Associate Chair for Research

The Associate Chair for Research will work with the Assistant Chair for Clinical Research, Director of Clinical Research, Division Directors, other Vice Chairs, and scientists and physician scientists throughout the department to set the tone for Department of Pediatrics / Dell Children's Medical Center research initiatives. This position will lead the development and oversight of our strategic efforts related to basic, translational, and clinical research in partnership with the Dell Pediatric Research Institute, the Dell Medical School, and the broader University of Texas – Austin community. The Associate Chair for Research should be an individual who has an established, independent research career in research or population science. The Associate Chair for Research should develop and maintain a broad knowledge of administrative, ethical, and regulatory issues as it relates to the mission of discovery, with an emphasis on basic, translational, clinical, and population-relevant research.

Specific Responsibilities :

• Develop a strategic plan for Departmental research based on the clinical and educational priorities of the Department and its affiliates, building on existing areas of strength within the outstanding programs at UT Austin;
• Serve in the following capacities :

Chair of the Department Research Committee

IRB review

Supporting the development of single investigator and / or multi-investigator clinical research studies

Administrative Responsibilities :

Qualifications

Application Instructions

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

College / School / Unit : Dell Medical School

Department : Pediatrics

Posted : Jul 27, 2023

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