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WashU Medicine

Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Faculty Position: WashU-Women’s Reproductive Health Research

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology invites applications for a full-time, investigator-track faculty position at the level of Assistant Professor and as part of the WashU-Women’s Reproductive Health Research: Gateway to Improving Women’s Reproductive Health K12 program. Outstanding individuals with a track-record in basic/clinical/translational research with a focus on the biomedical and biobehavioral aspects of women’s reproductive health are encouraged to apply. 

Prospective candidates should hold an MD, DO, or equivalent degree and have completed postgraduate residency in obstetrics and gynecology. Candidates should have a strong record of academic productivity and commitment to a research career. U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required.

We offer competitive start-up funding, well-designed laboratory space, advanced training opportunities, and an accomplished group of mentors as part of the K12 program. The applicant will have access to outstanding core facilities in the Center for Reproductive Health Sciences and biorepositories for basic and translational research opportunities and an excellent research infrastructure in the Division of Clinical Research. In addition, the applicant will also have access to world-class resources at WashU Medicine. Candidates will join a vibrant, multidisciplinary research community with access to state-of-the-art facilities, experienced mentors, and a collaborative research environment. Applicants will be expected to establish a dynamic, interactive, extramurally-funded research program and share our commitment to education by teaching or supervising post-doctoral, graduate and undergraduate trainees, medical students, residents and clinical fellows. Duties may involve other scholarly activities as assigned by the Department. Per NIH K12 program requirements, WRHR Scholars must devote a minimum of 75% full-time professional effort (or 50% for surgical specialties) to research and career development activities supported by this program.

Applicants should go to https://facultyopportunities.wustl.edu/Posting/Detail/1011148 to enter their contact information and submit the following documents in PDF format: cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research accomplishments and future research goals, and names and contact information of three referees. Application review starts immediately and will continue on a rolling basis. 

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology includes over 50 full-time faculty members organized in the following divisions: Academic Specialists of Obstetrics and Gynecology including Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, Gynecologic Oncology, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery,  Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Ultrasound, Complex Family Planning, Basic Research/Center for Reproductive Health Sciences, and Clinical Research. In 2024, the Department was ranked 8th in NIH funding among all obstetrics and gynecology departments at US medical schools as reported by the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research. More information: https://obgyn.wustl.edu/.

WASHU MEDICINE: Founded in 1891, WashU Medicine embraces the three traditional missions of teaching, research, and clinical care and has, in recent years, taken increasing responsibility for community engagement, assuring healthcare service across the entire population of the metropolitan region, including people who are historically underserved. The School has 3,082 faculty members and 11,591 staff. WashU Medicine enrolls approximately 1,400 students and offers nationally recognized master’s and doctoral degree programs in medicine, biomedical research, allied health professions, and clinical and population research. WashU Medicine also operates one of the nation’s largest MD/PhD programs, dedicated to educating the next generation of physician-scientists. The School is unique in having a Division of Biology and Biomedical Sciences (DBBS). The DBBS is a graduate education consortium of the WashU Medicine, the School of Engineering, and the College of Arts & Sciences. It is among the oldest and largest programs of its kind, and its interdisciplinary, individualized approach serves as a national model. With extraordinary distinction in life sciences and biological sciences, WashU Medicine was ranked 2nd in the nation in NIH funding in 2024 and leads research globally in a wide range of frontier research arenas across all of its basic science and clinical departments.

Question should be emailed with the subject header “WRHR Faculty Search” to Dr. Nandini Raghuraman, MD, MSCI, Director, Division of Clinical Research (nraghuraman@wustl.edu).

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. It is the university’s policy to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, veteran status, disability, or genetic information. Washington University seeks an exceptionally qualified and diverse faculty; women, minorities, protected veterans and candidates with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.