Associate Chief of Staff (ACOS) for Research & Development - The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC), Syracuse, New York seeks an ACOS for Research & Development.  The Syracuse VAMC is an active teaching hospital affiliated with the State University of New York Upstate Medical University (SUNY UMU).  Current research program areas include Infectious Disease, Hem/Onc, Vascular Biology, Neuroscience & Physiology, TBI and PTSD.  The Syracuse VAMC has a new Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Research Program with the aim of evolving into a Center of Excellence in the next few years.

The ACOS for Research & Development is expected to have a strong record of funded research and experience in fostering inter-institutional relationships and building regional research programs.  This position involves strong administrative leadership for continued program compliance and development.  Interactions with the leadership at the affiliate SUNY UMU is an important element of the incumbent’s duties.  The successful candidate will be responsible for programmatic growth including recruitment of clinical and basic scientists, faculty development, research mentorship, and planning the design and renovation of research facilities.   Applicants must be United States citizens, possess an M.D. and/ or Ph.D., and qualify for a corresponding academic appointment at the Associate or full Professor rank at the SUNY UMU College of Medicine.

Interested candidates should e-mail a cover letter and current CV by March 31, 2014 to Sean Grobosky, Administrative Officer for Research, at Sean.Grobosky@va.gov or send by fax to (315) 425-4871.  Information on Upstate New York VISN 2 VA Healthcare Network can be found at www.visn2.va.gov .  Position is subject to random drug testing.  The Syracuse VAMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.