Vice Chair of Research

Job Title: Vice Chair of Research

The Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine (https://medicine.buffalo.edu/departments/emergency.html ) is committed to academic excellence and diversity within our faculty, staff and student body and is seeking applications for an outstanding candidate to serve as Vice Chair of Research. The Department of Emergency Medicine is robust clinical department employing 95 physicians who staff three academic medical centers and five community hospitals. We have an established three-year Emergency Medicine residency with 48 residents as well as fellowships in point-of-care ultrasound and EMS.

The research program at the University at Buffalo Department of Emergency Medicine is well-established. We have a number of independent researchers, a significant grant portfolio, robust industry funding and contribute to all the major emergency medical journals.  We have an established infrastructure with robust support staff, as well as experts in financial management, grant writing, biostatistics and study design.

The selected candidate will hold a terminal degree of PhD or MD/DO and will serve as a leader in advancing the mission of the department focusing specifically on research. The Vice Chair for Research will work collaboratively with the chair and vice chairs for education, faculty affairs and clinical operations to ensure all missions of the department are advanced.  The Vice Chair will pursue independent research, but a significant component of their efforts will be to increase the depth and breadth of research activity within the entire department. They will work to ensure the department has a portfolio of research projects involving a variety of the faculty and work to identify and obtain extramural funding opportunities. The Vice Chair for Research will represent the department and work to leverage research opportunities within the Jacobs School of Medicine, national governmental and non-governmental organizations such as the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine and the Association of American Medical Colleges. The Vice Chair will play an important role in faculty and fellow recruitment.

Salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and background. A generous benefits package including 12% retirement is offered. A flexible schedule with hybrid work environment is offered. Transition and startup costs will be covered.

About The University at Buffalo

The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Qualifications

1. PhD, Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or international equivalent
2. Eligible for the rank of associate professor or greater
3. Extensive experience in academic emergency medicine research; with academic achievement and productivity as evidenced by combination of scholarships, publications, grant funding and national academic activities.
4. Proven record of independent extramural funding

Interested applicants should forward a CV to Dr. Robert F. McCormack, MD, MBA at rfmmd@buffalo.edu