Research - Physician

About Dell Medical School

As part of The University of Texas at Austin, one of the nation’s leading research universities, the Dell Medical School pursues innovation in the redesign of healthcare delivery, excellence in healthcare research, and programs in interdisciplinary and inter-professional education. It is the fifth medical school in the UT System and the first medical school established in nearly five decades by a member of the Association of American Universities, an organization of leading public and private research universities.

The University of Texas Medical Center, anchored by Dell Medical School, is defining the future of health. Announced in August 2023 with planning and implementation underway, The University of Texas Medical Center will cement Austin as a premier destination for health care alongside other major Texas cities. With two new, state-of-the-art hospitals – A UT specialty hospital and a cancer center being built by MD Anderson – plus the academic and research expertise of UT, The University of Texas Medical Center will provide the integrated, world-class care that is a hallmark of academic medicine.

The Dell Medical School is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to excellence within the learning health system.

About The Associate Chair of Investigation and Discover

The Dell Medical School of The University of Texas at Austin is seeking an exceptional leader to serve as the Associate Chair of Investigation and Discovery of the Department of Women’s Health.

The Associate Chair of Investigation and Discovery will be an integral part of the continued growth and development of the research program within the Department.

The position is sub-specialty agnostic, thus open to applicants independent of area of sub-specialization or interest.

Specific job responsibilities will include:

Partner with Department leadership to develop a strategic plan for research; aligning with the clinical priorities of the Department and building on the existing areas of strength within the myriad of outstanding programs at UT Austin

Lead the continued growth and development of a sustainable research infrastructure for the Department including an existing research support team of eleven

Mentor junior faculty, staff and learners

Create models for faculty and trainee research support, including training, tools and collaborative platforms

Identify and secure funding for Departmental research priorities

Enhance opportunities for implementation and dissemination of discovery to improve health in the Austin community

Develop metrics and performance evaluation processes for faculty members’ research contributions in conjunction with Department Chair

Collaborate with the Associate Chair of Clinical Integration and Operations and Education to ensure cohesive, mutually reinforcing initiatives

Represent the Department in key research related decision making bodies within the Dell Medical School and with care partners

Collaborate with other departmental Associate Chairs of Investigation and Discovery in other Dell Medical School Departments on cross-cutting initiatives

Develop and foster cross-campus collaborations

Support the continued development of an innovative research curriculum in graduate medical education

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We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package that is well rounded and competitive,…