Vice Chair of Research

The UC Davis Department of Neurology is recruiting a Vice Chair of Research at the Associate or Full Professor level in the Regular, In Residence or Clinical X series.

The Vice Chair of Research will provide leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight of the department’s research programs and activities with a focus on the growth and sustainability of the department’s research portfolio.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Vice Chair of Research will collaborate with department and University leadership to insure an innovative and entrepreneurial-oriented culture focused on high-quality clinical, basic, and translational research. The position requires strong leadership and management skills related to developing operational effectiveness, advising on research priorities, strategic planning, funding needs, IRB submission, budgeting, etc.

The Vice Chair of Research will provide guidance and mentorship to all levels of faculty; recruit and retain high potential research faculty; support and expand student involvement in research at all levels in partnership with the Vice Chair of Education; develop strategies to enhance communication and collaboration in partnership with the department Chair; and create an environment that values and supports research programs. This position will serve as a liaison between departmental leadership, research leaders at the School of Medicine, and research leaders across campus to identify best practices and additional opportunities for multidisciplinary interactions.

As an Academic Senate faculty member responsibilities include: clinical service in the area of specialty, as applicable; teaching to medical students, residents, and fellows; conducting and producing scholarly work, clinical/translational research; a record of peer-reviewed publications; success in obtaining extramural funding, as applicable; and University service. All responsibilities will be further determined based on faculty series.

For the full position description and to apply, visit https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF04339