university.

The University of Missouri-Kansas City has a broad and inclusive educational mission with specific emphasis in three areas: visual and performing arts, health and life sciences, and urban affairs.  UMKC's unique profile includes the College of Arts and Sciences and Schools of Education, Nursing, Business and Public Administration, Medicine, Law, Computing and Engineering, Biological Sciences, Dentistry, Pharmacy, and the Conservatory of Music and Dance.

The University of Missouri-Kansas City recognizes that a diverse faculty, staff and student body enriches the educational experiences of the entire campus and greater community.  To this end, UMKC is committed to recruiting and retaining faculty, students and staff who will further enrich our campus diversity and making every attempt to support their academic, professional and personal success.

POSITION OVERVIEW

This person will conduct biomedical research within the Department of Surgery and the UMKC Shock Trauma Research Center.

Specific Responsibility:

1.  Supervise activities in the Laboratory of Hemorrhagic Shock.  This includes coordination of the activities of technologists, post-doctoral workers, surgical residents and students towards the research goals established by the principal investigator and by the Director of the UMKC Shock Trauma Research Center (“the Center”). 

2.  Carry out specific research projects both individually in the Laboratory of Hemorrhagic shock, and in collaboration with others in the Center.   This includes the work currently being done using an animal model of hemorrhagic shock.

3.  Seek grant funding from the National Institutes of Health and other sources of funding to support research in the Center.

4.  Prepare publications of work which has been or is being done in the Center. 

5.  Prepare and participate in presentations at regional and national meetings, relating to the work of the Center, including both oral and poster presentations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This individual must possess a PhD in a Biomedical Science or an MD.  He or she must have at least five (5) years of experience in carrying out biomedical research and must have written a substantial number of publications relating to previously done research.  The individual must possess a broad range of skills in the techniques of molecular biology and have experience with microbiology.  Experience in animal research, including surgical preparations, is essential.  Experience in cell culture work is desirable. Previous experience in writing grants and initial success in obtaining research grants is essential.

how to apply

For consideration, please send letter of interest, CV, and the names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to: Amy Gilmore, gilmoreac@umkc.edu .  Applicants who are not U.S. citizens must state their current visa and residency status. UMKC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.  Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

 

Position Title:   Clinical Associate   00035852/00035853

Position Description:  The School of Medicine at the University of Missouri – Kansas City in conjunction with Saint-Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City invite applications for two faculty positions at the rank of Clinical Associate. In addition to clinical responsibilities, these individuals are expected to develop sustained, extramurally supported research programs in cardiovascular outcomes research. 

This is a critical recruitment for Saint Luke’s Hospital and UMKC as they continue to advance their skills and stature in life sciences research.  This individual and his/her research will serve the growing clinical and translational research platform of UMKC’s School of Medicine and Saint Luke’s Hospital. 

Qualifications: Applicants must be Board certified/eligible cardiologists, with an established commitment to, and success in, cardiovascular outcomes research.  Skills in economic analyses, computer informatics, implementation research, translational research or health status are desired, but not essential.

Contact:  Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and addresses of three references to: Amy Gilmore, University of Missouri-Kansas City, School of Medicine, 2411 Holmes Street M1-214C, Kansas City, MO 64108 or gilmoreac@umkc.edu.

Application Deadline:  Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.

Position Title:  Felix and Carmen Sabates/Missouri Endowed Chair in Vision Research

Position Description:  University of Missouri Kansas City School Of Medicine is seeking highly qualified applicants to fill a recently vacated Endowed Chair faculty position in Ophthalmology with academic appointment as either Associate Professor or Professor of Ophthalmology.  The selected candidate must have a passion for teaching, health care delivery, and outcomes research. She or he must have demonstrated ability to foster collaboration with other academic divisions, sister institutions within UMKC, and local public health organizations.  The Department of Medicine is proud of its diverse faculty, and is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications: The successful candidate must have an earned MD degree or its equivalent, board certification in an appropriate specialty, prior demonstration of scholarly activity, strong communication skills, and experience in leading a group of individuals at the forefront of medical knowledge by developing a world class clinical/basic research program.

