Physician Internal Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Director of Research (Open Rank/Track Faculty)

Position Overview

The Ohio State University College of Medicine’s Division of Hospital Medicine is seeking an exceptional scholar to develop a program recognizable at the national level within the sub-specialty of Hospital Medicine. We are currently recruiting for a Director of Research to help lead the division in expanding its research infrastructure to amplify its commitment to health services, quality improvement, operational excellence, and education.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor a research strategic plan within the Division of Hospital Medicine.
• Serve as a resource for research methodology, research project planning, and champion a culture of discovery.
• Mentor faculty, trainees and other students to ensure sound project planning, execution, data analysis, and publication of results.
• Work closely with faculty to develop research plans and proposals with an emphasis on future external funding through the identification of funding sources, grant workshops, and collaborative research opportunities.
• Provide assistance in the: 1) management of research budgets and research conflicts; 2) oversight of research staff; and 3) development, maintenance, and circulation of research reports.
• Service on key divisional committees is expected, likely will serve on department or institutional committees as well.

Requirements

• An MD, DO, MBBS, or equivalent degree with formal training or credentials in a relevant discipline.
• Ability to obtain full medical license in the state of Ohio.
• An actively funded research program in basic, translational, clinical or health services research designed to directly or indirectly improve the practice of medicine.
• A record of scholarly achievement and funding capabilities appropriate to the applicant’s seniority and professional experience.
• Experience in research mentorship.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills for work in an interdisciplinary department.
• High productivity in regards to peer-reviewed publications and presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative research relationships at local level, and at Regional or National level.
• Current journal editor or experience on editorial board.
• Qualifications for an academic appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor rank.
• PhD, MPH or equivalent experience preferred.