Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Primary Care Researcher
All Ranks
Tenured/Tenure-Track

MU Family and Community Medicine (FCM) seeks an experienced primary care researcher with a strong background in family medicine, public health, or a related field, with a deep commitment to advancing primary care through both applied and translational research. A candidate with expertise in designing and conducting high-impact studies to address pressing health issues relevant to diverse populations, particularly in rural and underserved communities is desired. A successful candidate will be collaborative and thrive in interdisciplinary teams with a track record of securing funding from federal agencies, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, and presenting at national and international conferences. The department’s ten community-based family medicine clinics staffed by our faculty and residents, with five in surrounding rural areas, form a rich laboratory for implementation science. Furthermore, the Missouri Practice-based Innovations Network (MO-PIN), a practice-based research network with access to over fifty primary care clinics, is housed in and led by FCM researchers. FCM has a supportive cadre of researchers and department funded research infrastructure that includes a librarian, a data analyst, and a grants management team.

Committed to the mission of the University of Missouri, FCM researchers seek to bridge the gap between academic research and real-world impact, enhancing the health and well-being of families and communities across the state and beyond. Qualified candidates (MD, PhD) with a history of extramural funding will be eligible for tenure track positions and start-up funding to contribute to their success.

Requirements: 
MD, PhD, or MD/PhD
Background in public health, primary care, family medicine, or related field

Employees of the University of Missouri and University of Missouri Healthcare are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

Our Community

Columbia is rated by Forbes magazine as the fifth best small city for business and careers in America and is consistently rated a top place to live by Money Magazine, boasting a low cost of living, a vibrant community, and nationally renowned public schools. Columbia is an ideal college town that combines small-town comforts, and community spirit, with big-city culture, activities, and resources. Our community is energetic and engaged, packed with restaurants and entertainment venues, and hosts more than a dozen annual cultural festivals.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at U.M. System Total Rewards Benefits

Our Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement.

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