UNIV - Open Rank Research Faculty - Surgery

Responsibilities

• Identify funding opportunities and secure grants from federal agencies, foundations, and industry sponsors to support healthcare science research in surgery.
• Develop and co-develop proposals, protocols, and grant applications focused on patient outcomes, quality initiatives, and health services implementation.
• Mentor students, residents, and junior faculty in research methodology, grant writing, and scholarly activities related to health services practices.
• Disseminate findings via abstracts, manuscripts, and presentations.
• Develop and deliver curriculum in health services research for surgical trainees, residents, and fellows.
• Provide consultation to surgeons and healthcare providers on strategies for sustainability of healthcare innovations.
• Establish collaborations with other departments, institutions, and industry partners to promote interdisciplinary research and clinical initiatives.
• Participate in departmental and institutional committees focused on quality improvement and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D., or equivalent) in implementation science, health services research, public health, or a related field with track record of achieving federal funding.
• Knowledge and experience using health services research methodologies (quantitative and qualitative) applicable to healthcare.
• Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams and across organizational boundaries.
• Flexibility to thrive in a dynamic academic environment with competing priorities and deadlines.

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: Ability to perform job functions in an upright position (Frequent); Ability to perform job functions in a seated position (Frequent); Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile (Frequent); Ability to work indoors (Continuous); Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes (Infrequent); Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces (Infrequent); Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions (Infrequent); Ability to squat and perform job functions (Infrequent); Ability to perform 'pinching' operations (Infrequent); Ability to fully use both hands/arms (Frequent); Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders (Frequent); Ability to reach in all directions (Frequent); Possess good finger dexterity (Continuous); Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions (Continuous); Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted (Infrequent); Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches, unassisted (Infrequent); Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted (Infrequent); Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted (Infrequent); Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes (Continuous); Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand (Frequent); Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance (Frequent); Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception (Continuous); Good peripheral vision capabilities (Continuous); Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction (Continuous); Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements (Frequent).

Pay

Salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

40 hours per week.