Clinical Physician Scientist | Department of Internal Medicine SOM | F73380 & F73390 - Virginia Commonwealth University

Mission or Goal of Unit: The vision of Stravitz-Sanyal Liver Institute isto be a platform for scientific research and innovation. Our goal is toseamlessly integrate scientific discovery into clinical care, ultimatelyimproving the health of the people we serve here in Virginia, as well as thosesuffering from liver disease around the world.

Chief Purpose of this position: The Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for LiverDisease and Metabolic Health at VCU in Richmond, Virginia, is seeking highlymotivated Clinical Physician Scientists to focus on translational studies of chronic liver diseases. These scientists have in-depth clinical knowledge of human health and disease,combined with skills in scientific investigation and analysis. This makes themuniquely resourceful and key to the above mission of the Institute.

Chief Purposes of this position include:

• Asking clinically relevant questions in a health research environment that will lead to development of research linking basic and clinical sciences
• Transform clinical observations into testable research hypotheses and translates research findings into medical advances
• Assures excellence in medical education in teaching students that to apply science to patient care as well as research
• Contribute specialized perspectives required to lead evolving fields such as genetic medicine, pharmacogenetics, and bioinformatics

Position Responsibilities: 

Teaching | Provide teaching to medical students, residents, and fellows in both their clinical and research roles.

Research | Focus on Discovery of biomedical innovation, lifesaving therapies, and disease prevention strategies that can be immediately translated to clinical care. Obtain grant funding, write scientific papers or books for publication and work collaboratively with a team of other researchers.

Clinical | Provide clinical services in the Hepatology clinics at VCUHS; participate in the inpatient management of patients with liver conditions.

Required Qualifications:

• Candidatesmust be Board Certified/Board Eligible in Gastroenterology and Hepatology
• Requiredto have Basic Science and/or Clinical Research experience and dedication topursue a Physician Scientist track
• Demonstratedexperience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and studentenvironment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU

Position Type: Clinical
Full time equivalent: 100
Tenure: Open
Rank: Open
Months: 12
Department:Department of Internal Medicine | Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition

ORP Eligible: Yes
Salary: Commensurate

Contact Information:
Contact Name: Kellie Smith, Associate Administrator, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
Contact Email: Kellie.Smith@vcuhealth.org