Ranked Research Faculty

Description

The Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research (PCCR) at the Main campus of Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, IA invites applications for a faculty position.

The PCCR seeks a candidate to join our network of research faculty, staff and collaborators engaged in innovative clinical studies and health services research in the areas of musculoskeletal health and pain management to better the health of patients and the practice of chiropractic. This position has no required teaching responsibilities.

Top candidates will be effective team-members, participate in and foster interdisciplinary collaborations, provide mentorship, and exhibit the potential to establish externally-funded research programs. A demonstrated record of peer-reviewed publications is expected. Experience in seeking external-funding is highly desirable.

We welcome applicants with all levels of experience, including those working on doctoral dissertations (ABD) who will have the degree conferred by the time of appointment.

Applications should include a 1-2 page cover letter directly addressing how your research interests and expertise can integrate with the PCCR’s mission and direction, a current CV, and a 1-2 page summary of current research productivity and future research interests. In addition, 2-3 letters of recommendation should be sent directly from the recommender to Human Resources: hr.dept@palmer.edu.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree (e.g. ScD, DHSc) is required at appointment.
• A health professional degree (e.g. DC, DO, MD, PT, RN) with experience in healthcare delivery is a plus.
• Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Performs sedentary to light work in a ventilated, lighted, and temperature controlled office or laboratory setting.
• Frequent need to stand, stoop, walk, sit, lift moderate weight objects (up to 20 pounds) and perform other similar actions during the workday.

About the PCCR:

The PCCR was established in 1995 and is currently the largest and most highly funded research effort in the U.S. chiropractic academic community. We have been awarded over $40M in research grants through the National Institutes of Health, the Department of Defense, Health Resources and Services Administration, and private foundations. Our research is conducted collaboratively with research-intensive universities and healthcare institutions. Active partners include investigators at Yale University, Osher Center for Integrative Health jointly based at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, The University of Iowa College of Public Health, and RAND Co. The PCCR has excellent clinical research support, including a dedicated research clinic, exceptional clinical research professionals, and an Office of Data Management & Biostatistics. We also conduct research in military treatment facilities and VA healthcare centers across the U.S.