Where University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA, United States Description The University of Pittsburgh Section of Palliative Care is recruiting an Associate Chief of Research and Director of the Palliative Research Center to lead a group of faculty who are passionate about serious illness research. The ideal candidate will have a successful research portfolio, is qualified as an Assistant, Associate, or full Professor, and will be eager to mentor the next generation of palliative care researchers. The Section of Palliative Care includes a renowned palliative care fellowship program and is well-known for innovations in medical education and medical communication, running multiple specialty-specific communication trainings annually. The Palliative Research Center, established in 2019, hosts palliative care and serious illness researchers from diverse departments in the Schools of Medicine, Nursing, and Public Health.

Full description:

The Department of Medicine and Section of Palliative Care in the Division of General Internal Medicine is seeking a full-time physician (MD/DO), PhD scientist or PharmD in a relevant field with a research focus on palliative care and serious illness at the levels of Assistant Professor, appointment or tenure stream, Associate Professor, appointment or tenure stream and Professor, appointment stream or tenured depending on qualifications and career track to serve as the Associate Chief of Research (ACR) and Director of the Palliative Research Center (PaRC). In this role, the ACR will collaborate closely with the Section Faculty and report directly to the Section Chief. The Section of Palliative Care is a multidisciplinary team committed to improving quality of life for patients and families through delivery of quality palliative care, education of palliative care skills and advancement in palliative care innovation. We work with patients at academic hospitals and at outpatient clinics throughout the region. Our fellowship program is nationally recognized and comprised of four fellowship tracks to accommodate diverse career goals. The Palliative Research Center (PaRC) consists of faculty from across the Schools of Health Sciences, including researchers from palliative care and many medical subdisciplines, nursing, and public health. PaRC supports researchers throughout their careers and encourages collaboration between faculty members across disciplines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research Leadership
• Develop and implement the strategic research mission of the Section and the Palliative Research Center (PaRC).
• Recruitment and Mentorship
• Recruit junior and mid-level investigators and provide mentorship for palliative care investigators.
• Collaboration and Engagement
• Promote synergy and partnerships across disciplines and University departments, schools and institutes.
• Grant Funding
• Nurture collaborative relationships with foundations and industries and advance federal research projects (NIH, PCORI). Resources available
• Palliative Research Center (PaRC)
• Center for Research on Health Care (CRHC)
• VA Center for Health Care Evaluation, Research Promotion (CHERP)
• Institute for Clinical Research Education (ICRE) Applicants for Assistant Professor, appointment or tenure stream, should have three or more years of experience in the field of clinical and/or health services research; have achieved or established the ability to attain external research funding; have dispersed results through peer-reviewed publications and other scientific forums; have noteworthy teaching experience; and established the capability for continued career development, promotion, and tenure.

Applicants for Associate Professor, appointment or tenure stream, should have five or more years of experience in the field of clinical and/or health services research; have independent, external research funding and an extensive record of peer-reviewed publications; have substantial teaching experience; and demonstrate the ability for continued, impactful, independent scholarly contributions and leadership. Applicants for Professor, appointment stream or tenured, will have served five to seven years as Associate Professor. The rank of professor regards the individual accomplishments of respected knowledge and status in a distinguished field of learning and the achievement of successful teaching knowledge and practices. The professor should have obtained enhanced stature in their field through contributions of scholarship, professional practice, and leadership in professional and learning organizations. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and a dynamic working environment. Interested applicants will submit a curriculum vitae and apply via the University of Pittsburgh Talent Center. Contact Sarah Slater, scs193@pitt.edu to be sent the link when it is available. The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer/disability/veteran.

About UPMC:

The University of Pittsburgh and its partner, the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), are committed to excellence in biomedical science and health care in southwestern Pennsylvania. Together, they focus on training the next generation of health care specialists, conducting groundbreaking research, and delivering outstanding patient care. The University encompasses six schools of health sciences, all sharing a mission to advance education, biomedical research, and health promotion. Notably, the University has doubled its NIH support since 1998 and is a leader in NIH-funded institutions, underscoring its commitment to research infrastructure and faculty recruitment.

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Jane Schell E-mail:

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