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Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.
Unit: School Of Medicine MBU
Department: Surgery
Duties & Responsibilities:
The Department of Surgery at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) seeks a highly motivated Teaching & Research (T&R) Faculty member to support the growth of research, education, and scholarly activities within the Division of Plastic, Reconstructive & Burn Surgery. This faculty member will contribute to the development of a multidisciplinary research portfolio focused on plastic and reconstructive surgery, burn care, tissue regeneration, wound healing, surgical innovation, and related translational research.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Division Chief, faculty investigators, research staff, residents, fellows, and multidisciplinary collaborators to develop and execute research programs, support extramural funding initiatives, facilitate clinical and translational research, and contribute to the educational mission of the Department of Surgery.
A particular area of responsibility will include advanced MRI-based research and imaging capabilities, including the development and application of MRI methodologies to evaluate tissue structure, wound healing, perfusion, fibrosis, muscle and soft-tissue injury, reconstruction outcomes, and other clinically relevant endpoints.
Research & Scholarly Activity
- Develop and maintain an independent and collaborative research program aligned with the strategic priorities of the Division of Plastic, Reconstructive & Burn Surgery
- Participate in multidisciplinary clinical, translational, and outcomes research involving plastic surgery, reconstructive surgery, burn care, wound healing, tissue engineering, and surgical innovation
- Develop research protocols and contribute to study design, methodology, data collection, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of findings
- Collaborate with surgeons, scientists, radiologists, engineers, statisticians, and other investigators across VCU and external institutions
- Identify and pursue extramural funding opportunities through NIH, DoD, foundations, industry, and other appropriate sponsors
- Contribute to development and submission of grant applications, including NIH R-series, K-series, training grants, foundation awards, and other competitive funding mechanisms
- Develop manuscripts, abstracts, presentations, and other scholarly products for peer-reviewed publication and national/international scientific meetings
- Mentor residents, fellows, medical students, research staff, and junior investigators in research methodology and scholarly development
- Contribute to the development of collaborative research infrastructure and research priorities for the Division
MRI & Advanced Imaging Research
- Develop and apply MRI-based research methodologies relevant to plastic, reconstructive, and burn surgery
- Utilize MRI to investigate tissue composition, soft-tissue injury, wound healing, fibrosis, muscle injury, vascularity/perfusion, edema, scar formation, and reconstructive outcomes
- Develop imaging protocols and research methodologies in collaboration with radiology, imaging scientists, physicists, engineers, and clinical investigators
- Participate in MRI protocol development, image acquisition, quality assurance, image processing, segmentation, and quantitative imaging analysis
- Apply advanced MRI techniques, as appropriate to the research program, including structural MRI, diffusion-based imaging, perfusion imaging, quantitative tissue characterization, and other emerging imaging methodologies
- Support development of imaging biomarkers and objective outcome measures for reconstructive and burn research
- Integrate MRI findings with clinical, surgical, functional, histologic, and other research endpoints
- Contribute to development of prospective imaging studies and longitudinal imaging protocols
- Support the use of MRI as a translational research tool for evaluating treatment response and surgical outcomes
- Collaborate with institutional imaging resources and research cores to optimize MRI utilization for investigator-initiated studies
Clinical & Translational Research
- Partner with Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery faculty to expand the Division's clinical research portfolio
- Develop prospective and retrospective clinical studies addressing reconstructive surgery, burn care, wound healing, surgical outcomes, and quality improvement
- Support development of databases, registries, biorepositories, and longitudinal research cohorts
- Translate laboratory and imaging findings into clinically relevant research questions and applications
- Participate in multidisciplinary research initiatives involving trauma, oncology, vascular surgery, radiology, rehabilitation, biomedical engineering, and other relevant disciplines
