Research and Leadership Position Availability

Associate Director of Health Services Research 

Minneapolis VA Center for Chronic Disease Outcomes 
Research and the University of Minnesota 

The nationally and internationally recognized 
Health Services Research and Development Center of 
Excellence at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center 
seeks a mid-career scientist to serve as Associate 
Director.

The successful candidate for this 
exciting opportunity will have an independent 
research program at our Center, collaborate with 
other Center and University investigators, manage 
scientific staff, and implement our Center’s 
strategic plan. We welcome applicants in the areas 
of clinical, public health, outcomes and/or 
implementation research. Requirements include a MD; 
PhD or DrPH in nursing, public health, management, 
social or behavioral science; effective leadership 
skills, and a record of high-quality research 
evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and 
independent funding. Additionally, we value strong 
communication skills, a commitment to 
collaboration, and an ability to work effectively 
across disciplines. 

The Associate Director will also hold a faculty 
position in the Department of Medicine at the 
University of Minnesota. Salary is dependent upon 
qualifications.

Please mail, email or fax cover letter, curriculum 
vitae, publications list, and names of three 
references to:

Jill Mahal-Lichty
VA Medical Center (152)
One Veterans Drive
Minneapolis, MN 55417

Email: jill.mahal-lichty@va.gov
Phone: (612)-467-1979
Fax: (612) 727-5699

The Department of Veterans Affairs is an 
Equal Opportunity employer.  For more information 
about our Center, see: 
http://www.hsrd.minneapolis.med.va.gov/.