Becker Geriatric Research Professor — Aging Science Leader

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia in Charlottesville seeks a nationally recognized leader in transdisciplinary geriatric and gerontological research to advance the Department’s aging science program within UVA School of Medicine.

The position requires an MD/DO, MD/PhD, DO/PhD, or PhD in gerontological research, with board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine; certification in Geriatric Medicine is preferred. The role may include a partial clinical practice in UVA Health.

Qualifications

• MD/DO or PhD in gerontological research required.
• nationally recognized researcher with extramural-funded research track record.
• Clinical practice in aging care may be included in UVA Health.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction and innovation to advance aging research at UVA.
• Collaborate across UVA Schools and departments to sustain partnerships for aging research.
• Lead development of a transdisciplinary aging research program and scholarly productivity.

Skills

Leadership

Gerontology research

Collaboration

Scholarly productivity

Education

MD/DO or PhD in gerontological research

Board-certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine

Geriatric Medicine certification

Job description

The University of Virginia in Charlottesville seeks a nationally recognized leader in transdisciplinary geriatric and gerontological research to advance the Department’s aging science program within UVA School of Medicine.

The position requires an MD/DO, MD/PhD, DO/PhD, or PhD in gerontological research, with board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine; certification in Geriatric Medicine is preferred. The role may include a partial clinical practice in UVA Health.