HIV Vaccine Clinical Research Leader - Infectious Diseases

The Department of Medicine, Infectious Diseases Division at the University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry is seeking a full-time academic faculty member at the Associate Professor or Full Professor level for a leadership position with an established preventive HIV vaccine clinical research site (HIV Vaccine Trials Network [HVTN]), which is funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).  Strong candidates will have previous experience in the conduct of vaccine clinical trials for HIV and/or COVID-19 and may have experience conducting other HIV prevention trials sponsored by NIAID.   The successful candidate will also have an opportunity to participate in a clinical trials program in HIV therapeutics (Advancing Clinical Trials Globally [ACTG]), and/or non-HIV infectious diseases (Infectious Diseases Clinical Research Consortium [IDCRC]), both funded by the NIAID.  A recruitment package to support the development of an aligned independent research program will be available to qualified individuals.  Clinical responsibilities will include Infectious Diseases consultation and teaching in inpatient and outpatient settings at Strong Memorial Hospital and its affiliated AIDS Center.

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Faculty rank and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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Qualifications

· M.D. Degree or equivalent

· Must obtain a New York State Medical License prior to start date

· Eligible for a Faculty Appointment at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

· Must meet all credentialing requirements

· Board Certified in Infectious Diseases

· Post offer Drug Screen and Health Assessment required

 · Compliance with University and New York State health requirements

Application Instructions

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Salary Range or Pay Grade

$225,000 - 350,000 a year

The referenced pay range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the base range of compensation for this faculty position. Individual salaries will be determined within the job’s salary range and established based on (but not limited to) market data, experience and expertise of the individual, and with consideration to related position salaries. Alignment of clinical incentive-based compensation may also be applicable and will be discussed during the hiring process.

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About University of Rochester Medical Center

One of the nation's top academic medical centers, the University of Rochester Medical Center forms the centerpiece of the University's health research, teaching, patient care and community outreach missions. Over the last five years, the UR School of Medicine and Dentistry has received almost $1.3 billion in total research funding. The School ranks in the top quartile of U.S. academic medical centers in research funding from the National Institutes of Health, attracting nearly three times the federal funding received by the medical schools in Albany, Syracuse and Buffalo combined.The University's health care delivery network– UR Medicine – is anchored by Strong Memorial Hospital - an 800-bed, University-owned teaching hospital which boasts specialty programs that consistently rank among the best in the nation according to US News & World Report. At URMC, our robust teaching and research programs transform the patient experience with fresh ideas and approaches steeped in disciplined science. Here, care is delivered by health care professionals who innovate, take intelligent risks, and care deeply about the lives they touch.