Health Services Research Director, Surgical Outcomes

musc; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Department of Surgery seeks an Associate Professor or Professor to lead Health Services Research and direct the Surgical Outcomes Research and Innovation Nucleus (SORIN).

The candidate will build a funded program, collaborate with PhD investigators and surgeon scientists to advance evidence-based practices and improve healthcare delivery in surgery.

Qualifications

• PhD in implementation science, health services research, public health or related field with federal funding track record.
• Experience applying health services research methodologies in healthcare settings.
• Ability to lead in multidisciplinary teams across organizational boundaries.
• Flexible and able to thrive in a dynamic academic environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify funding opportunities and secure grants from federal agencies, foundations, and industry sponsors to support healthcare science research in surgery.
• Develop and co-develop proposals, protocols, and grant applications focused on patient outcomes, quality initiatives, and health services implementation.
• Mentor students, residents, and junior faculty in research methodology, grant writing, and scholarly activities related to health services practices.
• Disseminate findings via abstracts, manuscripts, and presentations.
• Develop and deliver curriculum in health services research for surgical trainees, residents, and fellows.
• Provide consultation to surgeons and healthcare providers on strategies for sustainability of healthcare innovations.
• Establish collaborations with other departments, institutions, and industry partners to promote interdisciplinary research and clinical initiatives.
• Participate in departmental and institutional committees focused on quality improvement and patient outcomes.
• Contribute to the academic reputation and strategic goals of the department and institution.

Skills

Federal funding track-record

Health services research methods

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Adaptability in academia

Education

Ph.D. in related field

Job description

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Department of Surgery seeks an Associate Professor or Professor to lead Health Services Research and direct the Surgical Outcomes Research and Innovation Nucleus (SORIN).

The candidate will build a funded program, collaborate with PhD investigators and surgeon scientists to advance evidence-based practices and improve healthcare delivery in surgery.