Oregon School of Oriental Medicine

The Oregon College of Oriental Medicine (OCOM) seeks a Director of Research with a strong clinical research background to oversee an established program of NIH-funded research in acupuncture and Oriental medicine (AOM). The Director of Research is responsible for managing and expanding the program of study in collaboration with conventional medical institutions both locally and nationally.

Essential Functions will include:

• Fostering and overseeing all aspects of clinical research at the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine.
• Application for federal and private research grants.
• Management of research teams.
• Developing publications.
• Classroom instruction in Oriental medicine research courses for OCOM’s masters and doctoral programs.
• The Director will also work closely with OCOM’s President, Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Board of Trustees to integrate the research program into OCOM’s clinical and educational programs.

Qualifications:
Education

• A PhD, MD, ScD, DAOM, or equivalent degree is required.

Experience

• Applicants must demonstrate a track record of service as a Principal Investigator.
• A strong peer-reviewed publication record is essential.
• Clinical or research experience with complementary and alternative medicine is not a requirement, but a strong interest in the field is essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and experience in teaching are required.

Please note: All applicants must pass a criminal background check and prove authorization to work in the United States at the time of position offer.

To apply for this position:
Qualified applicants should email (as PDF or Word Document attachments) a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three professional references to Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Tim Chapman [tchapman@ocom.edu]. Cover letter should specifically indicate relevant experience, skills, and interests. Position will remain open until filled and both full and part-time applicants will be considered.

Application materials may also be surface mailed or faxed to:
Dr. Tim Chapman, VP for Academic Affairs
attn: Director of Research
Oregon College of Oriental Medicine
10525 SE Cherry Blossom Drive
Portland, Oregon 97216
(503) 253-2701: Fax

The Oregon College of Oriental Medicine is a non-profit, Equal Opportunity employer, dedicated to the art of healing and the transformation of health care. Founded in 1983, OCOM offers Master’s (MAcOM) and Doctoral (DAOM) degrees in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM).