Professor, Internal Medicine-Geriatrics

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and lead independent clinical research programs examining aging-in-place interventions, with particular emphasis on technology-enabled solutions, home-based care models, and community support systems.
• Generate competitive grant applications and secure substantial extramural funding from federal agencies (NIH/NIA, PCORI, AHRQ, NSF), foundations, and industry partners.
• Contribute to the research infrastructure and scientific priorities of the UTMB Pepper Center, including participation in pilot project review, core utilization, and collaborative research initiatives.
• Advance the mission of the Texas Healthy Aging & Technology Initiative through research on innovative technologies that support independence and quality of life for older adults.
• Publish high-impact research findings in premier peer-reviewed journals and present at national and international scientific conferences.
• Establish and maintain productive collaborations with interdisciplinary teams across UTMB and with external academic, industry, and community partners.

Mentorship & Academic Development

• Mentor junior faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and trainees in research design, grant writing, manuscript preparation, and career development.
• Serve as primary mentor or co-mentor on career development awards (K awards, T32 positions).
• Contribute to the training mission of the Pepper Center by engaging with scholars and pilot project investigators.
• Participate in educational activities for medical students, residents, and fellows as appropriate.

Service & Leadership

• Serve on institutional committees related to aging research, technology innovation, or research infrastructure.
• Contribute to peer review activities for journals and funding agencies.
• Engage in professional service at regional and national levels, including scientific societies focused on aging and geriatrics.

Required Qualifications

• Education & Training: MD, DO, PhD, DrPH, DPT, OTD, DNP or equivalent doctoral degree in a relevant field (geriatrics, gerontology, health services research, biomedical engineering, or related disciplines).
• Advanced training through fellowship, postdoctoral research, or equivalent experience in aging research.
• Research Excellence: Exceptional track record of peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals, demonstrating sustained productivity and scholarly impact. Proven success in securing extramural funding as principal investigator, with demonstrated ability to compete for NIH or equivalent federal funding. Expertise in clinical research methodologies relevant to aging populations (e.g., clinical trials, pragmatic trials, implementation science, mixed methods, or technology evaluation). Research focus aligned with aging-in-place, home-based interventions, technology applications for older adults, or related areas.
• Mentorship & Leadership: Documented experience successfully mentoring junior investigators, trainees, or students in research. Evidence of mentees' career advancement, publications, or independent funding success. Strong collaborative skills and ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary research teams.
• Professional Competencies: Excellent grant writing and scientific communication skills. Strong organizational and project management abilities. Commitment to advancing health equity and addressing disparities in aging populations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Pepper Center activities, NIA-funded research networks, or similar aging research infrastructure.
• Expertise in health technology assessment, digital health interventions, or assistive technology for older adults.
• Established national reputation in geriatrics or gerontology research.
• Experience with community-engaged research or partnerships with aging services organizations.
• Track record of successful interdisciplinary collaboration (e.g., engineering, computer science, social sciences).
• Active involvement in professional societies such as the American Geriatrics Society or Gerontological Society of America.

Salary Range

Commensurate with experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.