Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title
Vice Chair for Research; Department of Pediatrics

Department
Pediatrics

Posting Number
F260030

Posting Link
https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/61658

Employer
State

Faculty Appointment Term
Term

Position Type
UUP Faculty

Posting Detail Information

Fiscal Year
2025-2026

Position Summary

The Department of Pediatrics in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo (UB), and Golisano Children's Hospital of Buffalo is recruiting a senior level faculty member to serve as Vice Chair for Research. The ideal candidate will be board certified in pediatrics and spend 0.6 FTE in their clinical care sub-specialty, and dedicate 0.4 FTE toward the responsibility and oversight of building the research enterprise within the department and developing a clinical research institute for pediatrics. Recruited faculty are expected to have external federal funding.

Responsibilities of the Vice Chair for Research include:
• Overseeing research activities, initiatives, and projects within the department;
• Supporting and guiding research strategy and direction;
• Ensuring research compliance and quality;
• Managing research budgets and resources;
• Collaborating with other academic and administrative leaders;
• Facilitating communication between researchers and leadership.

Candidates will be appointed to rank commensurate with experience, and hiring package dependent on qualifications.

The Department of Pediatrics is composed of 18 divisions, all actively engaged in research and dedicated to excellence in patient care and teaching. Clinical activities are based at Golisano Children's Hospital, the regional center for comprehensive and state-of-the-art pediatric trauma, surgical and medical care, including neonatal, perinatal and obstetrical services. As one of the 43 freestanding children's hospitals in the nation, and the only one in New York State, the entire facility was built with children and families in mind. The 12 floor 200-bed modem facility is an integral part of the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus (BNMC), linking with Buffalo General Medical Center, Gates Vascular Institute, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, and the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo and more. Further information about the Department and its research and educational missions is available at https://medicine.buffalo.edu/departments/pediatrics.html

Outstanding Benefits Package
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit - all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages.

Minimum Qualifications
• MD, DO, or equivalent degree
• Board certified in Pediatrics

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

Driving Requirements

Salary Range
Competitive

Additional Salary Information

Job Type
Full-Time

Campus
Downtown Campus

Posting Alerts

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

Is a background check required for this posting?
No

Background Check Notification

Contact Information

Contact's Name
Linda Ramsey

Contact's Pronouns

Contact's Title
Department Administrator

Contact's Email
[email protected]

Contact's Phone
716-323-0011

Posting Dates

Posted
03/17/2026

Deadline for Applicants
Open Until Filled

Date to be filled

References

Number of References Required
3

Reference Cutoff Date

Instructions to Applicant