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Research and Leadership Position Availability

Associate Director of Health Services Research

Minneapolis VA Center for Chronic Disease Outcomes Research
and the University of Minnesota

The nationally and internationally recognized Health Services Research and Development Center of Excellence at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center seeks a mid-career scientist to serve as Associate Director. The successful candidate for this exciting opportunity will have an independent research program at our Center, collaborate with other Center and University investigators, manage scientific staff, and implement our Center's strategic plan. We welcome applicants in the areas of clinical, public health, outcomes and/or implementation research. Requirements include a MD; PhD or DrPH in nursing, public health, management, social or behavioral science; effective leadership skills, and a record of high-quality research evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and independent funding. Additionally, we value strong communication skills, a commitment to collaboration, and an ability to work effectively across disciplines. The Associate Director will also hold a faculty position in the Department of Medicine at the University of Minnesota. Salary is dependent upon qualifications. Please mail, email or fax cover letter, curriculum vitae, publications list, and names of three references to Jill Mahal-Lichty, VA Medical Center (152), One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417. Email: jill.mahal-lichty@va.gov. Phone: (612)-467-1979 Fax: (612) 727-5699.  The Department of Veterans Affairs is an Equal Opportunity employer.  For more information about our Center, see: http://www.hsrd.minneapolis.med.va.gov/.