Heersink School of Medicine-Open Rank-Neurosurgery (Independent ResearcherResident Research Educator)
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Job Location:
Birmingham, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
The Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a qualified and motivated faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor tenure-earning to serve as an Independent Researcher and Resident Research Educator. As an independent researcher the individual will develop and then maintain an excellent extramurally funded independent research program in a neurosurgical-related area (50% 75%). The criteria of research success are establishing an independent research program regularly publishing in high quality leading journals and obtaining sufficient extramural funding for their research program. Other indicators of success include serving on editorial boards study sections and invitations to national and international research conferences. As the Resident Research Educator the individual will be responsible for the day-to-day facilitation of resident research education; mentoring; publication guidance; conference coordination (25% 50%); reporting to the Residency Program Director and Department Chair. This role ensures that all residents receive structured high-quality training in clinical translational and/or basic science research aligned with departmental and institutional academic missions. This position integrates education mentorship and research infrastructure to promote scholarly productivity and prepare residents for academic neurosurgery support of the Departments resident research education responsibilities will include: Monthly meetings with residents research designs project troubleshooting barriers to progress Journal Club support interpretation of medical evidence research design & methods (lead by MDs) Resident publication guidance authorship submission quality targets (approximately 2-3 residents per year) Pre-research year oversight project design regulatory approvals team assembly Research year oversight: project completion publication goals conference presentations Certificate program advising resident professional development career pathways Monthly trainee research performance reporting (to Dept Char & Resident Program Director) Clinical faculty coordination engagement as mentors and senior authors Galbraith Lecture and Scientific Session coordination annual planning and execution (with support from the Chairs office) Participation in international research education programs and global neurosurgery training opportunities Compliance Ensure all programs meet regulatory and accreditation standards Track and report research meeting attendance as part of monthly trainee performance reporting to the Residency Program Director. The individual will be expected to establish annual milestones and deliverables and submit semi-annual reports on their progress of achieving the duties and goals for both the Independent Researcher and the Resident Research Educator roles. The individuals annual evaluation by the Department Chair and Residency Program Director will be based in part on how well they have accomplished these responsibilities. For additional information about our department please visit our website at Qualifications
MD MD/PhD or PhD in a relevant field Faculty appointment (or eligibility) within the Department of Neurosurgery or a related discipline at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Demonstrated record of scholarly achievement including peer-reviewed publications Experience mentoring trainees in research
Preferred Qualifications
Prior leadership experience in graduate medical education or research training programs Experience in clinical trials translational research or basic science investigation Expertise in curriculum development and program evaluation Knowledge of the field of neurosurgery including common conditions surgical procedures and evidence-based research.
The Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a qualified and motivated faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor tenure-earning to serve as an Independent Researcher and Resident Research Educator. As an independent researcher the individual will develop and then maintain an excellent extramurally funded independent research program in a neurosurgical-related area (50% 75%). The criteria of research success are establishing an independent research program regularly publishing in high quality leading journals and obtaining sufficient extramural funding for their research program. Other indicators of success include serving on editorial boards study sections and invitations to national and international research conferences. As the Resident Research Educator the individual will be responsible for the day-to-day facilitation of resident research education; mentoring; publication guidance; conference coordination (25% 50%); reporting to the Residency Program Director and Department Chair. This role ensures that all residents receive structured high-quality training in clinical translational and/or basic science research aligned with departmental and institutional academic missions. This position integrates education mentorship and research infrastructure to promote scholarly productivity and prepare residents for academic neurosurgery support of the Departments resident research education responsibilities will include: Monthly meetings with residents research designs project troubleshooting barriers to progress Journal Club support interpretation of medical evidence research design & methods (lead by MDs) Resident publication guidance authorship submission quality targets (approximately 2-3 residents per year) Pre-research year oversight project design regulatory approvals team assembly Research year oversight: project completion publication goals conference presentations Certificate program advising resident professional development career pathways Monthly trainee research performance reporting (to Dept Char & Resident Program Director) Clinical faculty coordination engagement as mentors and senior authors Galbraith Lecture and Scientific Session coordination annual planning and execution (with support from the Chairs office) Participation in international research education programs and global neurosurgery training opportunities Compliance Ensure all programs meet regulatory and accreditation standards Track and report research meeting attendance as part of monthly trainee performance reporting to the Residency Program Director. The individual will be expected to establish annual milestones and deliverables and submit semi-annual reports on their progress of achieving the duties and goals for both the Independent Researcher and the Resident Research Educator roles. The individuals annual evaluation by the Department Chair and Residency Program Director will be based in part on how well they have accomplished these responsibilities. For additional information about our department please visit our website at Qualifications
MD MD/PhD or PhD in a relevant field Faculty appointment (or eligibility) within the Department of Neurosurgery or a related discipline at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Demonstrated record of scholarly achievement including peer-reviewed publications Experience mentoring trainees in research
Preferred Qualifications
Prior leadership experience in graduate medical education or research training programs Experience in clinical trials translational research or basic science investigation Expertise in curriculum development and program evaluation Knowledge of the field of neurosurgery including common conditions surgical procedures and evidence-based research.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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