Position Number: 360508
The Duquesne University Nasuti College of Osteopathic Medicine (DUQ-NCOM) is seeking a highly motivated and accomplished Director and Senior Research Scientist for Cannabis Research with an MD, DO, PhD, or MD/PhD and a strong, peer-reviewed track record in cannabis-related biomedical or clinical research. This individual will lead and collaborate on interdisciplinary projects focused on cannabis pharmacology, therapeutic applications, health impacts, and public policy implications. The ideal candidate will contribute to the strategic expansion of our cannabis research portfolio, mentor junior scientists, and secure external research funding.
This is a grant funded position.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead independent and collaborative research projects on the pharmacological, clinical, or public health aspects of cannabis and cannabinoids.
Design, execute, and oversee preclinical, translational, or clinical studies related to cannabis use, safety, efficacy, and mechanisms of action.
Secure extramural funding through federal (e.g., NIH, NIDA), state, and private sources.
Publish high-impact research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at scientific conferences.
Mentor medical students, postdoctoral fellows, and junior faculty in cannabis-related research.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including pharmacologists, neuroscientists, epidemiologists, clinicians, and regulatory specialists.
Engage in institutional initiatives on cannabis policy, community education, and translational science.
Ensure research compliance with federal and state regulations related to controlled substances.
Completes other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
MD, DO, PhD, or MD/PhD in pharmacology, neuroscience, medicine, toxicology, public health, or related field.
Proven track record of peer-reviewed publications and grant funding in cannabis or cannabinoid research.
Experience in one or more of the following areas: cannabinoid pharmacology, clinical trials, neurobiology of substance use, public health impacts, pain management, or medical cannabis policy.
Strong background in research design, statistical analysis, and regulatory compliance.
Excellent leadership, mentoring, and communication skills.
Eligibility to work with Schedule I substances under DEA and institutional guidelines (or current DEA Schedule I registration is a plus).
Preferred qualifications:
NIH R01-level funding or equivalent experience as Principal Investigator.
Experience with patient populations using medical cannabis or in cannabis-related clinical trials.
Involvement in policy development or advisory roles on cannabis research or regulation.
Alternatively, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community.
Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the Mission of the University and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The Mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.