The Vice Dean for Research (VDR) is a senior-level position reporting directly to the new Dean of the Stritch School of Medicine (SSOM). The VDR will work with the dean to expand and oversee the research enterprise with a focus on scholarly excellence across the continuum of basic, translational, and clinical investigation. Reporting to the VDR are the directors of research institutes, centers, and cores, and the Associate Deans overseeing the biomedical graduate programs and postdoctoral affairs. The VDR works externally with the leadership of foundations and agencies, and academic, clinical, industrial, and community research partners.

Candidates must hold an MD/PhD, MD, DO, or PhD with a record of federally funded research, and broad experience in all aspects of basic, translational, and clinical research; a physician-scientist is preferred. Experience planning, implementing, and sustaining comprehensive research programs or centers as well as a strong commitment to cultural diversity is desired.

Loyola offers exceptional, comprehensive benefits and excellent work-life balance. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/6725.

Questions can be directed to: Martha King, Assistant Provost and Director of Faculty Administration, via e-mail: mking17@luc.edu or ph: 708-216-3354.