Drexel University

Assistant Research Professor


PayCompetitive
LocationPhiladelphia/Pennsylvania
Employment typePart-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 504569
      Employer Industry: Medical Research

      Why consider this job opportunity:
      - Opportunity to lead innovative clinical trials focused on medical cannabis
      - Collaborative environment with faculty at the Dornsife School of Public Health
      - Flexible remote work arrangement
      - Part-time faculty position with potential for impactful research contributions
      - Access to benefits as outlined in the employer's Part-Time Faculty Benefit Fact Sheet
      - Involvement in grant proposal development and teaching opportunities related to cannabis research

      What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
      - Supervise project manager and staff, providing training and oversight for students
      - Coordinate clinical trials, including formulating research questions and ensuring regulatory compliance
      - Provide scientific guidance and oversight for projects at the Medical Cannabis Research Center
      - Present research findings at scientific meetings and publish results in academic journals
      - Develop grant proposals and teach courses related to cannabis and drug policy

      What is Required (Qualifications):
      - MD or doctoral degree or equivalent training in a relevant field such as epidemiology or biostatistics
      - Minimum of 5 years of experience using complex analytical approaches in research
      - At least 5 years of experience in developing/writing manuscripts and grant applications
      - Strong background in qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods analyses
      - Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty and researchers

      How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
      - Experience in cannabis research or related drug policy studies
      - Previous involvement in leading clinical trials
      - Established network within the medical or public health research community
      - Strong publication record in relevant scientific journals
      - Experience in teaching at the university level

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  • About the company

      Drexel offers a variety of educational and employment opportunities to students through study and internship programs in Europe, Asia and Latin America, and the co-operative education ("co-op") program. The only mandatory co-op in Pennsylvania and one ...