Contact:  Please send CV with cover letter, preferably by email, in strict confidence to: The Hollander Group, Phone: 202-270-8772, Fax: 202-337-4046, Info@thehollandergroup.net

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.

Position Title:  Associate Dean for Research Administration

Position Description:  The Associate Dean for Research Administration functions in an advisory capacity to the Dean of the School of Medicine on all issues related to life sciences research within the School of Medicine, and has direct administrative authority for the Office of Research Administration in the School of Medicine.  The Associate Dean for Research Administration reports to the Dean of the School of Medicine.

Qualifications:

·        M.D., Ph.D, or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral level training

·        Demonstrated scientific leadership

·        Exceptional interpersonal facilitation and communication skills

·        Demonstrated ability to secure extramural funding

Contact: Send letter of application, CV and the names and addresses of three references to: Amy Gilmore, University of Missouri-Kansas City, School of Medicine, 2411 Holmes Street M1-214C, Kansas City, MO 64108 or gilmoreac@umkc.edu

Application Deadline:  Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.

Position Title:   Professor and Department Chair of Informatic Medicine and Personalized Health (00033254)

Position Description:  The School of Medicine at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) is seeking a dynamic individual to lead the development of a new Department of Informatic Medicine and Personalized Health.  Because of the rapid growth of its translational research programs in bioinformatics, health outcomes, quantitative genetics, genetic epidemiology, and related fields, the school is establishing this department and has embarked on a major development plan to further build its research and educational programs.  The new chair will have an exceptional opportunity to lead these efforts and to galvanize and expand emerging internal and external partnerships that can attain national recognition for excellence. 

 Qualifications: Candidates for this position should have PhD, MD or similar degrees, and a distinguished record of scholarly achievements, a commitment to teaching and education and the vision and leadership skills to successfully build a dynamic new department. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in bioinformatics, epidemiology/health services research, biostatistics/statistical genetics, health informatics or a related discipline.  Additional desirable qualifications include: (1) demonstrated leadership in developing and administering academic and interdisciplinary research programs; (2) an established track record of external grant support; and (3) demonstrated ability to recruit nationally known faculty and to mentor junior faculty.  The successful candidate is expected to qualify for appointment at the level of full professor with tenure. 

Contact:  Send curriculum vitae, a summary of research experience, future research plans, and the names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to Amy Gilmore,  UMKC School of Medicine Business Office, 2411 Holmes Street Kansas City, MO 64108 or gilmoreac@umkc.edu

Application Deadline:  Review of applications will continue until the position has been filled.

Position Title: Merl & Muriel Hicklin/Missouri Endowed Chair: Associate/Full Professor

Position Description: The Department of Medicine at the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Medicine invites nominations and applications for the position of the Merl and Muriel Hicklin/Missouri Endowed Chair at the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Medicine. The selected candidate must have a passion for teaching, health care delivery, and outcomes research. S/he must have demonstrated ability to foster collaboration with other academic divisions, sister institutions within UMKC, and local public health organizations. The Department of Medicine is proud of its diverse faculty, and is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from female and minority applicants.
Qualifications: The selected candidate must be a physician at the associate professor level or above with at least 5 years experience, an accomplished investigator and have a record of ongoing grant support for research in the area of health outcomes research. S/he should also be an effective mentor to junior faculty in the development of outcomes research. A collaborative and mentoring approach to research is essential, as is demonstrable integration with medical informatics techniques.
Contact: Please send CV with cover letter, preferably by email, in strict confidence to:
The Hollander Group, Phone: 202-270-8772, Fax: 202-337-4046, Info@thehollandergroup.net
Application Deadline: The search committee is accepting applications immediately and will continue to do so until the position is filled.

Position Title: Docent (12 positions)

Position Description: Docents participate in the UMKC School of Medicine Fundamentals of Medical Practice series where Year 1 and 2 students participate in physicians’ clinics and hospital units to learn professional values while taking basic medical histories from real patients. Students will interview patients and discuss the interviews with the Docent. Through these interactions the Docent gets to teach students how to talk with patients about medical matters. Along the way, they get to teach students about professional qualities as well, like altruism; humanism; honor and integrity; accountability; excellence and duty. Specific duties include:

• The Docent meets weekly for two hours with one group of students for two years (60 hours total per year, usually on Tuesday or Thursday morning).

