Family Medicine, Primary Care Researcher
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on418, Winchester Street, Murray, Salt Lake County, Utah, 84107, United States
About the Department and Team
We invite you to join the multidisciplinary faculty of the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, Division of Family and Community Medicine, within the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah. Founded in 1970, our department is one of the oldest and most established family medicine departments in the country. Currently ranked #2 in NIH funding in the 2024 Blueridge Report, we are dedicated to optimizing quality of life through scholarship that advances health and wellbeing in homes, workplaces, and communities.
Our department is composed of two divisions: Family and Community Medicine and Public Health. The Division of Family and Community Medicine includes primary care and urgent care services, spanning 11 clinics across 5 counties. We employ over 200 clinicians and serve more than 574,600 patients annually. This structure provides a rich environment for scholarship and collaboration, supported by pre-award and post-award services, as well as central administrative research staff.
We are revitalizing our Practice Based Research Network (PBRN), linking primary care clinicians and practices together to answer community-based healthcare questions and translate research findings into practice. Through the PBRN, we engage clinicians in quality improvement activities and generate evidence in primary care practice to improve the health of all Americans. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and innovative research culture where your contributions can make a significant difference in primary care.
About the Role
This open-track, open-rank position offers an exciting opportunity to provide leadership in integrating research into patient care. You will join a dynamic faculty committed to excellence in patient care, education, scholarship, and research. The role is primarily dedicated to conducting extramurally-funded research and PBRN development, with opportunities for involvement in education, mentoring, administration/service, and clinical care (if applicable).
You will have the opportunity to collaborate with teams of highly successful researchers within the department and the University of Utah Health Sciences. This includes the newly launched Integrating Medicine and Policy to Achieve Healthcare Transformation (IMPACT) program, the Center for Clinical and Translational Sciences, the Utah Genome Project/Precision Medicine, the Cardiovascular Research Center, and the Diabetes-Metabolism Research Center. Additional collaborative opportunities exist across the University of Utah, including departments of psychology, sociology, business, social work, engineering, anthropology, and economics.
The ideal candidate possesses a strong background and passion for translational and health services research relevant to primary care practice. You will work with a variety of healthcare professionals and researchers, requiring excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills. The position offers a unique blend of research leadership, grant writing, and mentoring within a vibrant academic community.
Hiring Process and Application
Candidates should submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae via the online application portal: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/191643. For additional information, please contact Bernadette Kiraly, MD at bernadette.kiraly@hsc.utah.edu.
Our Culture and Values
The Department of Family and Preventive Medicine values intellectual curiosity, a respectful working environment, integrity, collaboration, accountability, and excellence. The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient-focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. We value candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Translational Research, Health Services Research, Grant Writing, Primary Care, PBRN, Health Behavior Change, Sleep Medicine, Women's Health, Care Delivery Innovation.
Education: Ph.D. or equivalent in a related field; M.D. or equivalent in a related field.
Frequently asked questions about Family Medicine, Primary Care Researcher at University of Utah - Employment
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In this Family Medicine, Primary Care Researcher at University of Utah - Employment role, you will secure extramural funding to support research initiatives and lead grant writing teams; collaborate with clinicians and community leaders to develop and implement high-quality research; build, facilitate, and guide multidisciplinary research teams involving stakeholders; and disseminate research findings through active peer-reviewed publications and outlets.
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University of Utah - Employment is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent in a related field; Advanced research training (e.g., post-doctoral training, research fellowship), or equivalent experience; Demonstrated experience in translational and health services research; and Track record of publications and grant funding appropriate to career level.