Research Director, Asst/Assoc/Full Professor, Osher Center, Integrative Health, College of Medicine
 University of Cincinnati | |
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
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 United States, Ohio, Cincinnati | |
 Aug 05, 2025 | |
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Research Director, Asst/Assoc/Full Professor, Osher Center, Integrative Health, College of Medicine Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, nearly 12,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times has called "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, the oldest and one of the largest cooperative education programs, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals $2 billion. 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. About the Department
As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM) has a reputation for training best-in-class healthcare professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati embarks upon its third century - building on the past and defining the future by leading urban, public universities into a new era of innovation and impact through its strategic direction, Next Lives Here. Underscoring the power of creativity, ingenuity, and invention, what's Next will accelerate our unrivaled momentum, evidenced by eight straight years of record enrollment and rankings that include placement among America's top 100 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. Home to a student body of nearly 47,000 and more than 4,200 distinguished faculty, the university combines its Research 1 (Very High Research Activity) Carnegie Classification with a physical setting that The New York Times recently acclaimed as "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." The Osher Center for Integrative Health (OCIH) in Cincinnati, Ohio seeks an experienced research director to lead and expand integrative and lifestyle medicine research, including integrative oncology research, at the Osher Center. Candidate will lead integrative research design, protocols and funding to inform evidence- based practices of integrative therapies, such as acupuncture, mind-body therapies, and/or lifestyle approaches such nutrition and exercise, for the prevention and treatment of chronic disease. This director will be part of the senior leadership team of the Osher Center and will work closely with the Center Director, Medical Director, and Education Director to align with the Center's overall mission and vision. This individual will collaborate with University of Cincinnati and UC Health leadership to enrich the overall strategic research directions of the institution. Job Overview
Research Directors are leaders within our university and health system whose major responsibility is to assure and continuously improve the delivery of high-quality, innovative and evidence-based care to patients through innovative research. This is a leadership research position for an individual interested in furthering their academic research career with a focus on integrative health and building a world-class research program broadly assessing integrative and lifestyle medicine approaches to healthy living and the application of integrative therapies. The Research Director will be responsible for building a sustainable integrative health research portfolio that will align with the University of Cincinnati, the Osher Center, the UC Cancer Center, and UC Health system priorities. This person will work closely with the Medical Director of the Osher Center as well as other researchers and clinicians at the university. The Research Director will work with Osher Center affiliated faculty to develop synergies across campus and mentor integrative and lifestyle medicine project faculty and trainees/students. The position is primarily research focused, though as an academic health system, education and clinical allocations will also be considered with appropriate support. The Research Director will hold an academic position, rank to be determined by relevant experience, at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and will have a primary reporting relationship and accountability to the Director of the Osher Center for Integrative Health and the Chair of the Department of Family and Community Medine (DFCM). Continuation of the appointment is contingent upon satisfactory progress toward goals and leadership evaluation. The Research Director will develop and lead a high performing multi-disciplinary and inter-professional team of experts focused on researching and evaluating integrative health and integrative/lifestyle medicine approach while focusing on investigating novel, interdisciplinary research questions related to identifying, testing and implementing effective integrative clinical research protocols and optimizing wellness during pre- and post-active treatment phases and secondary prevention via integrative/lifestyle medicine approaches. Essential Functions
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Compensation and Benefits UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Highlights include: Comprehensive Tuition Remission UC 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 Plans As 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 Balance UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including: Vacation and sick time 11 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:
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Aug 5, 2025 Location:
Cincinnati, OH, US Facility:
Main Campus
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