Clinical Physician Scientist | Department of Internal Medicine SOM | F73380 & F73390

Mission or Goal of Unit: The vision of Stravitz-Sanyal Liver Institute is to be a platform for scientific research and innovation. Our goal is to seamlessly integrate scientific discovery into clinical care, ultimately improving the health of the people we serve here in Virginia, as well as those suffering from liver disease around the world.

Chief Purpose of this position: The Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health at VCU in Richmond, Virginia, is seeking highly motivated Clinical Physician Scientists to focus on translational studies of chronic liver diseases. These scientists have in-depth clinical knowledge of human health and disease, combined with skills in scientific investigation and analysis. This makes them uniquely resourceful and key to the above mission of the Institute.

Chief Purposes of this position include:

• Asking clinically relevant questions in a health research environment that will lead to development of research linking basic and clinical sciences
• Transform clinical observations into testable research hypotheses and translates research findings into medical advances
• Assures excellence in medical education in teaching students that to apply science to patient care as well as research
• Contribute specialized perspectives required to lead evolving fields such as genetic medicine, pharmacogenetics, and bioinformatics

Position Responsibilities:

Teaching | Provide teaching to medical students, residents, and fellows in both their clinical and research roles.

Research | Focus on Discovery of biomedical innovation, lifesaving therapies, and disease prevention strategies that can be immediately translated to clinical care. Obtain grant funding, write scientific papers or books for publication and work collaboratively with a team of other researchers.

Clinical | Provide clinical services in the Hepatology clinics at VCUHS; participate in the inpatient management of patients with liver conditions.

Required Qualifications:

• Candidates must be Board Certified/Board Eligible in Gastroenterology and Hepatology
• Required to have Basic Science and/or Clinical Research experience and dedication to pursue a Physician Scientist track
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU