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Jefferson Health · 7 hours ago

Research Assistant Professor

Philadelphia, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

Jefferson Health is a nationally ranked health care system seeking a highly motivated individual for the position of Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine. The role involves leading independent clinical or translational research, securing funding, mentoring trainees, and engaging in quality improvement initiatives.

Hospital & Health Care

Responsibilities

Lead and conduct independent, externally funded clinical or translational research in a relevant area (e.g., health services research, emergency systems, disparities, informatics, implementation science)

Publish in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals and present at national and international conferences

Secure extramural funding (NIH, AHRQ, DoD, PCORI, foundations)

Mentor trainees and junior faculty on research design and career development

Collaborate across departments, centers, and research institutes at Jefferson and beyond

Engage in quality improvement, safety, and innovation initiatives across the department

Collaborate within a multidisciplinary environment that includes residents, medical students, nurses, and subspecialists

Participate in clinical teaching of residents and medical students

Qualification

Clinical emergency medicineResearch fundingAdvanced research trainingHealth services researchHealth equityDigital healthPopulation healthPrecision medicineTeam scienceAcademic collaborationMentoring

Required

Advanced research training (e.g., MPH, MS, PhD, or comparable experience)

Eligible for medical licensure in Pennsylvania

Demonstrated excellence in clinical emergency medicine practice

A clear trajectory of scholarly productivity and potential for external funding

Experience or interest in mentoring, team science, and academic collaboration

Preferred

Current or prior NIH or equivalent federal grant support

Research aligned with TJU's strategic priorities (health equity, digital health, population health, precision medicine)

Commitment to academic service, diversity, and inclusion

Benefits

Medical (including prescription)

Supplemental insurance

Dental

Vision

Life and AD&D insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Voluntary benefits

Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service

Company

Jefferson Health

Thomas Jefferson University and Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals are partners in providing excellent clinical and compassionate care for our patients in the Philadelphia region, educating the health professionals of tomorrow in a variety of disciplines and discovering new knowledge that will define the future of clinical care.

Founded in 1995