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- Leadership. The VCR will be responsible for developing and implementing a long-term strategic direction for the basic, clinical, and translational research programs in the department with input and collaboration from the faculty and Chair of the Department. This includes efforts to promote and enhance research collaboration and the development of team research projects. They will lead efforts for hiring faculty and trainees who are interested in pursuing research that contributes to our strategic plan. They will ensure that financial support, space, and other resources are available to our current research groups, as well as our future new hires, by coordinating assistance from our department, the UW School of Medicine and Public Health, and the Graduate School. They will serve as chair of the departmental Research & Development (R&D) committee. They will provide oversight for departmental research managers and administrators, and for pre- and post-award processing of external grant funding; manage our internal R&D funds and assure satisfactory progress of funded research projects; and help advance nominations of department members for internal and external research awards.
- Teaching and Mentoring. The VCR will provide instruction, mentoring, and support for faculty, fellows, residents, and students who are interested and/or involved in research. Educational opportunities may include didactic teaching in the department, the medical school, and the graduate school.
- Research. The VCR will be provided time and resources to pursue their own research interests. The successful candidate will be awarded the Bamforth Research Distinguished Chair in Anesthesiology.
- Clinical Service. Physician applicants will be given the opportunity, and in many cases expected to provide clinical service in their area of specialization. The department staffs several UW Health locations that care for patients undergoing inpatient and outpatient surgeries of all types, in both adult and pediatric populations, as well as critical care and chronic pain.
Institutional Statement on Diversity
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion
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| Institutional Statement on Diversity: |
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion
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| Additional Information: |
This position will be a dual appointment with UW-Madison and the UW Medical Foundation.
This vacancy is being announced simultaneously with job # 229501; please note that only one
vacancy exists. Having two job postings allows the School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Anesthesiology to consider candidates with both tenure-track faculty credentials and non-tenure-track faculty credentials for this position. This position of Vice Chair for Research (VCR) may be either tenure track or Clinical Health Sciences (CHS) track. Candidates interested in the tenure track should apply to position #229500, and candidates interested in the CHS track should apply to position #229501.
Candidates for Associate Professor or Professor in the tenure track must meet the requirements for appointment at rank per UW-SMPH and UW-Madison guidelines.
Candidates for Associate Professor or Professor in the Clinical Health Sciences (CHS) track must meet criteria for appointment at rank per UW-SMPH guidelines.
The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you chose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse for your legal or waiver fees.
The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment.
The UW Department of Anesthesiology was the first academic anesthesiology program in the country. We are ranked #33 among anesthesiology departments in the US in NIH funding (BRIMR 2019). We have a robust and diverse research environment and enjoy strong collaborations with other departments. Current research programs include investigations into the effects of anesthetics on consciousness, learning and memory, and delirium; the genetics of anesthetic-induced neurotoxicity; mechanisms and treatments for acute and chronic pain; development of respiratory monitoring technology; improving outcomes for patients requiring ICU care and liver transplant surgery; and testing of vaccines and treatments for COVID-19.
With a population of over 250,000, Madison is the capital city of Wisconsin and home to the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Situated on or near several scenic lakes, it is frequently cited as one of the best cities in the country in which to live. It offers an excellent environment for families and a wide variety of cultural and recreational opportunities
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| Instructions to Applicants: |
Please click "Apply Now" to start the application process. You will be required to submit a cover letter and resume for consideration. Your cover letter should highlight your experience and skills as they relate to the listed qualifications for maximum consideration.
The deadline for assuring full consideration is August 26, 2021, however positions will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.
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