Infectious Disease - Physician - Clinical Research

Henry Ford Hospital Detroit - Henry Ford Health; Ferndale (MI); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Protected research time

Leadership development opportunities

Collaborative environment

Premier research infrastructure

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit, Michigan, is seeking a Board Certified Infectious Diseases physician to serve as Medical Director of Infectious Disease Research, leading a nationally respected division with a long history of excellence in clinical care, education, and scientific innovation.

The role offers protected research time, a fully funded laboratory, and the opportunity to guide grant development, oversee trials, mentor faculty and trainees, and collaborate across Henry Ford’s expansive

Qualifications

• Board certification in Infectious Diseases with fellowship training completed.
• Demonstrated academic productivity and peer‑reviewed publications.
• Experience leading or contributing to grant‑funded research projects.
• Eligibility for faculty appointment at Assistant or Associate Professor level.

Responsibilities

• Shape and expand the division’s research strategy.
• Direct and oversee clinical trials and translational research.
• Foster interdisciplinary collaborations with departments and external institutions.
• Mentor faculty, fellows and research staff, promoting scholarly excellence.
• Guide grant development, submission and post‑award management.
• Integrate research with clinical and educational missions.

Skills

Academic leadership

Grant writing

Mentoring

Strategic planning

Education

Board Certification in Infectious Diseases

ACGME-accredited fellowship in Infectious Diseases

Job description

Medical Director of Research- Infectious Disease

Henry Ford Health in Detroit, Michigan is seeking a Board Certified Infectious Diseases physician to serve as Medical Director of Infectious Disease Research, leading a nationally respected division with a long history of excellence in clinical care, education, and scientific innovation. This academic leadership role offers the opportunity to shape the division’s research strategy, oversee clinical trials and translational studies, foster interdisciplinary collaborations, mentor faculty and trainees, and guide grant development across NIH, CDC, and industry funded portfolios. The position includes protected research time, access to a fully funded 3,400 sq. ft. laboratory, and integration with Henry Ford’s extensive clinical and academic infrastructure—including 13 hospitals, advanced ID fellowships, and more than 100 prior clinical trials. Candidates should have demonstrated academic productivity, experience with funded research, and eligibility for faculty appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, along with a commitment to advancing programs in HIV, transplant ID, antimicrobial resistance, healthcare epidemiology, and global health.

About Henry Ford Health

One of the nation’s largest integrated health systems

13 hospitals, over 50,000 employees, 3M+ patient visits annually

Nationally recognized transplant programs

Long-standing Infectious Diseases fellowship with advanced fellowships in Hospital Infection Prevention & Epidemiology and Transplant Infectious Diseases

3,400 sq. ft. fully funded research laboratory

Proven track record of leading 100+ clinical trials in Infectious Diseases

NIH, CDC, and Industry funded research Portfolio

Clinical & Academic Focus Areas

HIV, transplant ID, healthcare epidemiology, antimicrobial resistance, and global health.

Position Summary

The physician will provide outstanding clinical care, advance research within the Infectious Diseases Division, and actively contribute to teaching in our academic programs. The Director of Infectious Disease Research will set the strategic vision and provide leadership for all research activities within the division. This role includes overseeing ongoing studies, fostering innovative research initiatives, and supporting grant‑funded projects across translational and clinical domains.

Key Responsibilities

• Shape and expand the division’s research strategy
• Direct and oversee clinical trials and translational research
• Foster interdisciplinary collaborations across departments and external institutions to strengthen research partnerships
• Mentor and develop faculty, fellows, and research staff, promoting career growth and scholarly excellence
• Guide grant development and stewardship, including strategy, submission, and post-award management
• Integrate research with clinical and educational missions
• Contribute to clinical care within the Infectious Diseases Division

Qualifications

• Board Certification in Infectious Diseases
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited fellowship in Infectious Diseases
• Proven academic productivity, including peer-reviewed publications
• Experience in leading or contributing to grant‑funded research projects
• Demonstrated leadership skills within academic or research environments
• Eligibility for faculty appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor level

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary
• Protected research time & dedicated administrative support
• Leadership development opportunities
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary environment
• Access to premier research infrastructure and laboratory facilities
• A platform to shape the future of Infectious Diseases research regionally and nationally