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Associate Professor/Professor; Director, Lifespan Health Research Center
Position Number: 08Y168 Department: Community Health Full-time/Part-time Status: 100% FTE Salary Minimum: Negotiable Pay Grade: NA Submit: Applications (Curriculum vitae, cover letter and statement of research interests) and nominations. Apply to: Arthur S. Pickoff, MD, Chair, Department of Community Health, Boonshoft School of Medicine, Wright State University, Department of Community Health. P.O. Box 927, Dayton, OH 45401-0927 Closing Date: November 29, 2007 for first consideration, open until filled. Education and Experience: Doctoral degree; National/International recognition in areas relevant to the research within the Lifespan Health Research Center, including, but not limited to, population-based research, including the epidemiology and genetics of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, growth and body composition, obesity, endocrinology, osteoporosis, gerontology and nutrition; an outstanding record of peer-reviewed publications; extensive record of sustained, greater than five years, and substantial extramural grant support at the NIH level (as Principal Investigator of R01 or equivalent grants) with current or recent funding (within the past two years); at least two years administrative experience in a biomedical research department/center/division or equivalent; experience in research grant, division and/or departmental budget management; excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills; Eligible for appointment to the rank of Associate Professor or Professor within the Boonshoft School of Medicine. The faculty appointment will be made in the Department of Community Health at the level commensurate with qualifications. Preferred: Current funded research program that is consistent with the overall mission of the Center. At least two years experience as Director (or Assistant/Associate Director) in a biomedical research department/center/division or equivalent. Position Description: Working through the Department Chair and Dean of the School of Medicine: Provide general and daily administrative oversight of the Lifespan Health Research Center. Provide leadership, through short term planning and strategic planning, to plan implementation of grant proposals, faculty development and scientific staff development and scientific staff development, and to set the direction of the Center. Review and approve requests for authorization to seek extramural funding; assure availability of adequate space, personnel and resources, to accomplish proposed research is consistent with the overall goals and mission of the Center. Provide general guidance and oversight of faculty and coordination of faculty activities within the Center to promote the accomplishment of the overall research mission of the Center. Promote independent thought and creativity, as well as collaboration, among the faculty and scientist within the Center. Provide oversight of all personnel matters in the Center, including the hiring of new faculty, scientific staff and support staff. Provide oversight and responsibility for the finances of the Center. Assist investigators in the management of their grants and development accounts. Provide oversight of the Director's development account and the Center's account held by Wright State Physicians. Serve as principal investigator and personally conduct independent and collaborative research programs within the Center that enhance the mission of the Center, and attract significant extramural support for the Center. Develop and cultivate new collaborations, new direction for research activities and programs for the Center; forming linkages with other investigators and departments within the Boonshoft School of Medicine, the University and the scientific community, with specific emphasis on obtaining large Center grants and grants that build and promote the theme of interdisciplinary research of the NIH Roadmap. Participate in, and engage other members of the Center, in the educational mission of the Boonshoft School of Medicine and the Department of Community Health, and in other departmental activities, as requested from time to time, by the department chair.
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