HIV Vaccine Clinical Research Leader

The Department of Medicine, Infectious Diseases Division at the University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry is seeking a full-time academic faculty member at the Associate Professor or Full Professor level for a leadership position with an established preventive HIV vaccine clinical research site (HIV Vaccine Trials Network [HVTN]), which is funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).  Strong candidates will have previous experience in the conduct of vaccine clinical trials for HIV and/or COVID-19 and may have experience conducting other HIV prevention trials sponsored by NIAID.   The successful candidate will also have an opportunity to participate in a clinical trials program in HIV therapeutics (Advancing Clinical Trials Globally [ACTG]), and/or non-HIV infectious diseases (Infectious Diseases Clinical Research Consortium [IDCRC]), both funded by the NIAID.  A recruitment package to support the development of an aligned independent research program will be available to qualified individuals.  Clinical responsibilities will include Infectious Diseases consultation and teaching in inpatient and outpatient settings at Strong Memorial Hospital and its affiliated AIDS Center.

Faculty rank and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• D. Degree or equivalent
• Must obtain a New York State Medical License prior to start date
• Eligible for a Faculty Appointment at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
• Must meet all credentialing requirements
• Board Certified in Infectious Diseases
• Post offer Drug Screen and Health Assessment required
• Compliance with University and New York State health requirements

Application Instructions

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Salary Range or Pay Grade

$225,000 - 350,000 a year

The referenced pay range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the base range of compensation for this faculty position. Individual salaries will be determined within the job’s salary range and established based on (but not limited to) market data, experience and expertise of the individual, and with consideration to related position salaries. Alignment of clinical

The referenced pay range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the base range of compensation for this faculty position. Individual salaries will be determined within the job’s salary range and established based on (but not limited to) market data, experience and expertise of the individual, and with consideration to related position salaries. Alignment of clinical incentive-based compensation may also be applicable and will be discussed during the hiring process.

The University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. It forms the centerpiece of the University of Rochester’s health research, teaching and patient care missions. With more than 26,000 employees, URMC is the largest component of the University of Rochester, the largest private sector employer based in Upstate New York and the sixth-largest employer in the state. 

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