Vice Chair of Research - Rank Dependent on Qualifications

The University of Utah•Salt Lake, UT

About The Position

The Department of Surgery at the University of Utah School of Medicine is seeking candidates for the position of Vice Chair for Research. As a nationally ranked academic surgical program, the Department of Surgery provides high-value patient care, leads in research and innovation, and inspires and educates tomorrow’s leaders in surgery. In addition to providing expert, compassionate clinical care, our surgeons are engaged in scientific inquiry across a broad range of areas, including ground-breaking laboratory research, advanced surgical technology, and health care system innovations designed to guarantee that all our patients have ready access to personalized, compassionate, high-quality surgical care that consistently responds to their individual needs, preferences, and values. The Vice Chair for Research for the Department of Surgery will be responsible for the full spectrum of research activities within the Department including health services research, clinical trials, translational research, discovery and innovation, and research administration. The Vice Chair is responsible for developing a vision for the research initiatives of the Department and its Divisions in conjunction with the Department’s leadership. The Vice Chair will lead the execution of the research vision, develop comprehensive research plans for the different areas, and oversee, mentor, and teach faculty members, research trainees-fellows, staff, students, and other personnel involved in research. Supporting junior faculty members in the academic research journey is another key aspect of the Vice Chair responsibilities. The Vice Chair for Research is expected to increase the department research funding, participation in clinical trials, and develop cooperative research opportunities within University of Utah, and with other institutions. The Department is seeking candidates with the following attributes: 1. MD; MD, PhD; or equivalent 2. Federally funded research portfolio, current and/or past 3. Significant experience with mentorship 4. Evidence of experience in program/project leadership

Requirements

MD; MD, PhD; or equivalent
Federally funded research portfolio, current and/or past
Significant experience with mentorship
Evidence of experience in program/project leadership

Responsibilities

Maintain a highly productive research operation with a national and international reputation.
Meet with Research Section Chiefs quarterly to review department research metrics and strategic initiative progress.
Oversee resource utilization of the Surgery Core Lab, SPARC , Statistical Services, and Data Science Services.
Conduct a semi-annual research budget review for fiscal year planning and progress.
Develop and oversee the department of surgery research budget in collaboration with the department’s finance and research administration team.
Attend monthly meetings with Research Administration Leadership to discuss overall research strategy and assess needs to ensure optimal faculty support.
Engage in ongoing meetings to review the department’s research portfolio and make recommendation to the Chair for corrective actions needed to keep the research operation viable and solvent.
Assist and advise the Chair of the Department of Surgery in recruiting/developing/retaining highly productive research faculty.
Engage with University of Utah research leadership to promote and advance the Department of Surgery research mission.
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior faculty members in defining and developing their research projects and directions (e.g., K & R awards).
Provide ongoing mentorship for faculty researchers in development of training, program, and center grant applications.
Support faculty to compete successfully for internal and external funding.