Vice Chair of Research (Associate Professor/Professor), Emergency Medicine, McGovern Medical School

UT Health Science Center at Houston • Texas, AL

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About The Position

McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, a leading academic health center, invites applications for a full-time, PhD considered, tenure-track eligible Associate Professor/Professor and Vice Chair of Research position in the Department of Emergency Medicine. This is an outstanding opportunity for a highly motivated, board-certified Emergency Medicine Physician or PhD with a successful track record in all aspects of clinical and/or basic science research and is seasoned and passionate about leading an expanding and collaborative emergency medicine research team. The successful applicant will have a broad scope of responsibility and significant resources to lead the research mission of the department at the Texas Emergency Medicine Research Center. The candidate should have a successful track record of federal funding awards in emergency research and have leadership and collaborative teamwork skills to develop and mentor high-quality research throughout the department.

Requirements

• Texas Medical License or be eligible for a Texas Medical License.
• Required or preferred board certification/eligibility in the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
• PhD.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the department's research vision and strategic plan.
• Identify research priorities and opportunities within the field of EM.
• Oversee and mentor faculty, trainees, staff, and students involved in research.
• Strengthen the department's research infrastructure, including clinical trial capabilities.
• Promote collaborative research efforts within and outside the department.
• Review and analyze current research funding, including federal, foundation, and industry funding.
• Work to increase the amount and diversity of research funding for the department.
• Promote the recruitment and retention of physician-scientists and Ph.D. scientists.
• Provide mentorship and training to faculty and trainees in research methodologies and skills.
• Represent the department's research activities and initiatives at local, national, and international levels.
• Disseminate research findings through publications, presentations, and other channels.

What This Job Offers

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