Faculty.Professor.Professor - Full-Time - 26004568
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The University of Pittsburgh’s Department of Medicine and Section of Palliative Care seeks a physician (MD/DO), PhD scientist, or PharmD in a relevant field with a research focus on palliative care and serious illness. The appointee will serve as Associate Chief of Research and Director of the Palliative Research Center, collaborating with Section faculty and reporting to the Section Chief. Appointment level and tenure status depend on qualifications and career track.
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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 View the full job description on the employer's website. Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. PI287287201 / 25-1071.00 Biological Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
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