Vice Chair of Research Strategy & Growth

University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); Vor Ort; USD 180.000 - 240.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

University of Texas Medical Branch – Galveston invites applications for the Vice Chair for Research in the Department of Internal Medicine. The role leads strategic growth of the department's research portfolio and oversees recruitment, mentorship, and cross-disciplinary collaboration across UTMB’s schools and institutes.

The Vice Chair will represent research affairs to leadership, drive priorities in Cardio-Kidney-Metabolic disease, Healthy Aging, Brain Health, and Microbiology/Immunology,

Qualifikationen

• MD or MD/PhD with sustained NIH funding.
• Board Certification in Internal Medicine or subspecialty if clinically active.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in Texas (if clinically active).
• Academic rank of Associate Professor or Professor at an accredited medical school.
• Proven track record as a federally funded investigator (NIH or equivalent).
• Demonstrated leadership in research program development, mentorship, and collaboration.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills to build consensus and lead through influence.

Aufgaben

• Delineate and execute a growth strategy for the department's research enterprise.
• Lead strategic planning, faculty recruitment, and mentorship of junior investigators.
• Foster interdisciplinary collaboration and align departmental research with UTMB priorities.
• Represent the department at the School of Medicine Council of Vice Chairs of Research.
• Build synergistic research portfolios in core areas and maintain an active program.
• Advance the department's mission through leadership and strategic initiatives.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Mentorship

Communication

Interpersonal skills

NIH funding

Ausbildung

MD or MD/PhD with sustained NIH funding

Board Certification in Internal Medicine or subspecialty

Texas medical licensure eligibility

Academic rank: Associate Professor or Professor

Proven federally funded investigator (NIH or equivalent)

Jobbeschreibung

University of Texas Medical Branch – Galveston invites applications for the Vice Chair for Research in the Department of Internal Medicine. The role leads strategic growth of the department's research portfolio and oversees recruitment, mentorship, and cross-disciplinary collaboration across UTMB’s schools and institutes.

The Vice Chair will represent research affairs to leadership, drive priorities in Cardio-Kidney-Metabolic disease, Healthy Aging, Brain Health, and Microbiology/Immunology,