MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• MD, PhD, or an equivalent doctoral degree with demonstrated research experience and an emerging or established track record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals and obtaining extramural funding.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD in relevant field; MD or DO with relevant research training.

Dependent on rank (Associate, Full Professor), appointment requires the demonstration of (potential for) independence in research as substantiated by, in some combination a profile of evidence (and further promise) of publication in peer-reviewed journals, the (potential for or) award of competitive fellowships or grants, presentations at scientific meetings, scientific peer review, editorial service, and other markers of research and innovation.

The successful candidate(s) will be expected to build collaborative relationships within DFCM with clinical faculty, and community partners. They will also be expected to mentor a growing group of clinical colleagues interested in clinical research, of junior research colleagues, of residents with a research interest, and/or of students from affiliated academic health sciences programs in the context of the candidate(s) evolving research programs.

• Seek extramural funding for research in DFCM’s priority areas (see above) by developing and submitting research grant proposals to appropriate funding agencies; as Principal Investigator, partner with clinical and research faculty to form research teams, develop research plans, write funding proposals, and implement and disseminate studies.
• Work with residents, clinical faculty, and other colleagues in research project development and grant proposal writing, project implementation, and dissemination of results through scientific publication and presentations.
• Mentor residents and medical students in study design, analytics, dissemination, and translation to practice.
• Engage in teaching activities (e.g. guest lectures) for residents and graduate students.
• Disseminate research findings through peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and invited lectures.
• Participate on appropriate departmental and/or College of Medicine committees, and professional organization committees as appropriate.