Professor, Internal Medicine

Primary 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
• Work closely with the Office of Clinical Research, the Chief Research Officer, and their associates to align departmental research initiatives with institutional strategy and resources
• Identify and advance opportunities for interdisciplinary, translational, and clinical research collaborations
• Serve as a liaison for research compliance and integrity, supporting investigators through IRB processes and responding to concerns

Faculty Development and Mentorship

• Partner with the Chair and Division Chiefs to strategically recruit and retain research faculty who will strengthen the department's portfolio
• Partner with the Vice Chair for Faculty Affairs on mentoring program development for research track faculty
• Provide structured mentorship to junior investigators and guide them in establishing independent funding and scholarship
• Oversee departmental research education initiatives, including faculty development in grant writing, research methods, and scholarly productivity

Research Infrastructure and Operations

• Collaborate with departmental and institutional leaders to ensure optimal use of research resources, space, and infrastructure
• 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
• Support scholarship dissemination through presentations, publications, and multi-investigator grants

Collaboration and Administrative Responsibilities

• Foster partnerships with other departments, institutes, and centers at UTMB to build synergistic programs
• Represent the department at the School of Medicine Council of Vice Chairs of Research and other institutional research committees
• Promote collaborations that position UTMB and the Department of Internal Medicine for competitive extramural funding, including UTMB's innovation and tech transfer offices to support commercialization and industry partnerships
• Champion a culture of inquiry, innovation, and academic excellence
• Facilitate robust opportunities for medical students and residents to engage in research across the department's divisions
• Encourage integration of novel technologies and approaches, including artificial intelligence and advanced analytics, to enhance research productivity