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Vice Chair of Research; Associate Professor​/Professor), Emergency Medicine, McGovern Medical School

Job in Town of Texas, Wisconsin, USA
Listing for: The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston)
Full Time position
Listed on 2025-12-01
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
  • Education / Teaching
    University Professor
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Vice Chair of Research (Associate Professor/Professor), Emergency Medicine, McGovern Medical School
Location: Town of Texas
Vice Chair of Research (Associate Professor/Professor), Emergency Medicine, McGovern Medical School

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McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, a leading academic health center, invites applications for a full-time, PhD considered, tenure-track eligible Associate Professor/Professor and Vice Chair of Research position in the Department of Emergency Medicine.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a highly motivated, board-certified Emergency Medicine Physician or PhD with a successful track record in all aspects of clinical and/or basic science research and is seasoned and passionate about leading an expanding and collaborative emergency medicine research team. The successful applicant will have a broad scope of responsibility and significant resources to lead the research mission of the department at the Texas Emergency Medicine Research Center.

The candidate should have a successful track record of federal funding awards in emergency research and have leadership and collaborative teamwork skills to develop and mentor high-quality research throughout the department.

Position

Key Accountabilities:

  • Research Leadership:
  • Develop and execute the department's research vision and strategic plan.
  • Identify research priorities and opportunities within the field of EM.
  • Oversee and mentor faculty, trainees, staff, and students involved in research.
  • Research Infrastructure:
  • Strengthen the department's research infrastructure, including clinical trial capabilities.
  • Promote collaborative research efforts within and outside the department.
  • Grant Acquisition and Management:
  • Review and analyze current research funding, including federal, foundation, and industry funding.
  • Work to increase the amount and diversity of research funding for the department.
  • Faculty Development:
  • Promote the recruitment and retention of physician-scientists and Ph.D. scientists.
  • Provide mentorship and training to faculty and trainees in research methodologies and skills.
  • Communication and Outreach:
  • Represent the department's research activities and initiatives at local, national, and international levels.
  • Disseminate research findings through publications, presentations, and other channels.
Areas of Focus in EM Research:

  • Acute Critical Care:
    Research into the diagnosis, treatment, and management of critically ill patients.
  • Trauma Care:
    Studies focused on improving the outcomes of trauma patients.
  • Public Health:
    Research into the prevention and management of public health emergencies.
  • Clinical Trials:
    Conducting research to evaluate the effectiveness of new treatments and interventions.
  • Interdisciplinary Research:
    Collaborating with other medical specialties and disciplines to address complex problems.
Qualifications:

  • Texas Medical License or be eligible for a Texas Medical License;
  • Required or preferred board certification/eligibility in the American Board of Emergency Medicine; or
  • PhD.
Qualified applicants must demonstrate a commitment to excellence, discovery, and service, have the potential to be outstanding in their field of expertise, and share an interest in fulfilling the common goals of McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston.

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10+ Years work experience
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