Description
The Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at Penn State Health seeks a Surgeon-Scientist, Vice Chair of Research. The selected candidate will be an independent clinician scientist with active research interests, technical expertise and past track record of extramural funding.
Responsibilities will include running an independent research program and clinical practice, mentoring faculty and trainee researchers, helping to develop collaborative programs within the Department and Institution, and growing the Department's research and grant portfolio.
At Penn State Health, we take great pride in the robust research program in the Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery. Faculty, residents, and students are actively engaged in research projects, with diverse interests spanning various study areas. Whether through clinical trials, translational research, surgical innovation, or training the next generation of leaders in our field, we strive to advance the state of the science.
What we're offering:
- Appointment will be at the Associate or full Professor level
- A collaborative environment
- Participation in resident and medical student education
- A high-quality program with a national reputation for teaching, research, and state-of-the-art patient care
- Interaction with dynamic clinicians and PhD researchers across departments, institutes with access to shared research resources
What we're seeking:
- A strong leader to enrich, grow, and lead the research program of the Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
- M.D., M.D./Ph.D., D.O., or foreign equivalent
- Completion of accredited training program
- BC/BE in Otolaryngology
- Track record of robust research, publication and funding
- Ability to acquire a license to practice in the State of Pennsylvania
About Us:
Penn State Health is a multi-hospital health system serving patients and communities across 29 counties of Pennsylvania. Our mission is to improve health through patient care, research, education, and community outreach. Penn State College of Medicine is located on the Milton S. Hershey Center campus and partners with Penn State Health to improve lives through research and education.
Community:
- Excellent public schools with many ranking in the top 20% in the state.
- Central PA offers vibrant urban areas surrounded by small-town rural/suburban communities, which afford exceptional cultural opportunities and outdoor activities.
- We are located in Hershey, PA with proximity to New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC, and Baltimore.
Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.
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