Vice Chair of Research

The Department of Emergency Medicine (DoEM) at Dartmouth Health and the Geisel School of Medicine is seeking a highly qualified Clinician-Scientist to be our inaugural Vice-Chair of Research.

The DoEM at Dartmouth is a young, dynamic department which seeks to make substantive and meaningful contributions to the field of emergency medicine.  As an Ivy League research university, Dartmouth is a leading teaching and research institution and our faculty benefit from highly collaborative interactions across the Dartmouth campus including other clinical departments at Dartmouth Health, the Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth's College of Arts and Sciences, Thayer School of Engineering and Tuck School of Business.  Current areas of research in the DoEM include rural health care delivery, the intersection of critical care and prehospital medicine, point of care ultrasound including device development, wilderness medicine and geriatric emergency medicine. 

We are actively involved in numerous multi-institutional projects including substance use disorder, pediatric infectious disease, and maternal health care. 

We are seeking an established researcher who will not only maintain an independent research program, but who is also committed to mentoring others and to advancing a culture of inquiry and academic excellence across the entire department.

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged. We are especially interested in applicants who are able to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff from all backgrounds and with different identities and attributes.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a physician researcher with a national and international reputation for excellence in research and have an established extramural funded research program.
• Demonstrate the ability to partner with the Chair to strengthen the academic culture of the department and to mentor junior colleagues to facilitate advancement in rank.
• Work with the Chair and Chief Research Officer to advance equity in the research community at Dartmouth Health and Geisel School of Medicine.
• Have excellent clinical skills - all Dartmouth Health physicians are expected to work clinically, but the number of Emergency Department shifts is negotiable.
• Have a research interest that addresses an important and relevant clinical issue in our field that either complements our existing research interests or aligns with interests of other departments at Dartmouth Health, Geisel School of Medicine or across the Dartmouth campus creating the opportunity for cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• Qualify for an academic appointment at the Geisel School of Medicine at the rank of Associate Professor or above.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Departmental leadership to create a strategic plan for research.
• Assist the Chair in fostering a departmental culture of academic inquiry and to enhance our standing within the academic community.
• Work with the Chair and the VC of Faculty Affairs to mentor faculty interested in research, to create mechanisms to train a cadre of junior faculty to be future research leaders, and facilitate advancement in academic rank.
• Expand a research infrastructure that includes grant writing and administration, advanced statistical planning and analysis, technical writing, mentorship, and clinical research operations.
• Work with residency leadership to develop a robust research curriculum.
• Enable faculty and residents to succeed and make meaningful contributions to our specialty.
• Assist the Chair in ensuring that the conduct of research in the Department of Emergency Medicine is held to the highest ethical standards and is in compliance with the policies and procedures set forth by the D-H Research Compliance Officer and the academic standards of the Geisel School of Medicine.
• Assist the Chair and Administrative leadership in creating and maintaining a research budget.
• Work with D-H research leadership, including the Chief Research Officer, and the Geisel School of Medicine to maximize opportunities for collaboration with other research teams at D-H, Geisel, and across campus, and allow us to maximize our opportunities to utilize institutional research resources.

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Cover letters should be addressed to:

Scott W. Rodi, MD, MPH

Chair, Department of Emergency Medicine

Please send CV and cover letter to:

Caitlin Vecchio Taylor, MBA CPRP-DEI

Physician Recruiter, Talent Acquisition

About Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

Every day, DHMC advances health through research, education, clinical practice, and community partnerships—providing each person the best care, in the right place, at the right time, every time. DHMC offers individuals at all levels and backgrounds with dynamic career opportunities in a culture that values their expertise and professionalism. We believe that the diversity of our community shows a strength we support and celebrate, and we are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone to thrive. Our team members not only enjoy extensive benefits and opportunities for ongoing career advancement: they embody the principles of compassion and empathy as they work to produce the best possible outcomes for our patients and their loved ones.

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school

• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency

• Board certified/board eligible in Emergency Medicine

• Eligible for unrestricted state medical license, DEA registration, and hospital privileges

• Eligible for faculty appointment at Associate Professor level or higher (or equivalent experience)

• Experience mentoring trainees or junior faculty in research