Vice Chair for Research & Associate or Full Professor Full-time NEW

Vice Chair for Research & Associate or Full Professor

The Department of Urology in the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA invites applications from accomplished physician scientists with demonstrated expertise in basic science, translational science and/or clinical trials. This position will be in the Tenured Regular Professor series at the Associate or Full Professor rank. The incumbent will also hold an appointment as Vice Chair of Research, which is a term position that is subject to renewal. We seek a mid to senior level faculty member who will advance innovative, patient centered research programs that have the potential to translate discovery into clinical impact.

Successful candidates will join a highly collaborative and well resourced academic environment that supports cutting edge discovery science, robust clinical research infrastructure, inter-department collaboration, and strong institutional commitment to faculty development.

Key responsibilities include overseeing the research mission, infrastructure, and vision for the Department of Urology; leading and expanding independent and collaborative/team science internally and externally funded research conducted in the Department of Urology; stimulating, shepherding, and overseeing early and late phase investigator initiated and multicenter clinical studies; encouraging mechanistic or discovery based insights into urologic conditions with a target for potential clinical application; actively identifying high-quality external candidates for recruitment; supporting urology physician-scientist and trainee integration and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams; mentoring trainees (medical students, residents, and fellows), as well as faculty in research design, funding, and career development; encouraging and supporting Urology faculty and trainee contributions and scholarly dissemination to high impact publications and national/international presentations; participating in institutional research initiatives, centers, or networks aligned with expertise; supporting pathways for tech transfer and commercial development, if and when appropriate; and collaborating with intradepartmental and extradepartmental leadership within the David Geffen School of Medicine and Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center to leverage resources, streamline regulatory processes, and optimize research output.

Required qualifications include an MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent degree(s); board certification (or eligibility) in Urology; an established track record of productivity and funding in basic research, translational research, health services, and/or clinical trials; evidence of ongoing or emerging extramural funding (e.g., NIH, foundations, industry); a record of peer reviewed publications demonstrating scientific rigor and impact; and eligibility for appointment at the Associate or Full Professor level.

Preferred qualifications include experience as a basic, translational, and/or clinical researcher; prior leadership roles in research programs, cores, centers, or clinical trial networks; demonstrated commitment to mentorship, team science, and interdisciplinary collaboration; and experience advancing research inclusivity and excellence.