Professor, Internal Medicine

About the role

The Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch seeks a Vice Chair for Research to serve as a senior faculty leader responsible for delineating and executing a growth strategy for the department's research enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive research growth strategy aligned with UTMB's strategic priorities
• Serve as the Chair's principal delegate for research matters, coordinating research efforts across all Internal Medicine divisions
• Identify and advance opportunities for interdisciplinary, translational, and clinical research collaborations
• Represent the department at the School of Medicine Council of Vice Chairs of Research and other institutional research committees
• Foster partnerships with other departments, institutes, and centers at UTMB to build synergistic programs
• Support processes that streamline research administration, compliance, and funding support
• Advocate for departmental needs related to cores, facilities, and research support services
• Chair the Department of Internal Medicine Research Council, comprising the Vice Chair for Research and Associate Chiefs for Research from across the Divisions, to coordinate and advance departmental research initiatives
• Encourage integration of novel technologies and approaches, including artificial intelligence and advanced analytics, to enhance research productivity
• Facilitate robust opportunities for medical students and residents to engage in research across the department's divisions

Requirements

• MD, DO, PhD, or MD/PhD degree; Board Certification in Internal Medicine or subspecialty if clinically active
• Eligibility for medical licensure in Texas (if clinically active)
• Academic rank of Associate Professor or Professor at an accredited medical school, or qualifications consistent with appointment at this level at UTMB
• Proven track record as a federally funded investigator (NIH or equivalent peer-reviewed funding)
• Demonstrated leadership in research program development, mentorship, and collaboration
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to build consensus and lead through influence
• Expertise in areas synergistic with UTMB's strengths, including Cardio-Kidney-Metabolic disease, Healthy Aging, Brain Health, Microbiology/Immunology, or related fields
• Track record of successful mentorship resulting in grant success and promotion of junior investigators
• Record of scholarly productivity in basic, translational, or clinical research, including high-impact publications and sustained extramural funding
• Experience with interdisciplinary and collaborative research initiatives, including development of center grants or program projects
• Involvement in institutional research leadership, including service on research committees, grant review panels, or strategic planning groups
• Leadership development through participation in structured programs such as leadership academies, executive education, or formal management and communication workshops

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading research growth initiatives or multi-investigator research programs in academic medical centers
• Expertise in areas synergistic with UTMB's strengths, including Cardio-Kidney-Metabolic disease, Healthy Aging, Brain Health, Microbiology/Immunology, or related fields
• Track record of successful mentorship resulting in grant success and promotion of junior investigators
• Record of scholarly productivity in basic, translational, or clinical research, including high-impact publications and sustained extramural funding
• Experience with interdisciplinary and collaborative research initiatives, including development of center grants or program projects
• Involvement in institutional research leadership, including service on research committees, grant review panels, or strategic planning groups
• Leadership development through participation in structured programs such as leadership academies, executive education, or formal management and communication workshops