- Contribute to development of innovative research approaches that improve patient outcomes and reconstructive care
Teaching & Education
- Participate in the teaching and mentorship of medical students, residents, fellows, and graduate students
- Develop and deliver lectures, small-group sessions, laboratory instruction, research seminars, and other educational activities
- Incorporate research findings, imaging methodologies, and evidence-based practices into surgical education
- Mentor trainees in research design, scientific writing, abstract development, presentations, and grant preparation
- Support resident and fellow scholarly activity and facilitate opportunities for trainees to participate in research projects
- Participate in departmental and divisional educational conferences as appropriate
Research Program Development
- Work with the Division Chief and Departmental research leadership to establish measurable research goals and priorities
- Build collaborative relationships with investigators within VCU, VCU Health, and external academic and industry partners
- Contribute to development of multidisciplinary research programs in reconstructive surgery, burn care, wound healing, tissue regeneration, and surgical innovation
- Identify opportunities for shared funding, collaborative grants, clinical trials, industry partnerships, and sponsored research
- Support development of research infrastructure necessary to expand the Division's national research profile
- Participate in departmental research committees, grant review activities, research seminars, and other scholarly initiatives
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
- MD, DO, PhD, MD/PhD, or other terminal degree appropriate to the faculty appointment
- Demonstrated research experience in plastic surgery, reconstructive surgery, burn care, biomedical science, imaging, tissue engineering, or a closely related discipline
- Demonstrated record of scholarly activity, including peer-reviewed publications, presentations, or other research contributions
- Experience developing or participating in clinical, translational, or basic science research
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary research teams
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated interest in teaching and mentorship
Preferred Qualifications
- Research experience directly related to plastic and reconstructive surgery, burn research, wound healing, tissue regeneration, or surgical innovation
- Demonstrated experience with MRI or advanced medical imaging research
- Experience developing MRI research protocols and/or quantitative imaging methodologies
- Experience with image processing, segmentation, quantitative imaging, or imaging biomarker development
- Experience integrating imaging data with clinical or experimental research outcomes
- Experience with prospective clinical research, clinical trials, registries, or translational research
- Demonstrated success or developing record of extramural funding
- Experience mentoring residents, fellows, medical students, graduate students, or research personnel
- Experience collaborating across clinical, scientific, engineering, and imaging disciplines
Salary Range: $120,000 - $135,000
Benefits: All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU. Consult the benefits website for information on benefits eligibility according to employee type.
FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt
Restricted: Yes
ORP Eligible: Yes
Rank: Open
Tenure: Open
Months: 12 months
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Mary Waite
Contact Email: Mary.Waite@vcuhealth.org
INTRODUCTION
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.
Unit: School Of Medicine MBU
Department: Surgery
Duties & Responsibilities:
The Department of Surgery at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) seeks a highly motivated Teaching & Research (T&R) Faculty member to support the growth of research, education, and scholarly activities within the Division of Plastic, Reconstructive & Burn Surgery. This faculty member will contribute to the development of a multidisciplinary research portfolio focused on plastic and reconstructive surgery, burn care, tissue regeneration, wound healing, surgical innovation, and related translational research.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Division Chief, faculty investigators, research staff, residents, fellows, and multidisciplinary collaborators to develop and execute research programs, support extramural funding initiatives, facilitate clinical and translational research, and contribute to the educational mission of the Department of Surgery.
A particular area of responsibility will include advanced MRI-based research and imaging capabilities, including the development and application of MRI methodologies to evaluate tissue structure, wound healing, perfusion, fibrosis, muscle and soft-tissue injury, reconstruction outcomes, and other clinically relevant endpoints.
