Penn State Health

Surgeon-Scientist, Vice Chair of Research - Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

The role involves running an independent research program and clinical practice, mentoring faculty and trainee researchers, developing collaborative programs within the Department and Institution, and expanding the Department's research and grant portfolio. The position supports a robust research environment with active engagement in clinical trials, translational research, surgical innovation, and education.

Key Responsibilities
  • Running an independent research program and clinical practice
  • Mentoring faculty and trainee researchers
  • Helping to develop collaborative programs within the Department and Institution
  • Growing the Department's research and grant portfolio
  • Participation in resident and medical student education
Required
  • M.D., M.D./Ph.D., D.O., or foreign equivalent
  • Completion of accredited training program
  • BC/BE in Otolaryngology
  • Track record of robust research, publication and funding
  • Ability to acquire a license to practice in the State of Pennsylvania
Preferred
  • A strong leader to enrich, grow, and lead the research program of the Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Benefits & Perks
  • Appointment will be at the Associate or full Professor level
  • A collaborative environment
  • A high-quality program with a national reputation for teaching, research, and state-of-the-art patient care
  • Interaction with dynamic clinicians and PhD researchers across departments, institutes with access to shared research resources
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA:Hershey

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 1.0

Shift: Day

Hours: Day

Recruiter: Please contact Ashley Nippert at anippert@pennstatehealth.psu.edu for additional information

The Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at Penn State Health seeks a Surgeon-Scientist, Vice Chair of Research. The selected candidate will be an independent clinician scientist with active research interests, technical expertise and past track record of extramural funding.

Responsibilities will include running an independent research program and clinical practice, mentoring faculty and trainee researchers, helping to develop collaborative programs within the Department and Institution, and growing the Department's research and grant portfolio.

At Penn State Health, we take great pride in the robust research program in the Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery. Faculty, residents, and students are actively engaged in research projects, with diverse interests spanning various study areas. Whether through clinical trials, translational research, surgical innovation, or training the next generation of leaders in our field, we strive to advance the state of the science.

What we’re offering:

  • Appointment will be at the Associate or full Professor level
  • A collaborative environment
  • Participation in resident and medical student education
  • A high-quality program with a national reputation for teaching, research, and state-of-the-art patient care
  • Interaction with dynamic clinicians and PhD researchers across departments, institutes with access to shared research resources

What we’re seeking:

  • A strong leader to enrich, grow, and lead the research program of the Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  • M.D., M.D./Ph.D., D.O., or foreign equivalent
  • Completion of accredited training program
  • BC/BE in Otolaryngology
  • Track record of robust research, publication and funding
  • Ability to acquire a license to practice in the State of Pennsylvania

This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.

Union: Non bargained
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