Physician Scientist

Health eCareers; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university college in Buffalo is seeking a full-time physician scientist faculty member at the Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor level. Candidates should possess an MD degree, be board certified in internal medicine or a subspecialty, and have a strong background in health services research. The role involves developing a research portfolio, mentoring students, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The ideal applicant will have experience in obtaining federal research funding and publishing in peer-reviewed journals. This position contributes to enhancing the research culture within the Department of Medicine.

Qualifications

• Board certified in internal medicine and/or subspecialty of internal medicine.
• Strong experience in conducting quantitative health services research.
• Proven research training with experience in federal grant applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an independent and externally funded research portfolio.
• Support multidisciplinary research teams in federal funding applications.
• Advise master’s and doctoral students and mentor medical students.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Quantitative analysis

Mentoring

Research funding applications

Education

MD degree

MS or PhD in health services research or related field

Job description

Overview

The Department of Medicine at the University at Buffalo invites applications for a full‑time physician scientist faculty position at Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor HS level. Faculty candidates must have an MD degree and be board certified in internal medicine and/or subspecialty of internal medicine and have research training in quantitative methodology within the broad field of health services research. This should include research experience in conducting analyses related to the delivery, conduct, or outcomes of healthcare, in either a health system or community setting. Strong candidates will demonstrate an ability to develop well‑designed applications for federal research funding, support clinical and health services researchers in development of quantitative aims in applications for federal funding, and have a background of publications in peer‑reviewed journals. Research addressing population health, developing programs to optimize health outcomes for vulnerable populations, or investigating the cost of disparities in care is valued. Expertise in conducting retrospective data analysis using large national datasets, VA, or health system electronic medical record data, and conducting randomized controlled trials are also encouraged. Successful candidates should demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills essential for developing and working with multidisciplinary teams and engaging faculty and trainees, and an interest in conducting independent research as well as supporting multidisciplinary teams in developing collaborative grant applications.

Position Requirements

Applicants must have an MD degree and be board certified in internal medicine and/or subspecialty of internal medicine and have research training with an MS or PhD in health services research, clinical research, or behavioral research. The candidate will be appointed in the Department of Medicine, with tenure‑track appointment. Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience.

Roles and Expectations

• Develop and maintain an independent and externally funded research portfolio.
• Support multidisciplinary research teams in federal funding applications.
• Maintain scholarly productivity through publications of peer‑reviewed manuscripts and speaking at national/international conferences.
• Advise master’s and doctoral students and mentor medical students.
• Conduct quantitative analyses and review analyses conducted by master’s level statisticians in support of health system research.
• Support Department and Division goals to increase research productivity through collaborations with clinical faculty.
• Possibility to teach graduate level courses to master’s and doctoral students.

About The Department Of Medicine

As the largest department within the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (JSMBS), the Department of Medicine is home to over 140 faculty members and 14 divisions. The department is comprised of multiple divisions, each specializing in different areas of care and research. Faculty members within these divisions provide comprehensive and specialized services at affiliated medical centers and community sites. The department has an extremely strong clinical and research culture, a collegial spirit of working together, commitment to high quality patient‑centered care, and dedication to delivering nationally recognized clinical care and research.

• Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology
• General Internal Medicine
• Behavioral Medicine
• Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine
• Cardiovascular Medicine
• Hematology/Oncology
• Clinical Pharmacology
• Infectious Diseases
• Combined Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
• Nephrology
• Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
• Population Health
• Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
• Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicants must have an MD degree
• BC/BE in internal medicine and/or subspecialty of internal medicine
• Research training with an MS or PhD in health services research, clinical research, or behavioral research

Posting number: U260000

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Any questions about the position contact:

Staff Assistant - Ariel Burden

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