Family Medicine, Primary Care Researcher

About the role

We invite you to join the multidisciplinary faculty of the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, Division of Family and Community Medicine in the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine, University of Utah. We are seeking a dedicated and innovative scientist to conduct research highly relevant to primary care and support the development and growth of our Practice Based Research Network (PBRN).

Responsibilities

• Secure extramural funding to support research initiatives to enhance primary care, including supporting the PBRN.
  • This includes writing grants and leading grant writing teams for a variety of potential funders.
• Collaborate with clinicians, researchers, and community leaders to develop and implement high-quality and impactful research in family medicine and primary care.
  • Help build, facilitate, and guide research teams involving clinicians, researchers, and community stakeholders.
• Disseminate research findings through active peer-reviewed publication and similar peer-reviewed outlets for high impact.
  • Mentor clinicians, junior faculty, and trainees in scholarship and research.

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent in a related field.
  • Advanced research training (e.g., post-doctoral training, research fellowship), or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience in translational and health services research, including a track record of publications and grant funding appropriate to your career level.
  • Strong commitment to mentoring in research and scholarship.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Track record of work in health behavior change in clinical populations, sleep medicine, women's health and/or primary care workforce and care delivery innovation.
  • Experience with primary care PBRNs.

Pay

Salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time.