Vice Chair for Research; Department of Pediatrics

Vice Chair for Research;

Department of Pediatrics Position Information Position Title:

Vice Chair for Research;

Department of Pediatrics Department:

Pediatrics Posting Link:

https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/61658 Posting Detail Information Position Summary The Department of Pediatrics in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo (UB), and Golisano Children's Hospital of Buffalo is recruiting a senior level faculty member to serve as Vice Chair for Research. The ideal candidate will be board certified in pediatrics and spend 0.6 FTE in their clinical care sub-specialty, and dedicate 0.4 FTE toward the responsibility and oversight of building the research enterprise within the department and developing a clinical research institute for pediatrics. Recruited faculty are expected to have external federal funding. Responsibilities of the Vice Chair for Research include:

• Overseeing research activities, initiatives, and projects within the department;
• Supporting and guiding research strategy and direction;
• Ensuring research compliance and quality;
• Managing research budgets and resources;
• Collaborating with other academic and administrative leaders;
• Facilitating communication between researchers and leadership.

Candidates will be appointed to rank commensurate with experience, and hiring package dependent on qualifications. The Department of Pediatrics is composed of 18 divisions, all actively engaged in research and dedicated to excellence in patient care and teaching. Clinical activities are based at Golisano Children's Hospital, the regional center for comprehensive and state-of-the-art pediatric trauma, surgical and medical care, including neonatal, perinatal and obstetrical services. As one of the 43 freestanding children's hospitals in the nation, and the only one in New York State, the entire facility was built with children and families in mind. The 12 floor 200-bed modem facility is an integral part of the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus (BNMC), linking with Buffalo General Medical Center, Gates Vascular Institute, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, and the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo and more. Further information about the Department and its research and educational missions is available at https://medicine.buffalo.edu/departments/pediatrics.html Outstanding Benefits Package Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit - all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages. About The University at Buffalo The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America's leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo. UBMD Pediatrics is one of 16 practice plans within UBMD Physicians' Group, the single largest medical group in Western New York. We provide premier health care to infants, children, adolescents and adults. In addition to primary care pediatrics, we have 17 pediatric subspecialties. Our physicians make up the academic teaching faculty within the Department of Pediatrics at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo and Golisano Children's Hospital. The Department is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, national origin, gender identity, disability or religion. Minimum Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent degree
• Board certified in Pediatrics Preferred Qualifications Physical Demands Salary Range Competitive Job Type Full-Time Special Instructions Summary Is a background check required for this posting?

No Contact Information Contact's Name:

Linda Ramsey Contact's Pronouns:

Contact's Title:

Department Administrator Contact's Email:

lkramsey@buffalo.edu

Contact's Phone:

716-323-0011

Posting Dates Posted:

03/17/2026 Deadline for

Applicants:

Open Until Filled Date to be filled: jeid-6e8599c00504074a812262e348423809