Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology (Research Track) — Brain Health & Pain Research

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Description

The Department of Anesthesiology at Emory University School of Medicine seeks an Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology (Research Track), for a 100% non-clinical, research-focused faculty position. The successful candidate will develop and lead an independent, extramurally funded research program, with a strong preference for work in brain health and/or pain research, though outstanding candidates with independently funded programs in other areas of relevance to anesthesiology, neuroscience, or perioperative medicine are also encouraged to apply.

This is a research appointment; the candidate will not be expected to hold clinical duties. Joint or secondary appointments with other Emory departments, centers, or institutes (e.g., Pharmacology, Neurology, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Radiology, Psychology, or the Goizueta Brain Health Institute) may be explored based on the candidate's research focus and collaborative interests.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain an independent, extramurally funded research program aligned with departmental and institutional priorities in brain health and/or pain science.
• Pursue new federal, foundation, and industry funding opportunities and maintain continuous grant support.
• Publish original research in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals.
• Collaborate with investigators across the Department of Anesthesiology, the Brain Health Center, the Goizueta Brain Health Institute, and other Emory schools, centers, and institutes.
• Mentor graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, residents, and junior faculty.
• Participate in departmental research operations, seminars, and academic service as appropriate.
• Contribute to the department's growing translational and clinical-trials infrastructure.

Required Qualifications

• PhD (or equivalent doctoral degree) 
• A demonstrated track record of successfully competing for and currently holding federal research funding (e.g., NIH R01, R21, K-series, DP2/New Innovator, VA Merit Award, DoD, NSF, or equivalent) as principal investigator or major co-investigator.
• A strong record of peer-reviewed publications commensurate with career stage.
• Evidence of an independent, focused research program with potential for growth and continued extramural funding.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with demonstrated ability to mentor trainees and collaborate across disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Research focus in brain health (e.g., neurodegeneration, neuroimaging, biomarkers, cognitive aging) and/or pain research (e.g., chronic pain mechanisms, nociception, neuromodulation, psychophysics, pain biomarkers).
• Experience with neuromodulation techniques, functional neuroimaging (fMRI), electrophysiology, wearable/biosensor technologies, or translational/clinical trial methodology.
• Interest in collaborative, multi-PI, or multi-site research initiatives.
• Prior experience mentoring graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, or junior investigators.
• Experience with IRB, DSMB, and regulatory processes relevant to human-subjects or translational research.

What Emory Offers

Access to Emory's extensive research infrastructure, including the Translational Neuroscience Core, biostatistics and research-development support, medical illustration, and technical writing/editing services available through the Brain Health Center.

A highly collaborative, multidisciplinary environment spanning anesthesiology, neurology, neurosurgery, psychiatry, rehabilitation medicine, and sleep medicine.

Competitive salary and start-up package commensurate with experience and research portfolio.

Access to major shared facilities, including Emory University Hospital, Grady Memorial Hospital, the Atlanta VA Medical Center, and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, along with research space in the Woodruff Memorial Research Building, Whitehead Biomedical Research Building, and Health Sciences Research Building II.

Opportunities for joint/secondary faculty appointments across Emory departments and institutes. 

Interested candidates should submit the following materials:

• Cover letter describing research interests, alignment with Emory's Brain Health and pain-research priorities, and current federal funding status.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Statement of current and planned research (2–3 pages), including a summary of active federal grant support.
• Names and contact information for three professional references.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. 

NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

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