Benign Urology Translational Research Faculty

Application Timeline

Opening Date: June 11, 2026

Review Date: Sunday, July 12, 2026, at 11:59 PM (Pacific Time)

To ensure full consideration by the selection committee, please submit your application by this date.

Final Submission Date: Friday, June 11, 2027, at 11:59 PM (Pacific Time)

Applications will still be accepted until this date; however, those submitted after the review date will only be evaluated if the position remains unfilled.

Position Overview

Our organization’s School of Medicine is dedicated to fostering academic excellence among faculty, staff, and students. We are in search of a translational researcher specializing in benign urology to take on the role of Vice Chair for Basic & Translational Research. This position is aimed at attracting a seasoned investigator who can spearhead significant research projects and enhance the department's reputation on a national scale.

The Vice Chair will oversee research initiatives related to the Genitourinary Microbiome, addressing a variety of urological issues such as nephrolithiasis, urinary incontinence and prolapse, stricture disease, male infertility, prosthetics and biofilm, as well as genitourinary oncology. This role will also involve promoting interdisciplinary collaboration across various departments, including those focused on engineering and data sciences. The successful candidate will partner closely with the Microbiome Institute and the Vice Chair of Clinical Research to translate innovative findings into clinical applications, develop a core research curriculum for trainees, and provide ongoing educational support in research methodologies.

The ideal applicant will be responsible for securing and maintaining independent peer-reviewed funding, facilitating the application of scientific discoveries in clinical settings, and mentoring faculty and trainees to assist them in their pursuits for peer-reviewed funding as Principal Investigators.

The appointment will be tailored to the candidate's qualifications and experience, with options for a series that includes either 50% Ladder Rank / 50% In-Residence (with secured external funding) or 100% Ladder Rank.

For a detailed overview of each series, please refer to the provided link.

As a participant in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan, the selected individual should be aware of restrictions on external professional engagements, with clinical moonlighting explicitly prohibited. Further details can be found in the provided resources.

DepartmentQualifications

Essential Qualifications (to be met at the time of application)

• Candidates must possess an MD/PhD or equivalent, or a PhD in Biology, Microbiology, or a related field.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in leading a research laboratory focused on the Microbiome is required.
• At least 5 years of experience in urological research, including collaborative efforts in bioengineering and biofilm, is necessary.
• Applicants should have a proven track record of at least 2 years in leading clinical, translational, and/or basic research programs, including an independently funded research initiative (e.g., NIH R01 or equivalent).

Application Instructions

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae - Please submit your most recent C.V.

• Cover Letter

• Miscellaneous / Additional Documents (Optional)

• COVID-19 Impact Statement - We recognize that the pandemic may have significantly affected academic productivity. In our hiring processes, we will take this into account when evaluating achievements relative to opportunities. We encourage you to discuss any constraints you faced in your field due to the pandemic and, where relevant, to highlight your accomplishments in this context.

Reference Requirements

• 3-5 references (contact information only)

About Our Organization

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws.

As an employee, you will be expected to adhere to all relevant University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, which may be updated periodically. Additional requirements may be imposed by federal, state, or local government directives.

Our organization prohibits smoking and tobacco use on all university-controlled properties.

The Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is accessible online. This report includes crime and fire statistics, along with institutional policy statements and procedures. For paper copies of this report, please contact the local police department.

As a condition of employment, the selected candidate will need to disclose any final administrative or judicial decisions from the past seven years that indicate misconduct, ongoing investigations, or any appeals filed with previous employers.

Misconduct refers to any violation of policies or laws governing conduct at previous workplaces, including but not limited to breaches of policies against sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical behavior, as defined by the employer.

For more information on our policies regarding sexual violence and harassment, please refer to the relevant links.