This is an open continuous announcement. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available. Applications will remain on file until 09/30/2027.
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Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized to a highly qualified candidate Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Leadership & Administration: Serves as the senior leader responsible for guiding and administering the Research & Development (R&D) program.
Reports directly to the Chief of Staff and participates as part of the medical center leadership structure. Provides strategic direction to grow the research enterprise, strengthen scientific rigor, and ensure alignment with organizational priorities. Oversees academic affiliations and manages academic appointment processes with partner institutions.
Oversight of Research Operations: Supervises operational and budgetary aspects of the R&D Service, including staffing, resources, and program management. Leads the Research & Development Committee and associated subcommittees. Oversees the Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) to ensure compliance with ethical and regulatory standards. Provides oversight to investigators, research staff, coordinators, and administrative personnel.
Regulatory Compliance & Research Integrity: Ensures compliance with VA, federal, and institutional regulations governing research activities. Requires adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) for award submissions, internal reviews, and conflict-of-interest processes. Ensures research staff complete mandatory training related to ethics, procurement, and regulatory requirements.
Ensures separation of duties when submitting personal proposals by requiring third-party oversight. Program Development & Scientific Direction: Supports scientific program growth and encourages innovation, collaboration, and research quality. Guides long-term planning related to infrastructure, investigator development, and new research initiatives. Budget, Resource, & Personnel Management: Oversees research budget execution and stewards VA and external research funds.
Manages research space, equipment, staffing requirements, and personnel actions within the service. Coordination & Communication: Serves as liaison between Research Service, leadership, clinical services, and administrative programs such as HR, Fiscal, Compliance, and Procurement. Ensures smooth transitions in research leadership and continuity of research projects during staffing changes.
Clinical & Academic Expectations (If Clinically Active): Maintains clinical privileges and actively participates in clinical care and/or personal research projects. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Subject to change based on needs of the agency).
Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted.
Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year graduated.
NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities.
The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.
VISN7RecruitmentT38Physicians@va.gov
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $275000 – $350000/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2027-09-30.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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