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Family Medicine, Primary Care Researcher

Position Number: 6714390
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Medicine - Medical Researcher

Family Medicine, Primary Care Researcher

Details

We invite you to join the multidisciplinary faculty of the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, Division of Family and Community Medicine in the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine, University of Utah. We are seeking a dedicated and innovative scientist to conduct research highly relevant to primary care and support the development and growth of our Practice Based Research Network (PBRN). This open-track, open-rank position offers an exciting opportunity to provide leadership in integrating research to patient care, joining a dynamic faculty committed to excellence in patient care, education, scholarship, and research. This faculty position is primarily dedicated to conducting extramurally-funded research and PBRN development, but will also provide opportunities for involvement in education, mentoring, administration/service, and clinical care (if applicable).

Our department is composed of 2 divisions: Family and Community Medicine and Public Health. This structure provides a rich environment for scholarship and collaboration. You will have access to research support including pre-award services, post-award services, and other central administrative research staff. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and innovative research culture, where your contributions can make a significant difference in primary care. We are revitalizing our Practice Based Research Network (PBRN), linking our primary care clinicians and practices together to answer community-based health care questions and translate research findings into practice. Through the PBRN, we engage our clinicians in quality improvement activities and generate evidence in primary care practice to improve the health of all Americans. The Division of Family and Community Medicine includes primary care and urgent care services, involves 11 clinics, spans 5 counties, employs over 200 clinicians, and serves more than 574,600 patients annually.

We are looking for a candidate with a strong background and passion for translational and health services research relevant to primary care practice. The ideal candidate will have experience in both clinical and research settings, with a proven track record of scholarly activity appropriate to the level of experience, including publication and external funding. Excellent interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills are essential, as you will work a variety healthcare professionals and researchers.

The position offers opportunity to collaborate with teams of highly successful researchers in the department as well as in the University of Utah Health Sciences, including the newly launched Integrating Medicine and Policy to Achieve Healthcare Transformation (IMPACT) program, the Center for Clinical and Translational Sciences, the Utah Genome Project/Precision Medicine, Cardiovascular Research Center, the Diabetes-Metabolism Research Center, and other centers and departments. Additional collaborative opportunities are available across the University of Utah including in the departments of psychology, sociology, business, social work, engineering, anthropology, economics, and many others.

Key Responsibilities:

Secure extramural funding to support research initiatives to enhance primary care, including supporting the PBRN. This includes writing grants and leading grant writing teams for a variety of potential funders.

Collaborate with clinicians, researchers, and community leaders to develop and implement high-quality and impactful research in family medicine and primary care.

Help build, facilitate, and guide research teams involving clinicians, researchers and community stakeholders.

Disseminate research findings through active peer-reviewed publication and similar peer-reviewed outlets for high impact.

Mentor clinicians, junior faculty, and trainees in scholarship and research.

Qualifications

Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent in a related field.

Advanced research training (e.g., post-doctoral training, research fellowship), or equivalent experience

Demonstrated experience in translational and health services research, including a track record of publications and grant funding appropriate to your career level.

Strong commitment to mentoring in research and scholarship.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Track record of work in health behavior change in clinical populations, sleep medicine, women's health and/or primary care workforce and care delivery innovation.

Experience with primary care PBRNs.

Responsibilities:

0.50-.90 Research and Research Administration (PBRN)

0-0.10 Teaching, based on need and fit

Negotiable level Clinical (if applicable)

0.10 Department service, administration, and mentoring

The above are estimates and will be adjusted for individual candidate qualifications and Department needs.

Candidates should submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae along with the application.

The online application is available at: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/191643

For additional information, please contact Bernadette Kiraly, MD at: bernadette.kiraly@hsc.utah.edu

The Department of Family and Preventive Medicine was founded in 1970 making it one of the oldest and most established family medicine departments in the country. Currently ranked #2 in NIH funding in the 2024 Blueridge Report, the Department offers four different graduate degrees, teaches medical students, and trains residents in Family Medicine and Medicine/Pediatrics. The Department of Family and Preventive Medicine optimizes quality of life through scholarship that advances health and wellbeing in home, workplaces, and communities. We value intellectual curiosity, respectful working environment, integrity, collaboration, accountability, and excellence.

The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.

Department: 00223 - Family and Preventive Medicine
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Track: Track Dependent on Qualifications
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Requisition Number: PRN03952F

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/191812

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

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