• Meetings should occur during the fall and winter semesters—30 weeks total per year (there are NO meetings during summer, Christmas and spring breaks).

• The Docent is assigned a student group consisting of 10-12 students.

• The Docent is expected to give individual attention to students who are struggling academically or personally, usually around 3-5 hours per year (e.g. talking with them for a few minutes after the formal meeting, attending an evaluation council meeting, etc.)

• The Docent will complete and online student performance evaluation for each student each semester (1-2 hrs per semester).

• The Docent will attend a 2 hour orientation to program every other year (this orientation is scheduled at the beginning of each two-year cycle).

Qualifications: M.D. required
Contact: Interested parties should submit curriculum vitae and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references to: Amy Gilmore, School of Medicine, 2411 Holmes M1-214 C, Kansas City, MO 64108
Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the positions have been filled.

Position Title: Paul G. Koontz, Jr./Missouri Endowed Chair in Breast Disease

Position Description: Saint Luke's Hospital and the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine seek qualified candidates to occupy the position of the Paul G. Koontz, Jr./Missouri Endowed Chair in Breast Disease. The position was established in 1999. Its fulfillment is critical to the development of the Saint Luke's Hospital Breast Center and will be a major positive force within The Cancer Institute at Saint Luke's Hospital and within the University.
The Chair will have an academic appointment within the Department of Surgery, and will be a principal liaison between Saint Luke's Hospital and Truman Medical Center, especially in the area of breast diseases and breast cancer. The individual selected for this position will coordinate care of breast diseases and breast cancer throughout the Department of Surgery, and will initiate and maintain clinical and laboratory research and educational activities. He or she will also serve as a liaison to the community and provide leadership for the medical and lay communities with respect to the prevention, diagnosis and management of breast disease.
Qualifications: The successful candidate must have an earned MD degree or its equivalent, board certification in an appropriate specialty, prior demonstration of scholarly activity, strong communication skills, and experience in leading a group of individuals at the forefront of medical knowledge by developing a world class clinical/basic research program.
Contact: Candidates should submit a letter of application, including documentation of prior scholarly activity and accomplishments, a curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to: T. Jeffery Wieman, M.D., Vice President/Chief Medical Officer, The Cancer Institute, 4321 Washington, Suite 4200, Kansas City, MO. 64111; jwieman@saint-lukes.org; 816-932-2823
Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.

Position Title: Sosland/ Missouri Endowed Chair in Trauma Services

Position Description: The University Of Missouri Kansas City School Of Medicine is seeking highly qualified applicants to fill a recently vacated Endowed Chair faculty position in the Shock Trauma Research Center with academic appointment as either Associate Professor or Professor of Surgery and Basic Medical Science. Current faculty appointed to the Shock Trauma Research Center at UMKC School of Medicine have funded research interests in both hemorrhagic and septic shock and are funded through multiple grants from the NIH, the Office of Naval Research and the American Heart Association. It is expected that the individual recruited to this position will have complementary research expertise to ongoing research in the Center. Significant startup funds and research laboratory space are available.
Qualifications: The successful candidate will have a doctorate degree in medicine, biochemistry, immunology, cell biology or related disciplines and published research in the field of shock or trauma. It is expected that the individual recruited to fill this position will have an established track record of independent, peer-reviewed research grant support from federal or national funding agencies, and will be funded at the time of appointment to this position. It is further expected that the successful candidate will have an established leadership role in the field of shock and trauma and will continue to contribute in that capacity at UMKC.
Contact: Interested applicants are requested to provide a copy of their curriculum vitae to: Christopher J. Papasian, Ph.D., Chair of the Search Committee, Dept. of Basic Medical Science, UMKC School of Medicine, 2411 Holmes St., Kansas City MO, 64108; email: papasianc@umkc.edu

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.

 

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