What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgeon-Scientist, Vice Chair of Research - Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery position at Penn State Health?
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Location: US:PA:Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Day
Hours: Day
Recruiter: Please contact Ashley Nippert at anippert@pennstatehealth.psu.edu for additional information
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
This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
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. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday – Friday, email hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.
Union: Non bargained
