Physician or Physician Scientist - Cardiovascular Medicine, Associate Director for Advanced Arrhythmia Research (Open Rank/Track Faculty)

The Ohio State University College of Medicine and the Wexner Medical Center seek an academic electrophysiologist to join the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Advanced Arrhythmia Program as Associate Director for Arrhythmia Research. Academic rank and track commensurate with academic record and experience.

The Division of Cardiovascular Medicine seeks a board-certified/board-eligible Advanced Arrhythmia physician/physician-scientist with an extramurally funded clinical or translational research program to join an elite team of academic physicians at the assistant, associate, or full professor rank. The successful candidate will focus on routine and complex atrial arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation, and ventricular arrhythmia, including inpatient and outpatient consultative and primary services in a world-class facility at the Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital.

The Ohio State University Division of Cardiovascular Medicine is setting new standards for advanced heart and vascular care through our internationally and nationally recognized experts of more than 60 cardiology and vascular medicine specialists. We offer heart and vascular patients some of the most exciting and innovative technologies, treatments, and clinical trials, many of which are only available at Ohio State. Most of our faculty are principal investigators on various research projects in both the basic, translational, and clinical research settings.

Requirements:

• Board Eligible/Certified
• Successful completion of a US accredited cardiology fellowship
• Eligible for an Ohio License
• Clinical or Translational Research experience preferred
• Qualify for an academic appointment at The Ohio State University – Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with previous training and experience

The division of cardiovascular medicine team embodies excellence through a fusion of expertise, cutting-edge technology, and unparalleled care. Our distinguished team of over 60 cardiologists and specialists is dedicated to providing superior cardiovascular care for patients with a wide range of conditions in general cardiology, interventional, electrophysiology, adult congenital heart disease, heart failure, heart transplantation, mechanical circulatory assist, pulmonary vascular disease, women’s cardiovascular disease, cardiac MRI/CT, and cardio-oncology. We excel in managing complex coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, and advanced heart disease through a variety of innovative approaches, including catheter-based interventions, advanced imaging techniques, and personalized medical therapies.

Faculty Defined:

• Clinical faculty (regardless of rank) - Persons with titles of assistant professor-clinical, associate professor-clinical and professor-clinical. These faculty will have earned a Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), doctorate (PhD) or other terminal degree in the relevant field. Clinical faculty members are not eligible for tenure and are appointed for terms of three to five years. They may be reappointed to successive terms. Their principal career focus is the delivery of exemplary clinical care, and may include teaching, and/or research.
• Tenure-Track faculty (regardless of rank) - Persons with the titles of assistant professor, associate professor, or professor who are eligible for tenure or who have obtained tenure. These faculty will have earned a doctorate (PhD), Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) or other terminal degree in the relevant field of study. Their primary career focus centers on research, service, and teaching. Tenure-track faculty with MD, DO or MD/PhD degrees may also be involved in clinical care.
• Research Faculty (regardless of rank) - Persons with the titles of research assistant professor, research associate professor, or research professor. These faculty will have earned a doctorate (PhD) or other terminal degree in the relevant field of study. Research faculty members are not eligible for tenure and are appointed for terms of one to five years. Their principal career focus is research.

The Ohio State University College of Medicine, with more than 5,000 learners, is the only academic medical center in central Ohio. Recognized as a Tier 1 school for research in the 2025–2026 U.S. News & World Report “Best Medical Schools” list, it ranks among the top 16 medical schools for research in the nation. It also remains in Tier 2 for primary care, further demonstrating its strength across the academic spectrum. Known for its innovative curriculum, cutting-edge research, and excellence in clinical care through The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, the college continues to advance its mission of education, discovery and community impact.

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center consists of The Ohio State University Health System, the College of Medicine, the Health Sciences Library and the Faculty Group Practice. The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is committed to providing world-class care. At the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, we’re proud to be celebrating our 33rd consecutive year ranked in the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. This year, the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center has 9 nationally ranked specialties out of 15 and four selected as high performing.

Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions. Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves and their world.

The Ohio State University is committed to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty of the highest caliber is a core component of this commitment.

Columbus, Ohio is located in Ohio’s capital city, near the center of a rapidly growing and diverse metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million. The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government as well as service, transportation, and technology industries.