Cardiovascular Services / Vice Chair for Research

Marshall University • Huntington, WV

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as the Vice Chair for Research within Cardiovascular Services. The role involves leading and contributing to research initiatives focused on cardiovascular disease, aging, obesity, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease. The individual will be responsible for developing and maintaining a strong, independently funded research program and disseminating findings through publications and presentations. Collaboration, mentorship, and securing external funding are key aspects of this role, with limited teaching responsibilities.

Requirements

• Experience as Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator on research projects related to cardiovascular disease, aging, obesity, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain a robust, independently funded research program in mechanistic, translational, or population-based cardiovascular science.
• Experience leading and contributing to NIH R01 and other major grant applications.
• Demonstrated success in disseminating research findings through peer-reviewed journals and scientific meetings.
• Experience fostering collaboration with clinical and basic science faculty across disciplines.
• Experience mentoring medical residents, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows.
• Track record of pursuing and maintaining external funding from NIH, AHA, CDC, and other agencies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator on research projects related to cardiovascular disease, aging, obesity, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.
• Develop and maintain a robust, independently funded research program in mechanistic, translational, or population-based cardiovascular science.
• Lead and contribute to NIH R01 and other major grant applications.
• Disseminate research findings through peer-reviewed journals and scientific meetings.
• Foster collaboration with clinical and basic science faculty across disciplines.
• Mentor medical residents, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows.
• Pursue and maintain external funding from NIH, AHA, CDC, and other agencies.
• Engage in limited teaching responsibilities as appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree