Cardiovascular Services / Vice Chair for Research

Primary Responsibilities

Serve as Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator on research projects related to cardiovascular disease, aging, obesity, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Develop and maintain a robust, independently funded research program in mechanistic, translational, or population-based cardiovascular science.

Lead and contribute to NIH R01 and other major grant applications.

Disseminate research findings through peer-reviewed journals and scientific meetings.

Foster collaboration with clinical and basic science faculty across disciplines.

Mentor medical residents, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows.

Pursue and maintain external funding from NIH, AHA, CDC, and other agencies.

Engage in limited teaching responsibilities as appropriate.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of faculty-level research experience.
• Demonstrated success as Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator on NIH R01 grants.
• Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
• Prominent ability to secure extramural funding and lead multidisciplinary research initiatives.
• Previous involvement in translational or community-based research is essential.
• Experience working with underserved or rural populations is a plus.
• Familiarity with cardiometabolic health disparities specific to Appalachia.
• History of mentoring junior investigators in research and grant writing.

Benefits

• Holidays – Employees receive 13 Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance – Marshall University offers health insurance through West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA).
• Tuition Benefits – Marshall University provides tuition benefits to regular employees (after probationary period) and their dependent children.
• Retirement Plans – Marshall University offers retirement through Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association (TIAA).
• Life Insurance – Basic term life insurance ($10,000) at no cost and may purchase optional life insurance coverage with pre-tax earnings.
• Wellness Programs – PEIA provides various care management programs and the Pathways to Wellness program.