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Administrative Vice Dean of Research – School of Medicine

Wayne State University (WSU) School of Medicine (SOM) is searching for an experienced Vice Dean for Research at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

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The Wayne State University (WSU) School of Medicine is actively searching for its next Vice Dean of Research. WSU is one of only ten public universities in major cities of the United States that holds the Carnegie Foundation designation as an institution with outstanding research activity and comprehensive community engagement. The University Research Corridor of Michigan includes WSU, the University of Michigan, and Michigan State University and generates 95% of the research activity in the state. As an institution with a long-standing interest in biomedical research and home to internationally recognized scientists in both the basic sciences and translational research, WSU houses state-of-the-art research facilities and cores.

WSU’s School of Medicine (SOM) is the largest single-campus medical school in the country. Through the dedication of our faculty, staff, postdocs, and students, WSU-SOM is a nationally recognized center of research excellence. Our faculty lead the nation in key research areas and have made groundbreaking discoveries that have made a difference in our everyday lives.

WSU-SOM is renowned for its innovation, including :

• Birthplace of AZT, the first FDA-approved drug to treat AIDS.
• First use of a mechanical heart pump in open-heart surgery.
• A novel technology – optogenetic therapy – for restoring vision.
• A cost-effective way to screen expectant mothers at risk of preterm birth and method to reduce the risk of preterm birth by 40 percent.

WSU-SOM consistently ranks among the top medical research institutions in Michigan. Students and faculty work on interdisciplinary teams in a myriad of settings to investigate and develop new technologies that better serve the residents of the State of Michigan. For the 2023 fiscal year, WSU School of Medicine research awards totaled more than $183 million.

Job Summary :

While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.

The School of Medicine’s Office of Research led by the Vice Dean of Research supports and promotes basic, clinical, and translational research through strategic planning and financing, maintaining and expanding research infrastructure, and policy development. The Vice Dean of Research reports directly to the Dean of the SOM and provides leadership for the school’s research mission. The Vice Dean of Research works in consultation with the SOM faculty, the Dean of the SOM, Directors of Centers, Vice Deans of Research at other schools and colleges at WSU, and the Vice-President of Research at WSU to develop strategies conducive to research development at the SOM.

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WSU-SOM will provide a competitive salary and substantial startup funds to ensure the success of its next Vice Dean of Research.

Confidential inquiries, nominations, or submissions of interest (curriculum vitae and informative personal statement, as well as an equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) statement) are invited and will be considered until an appointment is made :

Sokol Todi, PhD (Search Chair)

c / o Nicole Young PMP, (Project Manager)

Wayne State University – School of Medicine

N. Young Email : [email protected]

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