Division Chief, Vascular Surgery

Northwestern University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 476,966 - 786,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Generous recruitment package

Job summary

A leading academic medical institution in Chicago seeks a full-time Surgeon-Scientist/Investigator. This position includes serving as Chief of the Division of Vascular Surgery, developing a funded research program, and contributing to education of medical students and fellows. Ideal candidates will have completed an accredited vascular surgery residency and demonstrated success in securing research funding. This role offers a competitive salary package and professional growth within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in securing extramural funding for research.
• Established academic interests in vascular surgery.
• Board-eligible or board certified in vascular surgery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Division of Vascular Surgery as Chief.
• Develop and maintain an extramurally funded research program.
• Contribute to the education of Medical Students and Vascular Surgery residents.

Skills

Securing extramural funding

Basic and translational research

Clinical trial knowledge

Education

Completed ACGME-accredited vascular surgery fellowship/residency program

Job description

Position Overview

The Division of Vascular Surgery at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine seeks a full-time tenure track Surgeon-Scientist/Investigator at the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor. This individual will serve as the Chief of the Division of Vascular Surgery and play a key leadership role in the expansion of clinical programs and research within the division and health system. This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving team of clinicians, educators, and researchers. Northwestern Medicine is one of the premier academic medical systems in the nation. Furthermore, the Vascular Surgery service line is a part of the world renowned Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have established academic interests and a proven track record in securing extramural funding to support these academic endeavors, which may be in the basic, translational, clinical trial, or health services outcomes research. Depending upon the qualifications, the academic mission of the successful candidate will be supported by a generous recruitment package and an Endowed Professorship.

Primary Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities can include the full breadth of vascular surgery services. Successful applicants will also be expected to develop and maintain an extramurally funded research program (basic, translational, clinical trial, or health services outcomes), and contribute to the education of Medical Students and Vascular Surgery residents and fellows.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates must have completed an ACGME-accredited vascular surgery fellowship/residency program, and are board-eligible or board certified in vascular surgery.

Additional Details

The start date is negotiable and the position will remain open until filled.

The expected base pay range for this position is $476,966.00-$786,838.00.

Northwestern University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal comparators; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Benefits

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.

Application Instructions

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