Description
Henry Ford Health in Detroit, Michigan is seeking a Board Certified Infectious Diseases physician to serve as Medical Director of Infectious Disease Research, leading a nationally respected division with a long history of excellence in clinical care, education, and scientific innovation. This academic leadership role offers the opportunity to shape the division’s research strategy, oversee clinical trials and translational studies, foster interdisciplinary collaborations, mentor faculty and trainees, and guide grant development across NIH, CDC, and industry funded portfolios. The position includes protected research time, access to a fully funded 3,400 sq. ft. laboratory, and integration with Henry Ford’s extensive clinical and academic infrastructure—including 13 hospitals, advanced ID fellowships, and more than 100 prior clinical trials. Candidates should have demonstrated academic productivity, experience with funded research, and eligibility for faculty appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, along with a commitment to advancing programs in HIV, transplant ID, antimicrobial resistance, healthcare epidemiology, and global health.
About Henry Ford Health
One of the nation’s largest integrated health systems
13 hospitals, over 50,000 employees, 3M+ patient visits annually
Nationally recognized transplant programs
Long-standing Infectious Diseases fellowship with advanced fellowships in Hospital Infection Prevention & Epidemiology and Transplant Infectious Diseases
3,400 sq. ft. fully funded research laboratory
Proven track record of leading 100+ clinical trials in Infectious Diseases
NIH, CDC, and Industry funded research Portfolio
Clinical & Academic Focus Areas
HIV, transplant ID, healthcare epidemiology, antimicrobial resistance, and global health.
Position Summary
The physician will provide outstanding clinical care, advance research within the Infectious Diseases Division, and actively contribute to teaching in our academic programs. The Director of Infectious Disease Research will set the strategic vision and provide leadership for all research activities within the division. This role includes overseeing ongoing studies, fostering innovative research initiatives, and supporting grant-funded projects across translational and clinical domains.
Key Responsibilities
Shape and expand the division’s research strategy
Direct and oversee clinical trials and translational research
Foster interdisciplinary collaborations across departments and external institutions to strengthen research partnerships
Mentor and develop faculty, fellows, and research staff, promoting career growth and scholarly excellence
Guide grant development and stewardship, including strategy, submission, and post-award management
Integrate research with clinical and educational missions
Contribute to clinical care within the Infectious Diseases Division
Requirements
Qualifications
Board Certification in Infectious Diseases
Completion of an ACGME-accredited fellowship in Infectious Diseases
Proven academic productivity, including peer-reviewed publications
Experience in leading or contributing to grant-funded research projects
Demonstrated leadership skills within academic or research environments
Eligibility for faculty appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor level
What We Offer
Competitive Salary
Protected research time & dedicated administrative support
Leadership development opportunities
Collaborative, multidisciplinary environment
Access to premier research infrastructure and laboratory facilities
A platform to shape the future of Infectious Diseases research regionally and nationally
Interested candidates should send a personal statement, including academic interest, and Curriculum Vitae to Anne Chen, MD, Division Head, Division of Infectious Diseases:
achen2@hfhs.org or 313-916-2573
