**42032BR** **Extended Job Title:** Asst/Assoc/Full Professor - IM Department, Research **Position Description:** This position will lead and manage the Translational Research Program at TTUHSC, SOM-PB, ensuring the successful translation of basic scientific discoveries into clinical applications. This role encompasses strategic planning, research oversight, laboratory operations management, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. The Director will also oversee all laboratory operations within the program, ensuring efficient, compliant, and high-quality research activities. Rank Asst. Professor/Assoc. Professor/Professor and applicable salary are dependent upon candidate's qualifications and experience. **Requisition ID:** 42032BR **Optional Attachments:** Posts in Specialty Journal, Professional/Personal Reference, Transcript **Travel Required:** Up to 25% **Pay Grade Maximum:** Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills **Major/Essential Functions:** **Strategic Leadership:** + Develop and implement the strategic vision for the Translational Research Program. + Establish and maintain the program’s goals, objectives, and performance metrics. + Identify emerging trends and opportunities in translational research to inform strategic direction. **Research Management:** + Oversee the planning, execution, and evaluation of all translational research projects. + Foster interdisciplinary collaboration among clinical and basic science researchers. + Ensure that research activities comply with ethical standards and regulatory requirements. **Laboratory Operations:** + Manage the daily operations of the research laboratory, ensuring efficiency and high standards. + Oversee the procurement, maintenance, and utilization of laboratory equipment and resources. + Ensure that laboratory practices adhere to safety protocols and compliance regulations. **Team Leadership and Development:** + Recruit, mentor, and manage a team of researchers, laboratory staff, and administrative personnel. + Promote a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning within the team. + Provide professional development opportunities and support for team members. **Grant and Funding Management:** + Identify and pursue funding opportunities from federal agencies, private foundations, and industry partners. + Oversee the preparation and submission of grant applications, ensuring alignment with strategic goals. + Manage the program’s budget, ensuring optimal allocation of resources. **Partnership and Collaboration:** + Establish and maintain partnerships with pharmaceutical and biotech companies, academic institutions, and other stakeholders. + Facilitate collaborative research projects and clinical trials with external partners. + Represent the program at conferences, symposia, and industry events. **Evaluation and Reporting:** + Implement metrics to evaluate the success of research projects, partnerships, and laboratory operations. + Prepare and present regular reports on the program’s progress, outcomes, and impact to senior leadership. + Ensure transparent and effective communication with all stakeholders. **Grant Funded?:** No **Pay Grade Minimum:** Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills **Pay Basis:** Monthly **Work Location:** Odessa **Preferred Qualifications:** **Experience:** + 2 or more years of experience in an academic medical center or similar research environment. + Track record of publications in high-impact journals and experience presenting at national and international conferences. **Department:** Internal Med Ode General **Required Attachments:** Research Statement, Resume / CV **Job Type:** Full Time **Pay Statement:** Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan . **Shift:** Day **EEO Statement:** All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. **Required Qualifications:** **Education:** + PhD or MD/PhD in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., molecular biology, biochemistry, clinical research). **Experience:** + Minimum of 5 years of experience in translational research, with a proven track record of leading and managing research programs and laboratory operations. + Proficiency in laboratory management and compliance. + Track record of successful grant writing. **Does this position work in a research laboratory?:** Yes **Are select agents used in this laboratory?:** No **Jeanne Clery Act:** The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx . **Introduction:** Nationally recognized as a **_Great College to Work For (https://www.ttuhsc.edu/about/great-college/default.aspx)_** , TTUHSC provides much more than just a job! Enjoy excellent **benefits (https://www.ttuhsc.edu/human-resources/benefits/)** , including paid leave, retirement plans, wellness programs, health insurance and so much more. Ready to start building a rewarding career in a positive environment where you can develop and thrive? **Join us as we change the future of health care.** **About TTUHSC:** Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching the lives of others by educating students, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSC graduates more health care professionals than any other health care institution in the state, conferring 24.2% of all degrees and certificates awarded from health-related institutions in Texas. By providing comprehensive clinical services to more than 10 million individuals across 121 counties, TTUHSC is dedicated to advancing the health of people throughout Texas and beyond. This is where world-class education meets compassionate patient care – and we believe that our people are the reason for our institution’s lasting success and bright future. Being part of the TTUHSC team means being part of an innovative and supportive community that empowers each individual to do their best work. Through our values-based culture (https://www.ttuhsc.edu/human-resources/values-based-culture.aspx) , TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first. **Benefits:** TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members can do their best work, with programs and benefits (https://www.ttuhsc.edu/human-resources/benefits/) to support head-to-toe well-being. Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member: + **Health Plans** **+ Supplemental Coverage Options –** Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members + **Paid Time Off** – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more + **Retirement Plans** + **Wellness Programs** + **Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace** Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a variety of other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses, access to state-of-the-art software and facilities, and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.