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Vice Chair of Research - Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

University of Kansas Medical Center, Des Moines, Iowa, United States

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Department:

SOM KC Otolaryngology (ENT) ----- Faculty

Position Title:

Vice Chair of Research - Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

Job Family Group:

Academic

Job Description Summary:

The Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Kansas School of Medicine is seeking a dynamic surgeon-scientist of exceptional potential and emerging scholarship, to enhance and build upon our research and educational portfolio. The position will be at the associate and/or professor level. The candidate will also hold the title of Vice Chair of Research and be a recipient of an endowed professorship of Skull Base Surgery.

The Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery has a robust portfolio of clinical research and has been ranked within the top 32 of Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research rankings for NIH funding among otolaryngology departments across the country. The Department is highly collaborative with partners across the University of Kansas system and enjoys a national reputation as a leader in otolaryngology. Our research portfolio spans all subspecialties, including investigator-initiated trials in hearing loss, outcomes research in head and neck cancer, novel applications of olfactory biomarkers to diagnose neurocognitive disorders, and artificial intelligence and machine learning applications to advance healthcare delivery research. In addition, the candidate will join a clinically productive academic department that includes seven sub-specialty divisions in otorhinolaryngology consisting of twenty-four clinicians, three clinical fellows, and five advanced practice providers. Community practice sites include the University of Kansas Health System as well as our affiliate sites of the Kansas City Missouri Veteran’s Administration, University Health, all in Kansas City.

Job Description:

The candidate will provide guidance, mentorship, and oversight to researchers within the Otolaryngology department. This includes clinical faculty, basic science researchers, and trainees at all levels in the following areas: Work closely with the department research administrator on management of grants and clinical trial contracts ensuring the appropriate spend down and study closure plans are in place. Partner with the Department research administrator on management of grants and clinical trial contracts and ensure the appropriate send down and study close plans are in place. Co-lead weekly departmental research meetings and lead overall research strategy Understand research funding environment and help researchers pursue grant opportunities with greatest likelihood of success Upon request, provide grant scientific review and constructive feedback for upcoming grant submissions Assist faculty and trainees with identifying multidisciplinary collaborators to bolster their study teams and increase the scientific rigor of grant proposals. Required Qualifications: Education: M.D., M.D./Ph.D., D.O., or equivalent Completion of an accredited training program in Otolaryngology Licensure/Certifications Board Certified or Board Eligible in Otolaryngology Ability to acquire a license to practice in the State of Kansas and Missouri Work Experience: Successful track record of research activities, publication and funding Preferred Qualifications: Proven track record of extramural funding. Required Documents: Resume/CV Cover Letter If selected as a final candidate for this position, you may be required to complete the Association of American of Universities Representations and Warranties document and sign a release of records that will allow the University of Kansas Medical Center to conduct a further background check with former employers. A copy of the Representations and Warranties document can be found here . Comprehensive Benefits Package: Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html Employee Type:

Regular

Time Type:

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