Radiology - Physician - Clinical Research

The Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is recruiting a Vice Chair of Clinical Research to join our leadership team in Nashville, TN. The Vice Chair of Clinical Research will be responsible for leading and growing clinical and translational imaging research across the VUMC enterprise.

Position Highlights:

1. Clinical Research & Administration:

• • Develop and implement clinical and translational imaging research strategies aligned with department and organizational goals
  • Partner with departmental and organizational leaders to grow the clinical imaging research footprint
  • Manage and oversee daily clinical research operations
  • Foster a collaborative clinical research environment with internal and external stakeholders, including industry, government agencies, etc.
  • Develop and support mentoring pathways for trainees and junior faculty

2. Clinical & Teaching:

• • Partial clinical effort within a specialty or subspecialty
  • Participate in educational programs (i.e., lectures, conferences, teaching trainees, etc.)

Position Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience and a forward-looking vision for integrating Artificial Intelligence into clinical research are highly desirable
• Clinical Educator or Investigator track with an active ongoing publication history consistent with this role
• Established record of continuous industry and/or federal extramural funding as PI
• Prior leadership experience within the academic setting
• Hold an MD, MD/PhD or equivalent degree
• ABR certified
• Eligible for TN license
• On site role in Nashville

Exciting Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability/Occurrence-based professional liability
• A 403(b) program with approximately 5% salary match
• Sizable relocation stipend for on-site readers moving to Nashville
• 57 paid days off (including holidays, PTO, and CME)
• Tuition benefit (55% of Vanderbilt University's tuition) for up to 3 children
• Annual departmental incentive compensation
• Professional development fund for CME and other expenses

About Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is a renowned leader in healthcare, education, and research. As part of the US News Best Hospitals Honor Roll, VUMC is one of the country's most respected medical centers, known for its innovative approach to patient care and medical research.

• The Department of Radiology & Radiological Sciences is comprised of 100+ fellowship-trained radiologists across 10 specialties.
• VUMC is the 5th largest recipient of funding from the National Institutes of Health and has over $1 billion in annual research awards from government, industry, foundations and donors.
• VUMC has the nation's largest health system DNA bio bank and the largest biomedical informatics department.

Nashville, Tennessee, famously known as "Music City", is a vibrant city with a rich cultural hub. Located in the heart of Middle Tennessee, Nashville offers access to live entertainment, museums, national sporting events, a thriving food scene, and extensive greenways, parks, and lakes for hiking, biking, boating, and other outdoor recreational activities.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled .

International medical graduates must be ECFMG certified, have passed USMLE Step 1 and Step 2, completed a U.S.-based residency program, and hold a valid J-1 or H-1B visa