Research & Scholarly Activity
- Develop and maintain an independent and collaborative research program aligned with the strategic priorities of the Division of Plastic, Reconstructive & Burn Surgery
- Participate in multidisciplinary clinical, translational, and outcomes research involving plastic surgery, reconstructive surgery, burn care, wound healing, tissue engineering, and surgical innovation
- Develop research protocols and contribute to study design, methodology, data collection, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of findings
- Collaborate with surgeons, scientists, radiologists, engineers, statisticians, and other investigators across VCU and external institutions
- Identify and pursue extramural funding opportunities through NIH, DoD, foundations, industry, and other appropriate sponsors
- Contribute to development and submission of grant applications, including NIH R-series, K-series, training grants, foundation awards, and other competitive funding mechanisms
- Develop manuscripts, abstracts, presentations, and other scholarly products for peer-reviewed publication and national/international scientific meetings
- Mentor residents, fellows, medical students, research staff, and junior investigators in research methodology and scholarly development
- Contribute to the development of collaborative research infrastructure and research priorities for the Division
MRI & Advanced Imaging Research
- Develop and apply MRI-based research methodologies relevant to plastic, reconstructive, and burn surgery
- Utilize MRI to investigate tissue composition, soft-tissue injury, wound healing, fibrosis, muscle injury, vascularity/perfusion, edema, scar formation, and reconstructive outcomes
- Develop imaging protocols and research methodologies in collaboration with radiology, imaging scientists, physicists, engineers, and clinical investigators
- Participate in MRI protocol development, image acquisition, quality assurance, image processing, segmentation, and quantitative imaging analysis
- Apply advanced MRI techniques, as appropriate to the research program, including structural MRI, diffusion-based imaging, perfusion imaging, quantitative tissue characterization, and other emerging imaging methodologies
- Support development of imaging biomarkers and objective outcome measures for reconstructive and burn research
- Integrate MRI findings with clinical, surgical, functional, histologic, and other research endpoints
- Contribute to development of prospective imaging studies and longitudinal imaging protocols
- Support the use of MRI as a translational research tool for evaluating treatment response and surgical outcomes
- Collaborate with institutional imaging resources and research cores to optimize MRI utilization for investigator-initiated studies
Clinical & Translational Research
- Partner with Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery faculty to expand the Division's clinical research portfolio
- Develop prospective and retrospective clinical studies addressing reconstructive surgery, burn care, wound healing, surgical outcomes, and quality improvement
- Support development of databases, registries, biorepositories, and longitudinal research cohorts
- Translate laboratory and imaging findings into clinically relevant research questions and applications
- Participate in multidisciplinary research initiatives involving trauma, oncology, vascular surgery, radiology, rehabilitation, biomedical engineering, and other relevant disciplines
- Contribute to development of innovative research approaches that improve patient outcomes and reconstructive care
Teaching & Education
- Participate in the teaching and mentorship of medical students, residents, fellows, and graduate students
- Develop and deliver lectures, small-group sessions, laboratory instruction, research seminars, and other educational activities
- Incorporate research findings, imaging methodologies, and evidence-based practices into surgical education
- Mentor trainees in research design, scientific writing, abstract development, presentations, and grant preparation
- Support resident and fellow scholarly activity and facilitate opportunities for trainees to participate in research projects
- Participate in departmental and divisional educational conferences as appropriate
Research Program Development
- Work with the Division Chief and Departmental research leadership to establish measurable research goals and priorities
- Build collaborative relationships with investigators within VCU, VCU Health, and external academic and industry partners
- Contribute to development of multidisciplinary research programs in reconstructive surgery, burn care, wound healing, tissue regeneration, and surgical innovation
- Identify opportunities for shared funding, collaborative grants, clinical trials, industry partnerships, and sponsored research
- Support development of research infrastructure necessary to expand the Division's national research profile
- Participate in departmental research committees, grant review activities, research seminars, and other scholarly initiatives
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
- MD, DO, PhD, MD/PhD, or other terminal degree appropriate to the faculty appointment
- Demonstrated research experience in plastic surgery, reconstructive surgery, burn care, biomedical science, imaging, tissue engineering, or a closely related discipline
- Demonstrated record of scholarly activity, including peer-reviewed publications, presentations, or other research contributions
- Experience developing or participating in clinical, translational, or basic science research
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary research teams
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated interest in teaching and mentorship
Preferred Qualifications
- Research experience directly related to plastic and reconstructive surgery, burn research, wound healing, tissue regeneration, or surgical innovation
- Demonstrated experience with MRI or advanced medical imaging research
- Experience developing MRI research protocols and/or quantitative imaging methodologies
- Experience with image processing, segmentation, quantitative imaging, or imaging biomarker development
- Experience integrating imaging data with clinical or experimental research outcomes
- Experience with prospective clinical research, clinical trials, registries, or translational research
- Demonstrated success or developing record of extramural funding
- Experience mentoring residents, fellows, medical students, graduate students, or research personnel
- Experience collaborating across clinical, scientific, engineering, and imaging disciplines
Salary Range: $120,000 - $135,000
Benefits: All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU. Consult the benefits website for information on benefits eligibility according to employee type.
FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt
Restricted: Yes
ORP Eligible: Yes
Rank: Open
Tenure: Open
Months: 12 months
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Mary Waite
Contact Email: Mary.Waite@vcuhealth.org
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Reconstructive Surgeon
Verify your credentials meet ECFMG standards
International medical graduates must hold ECFMG certification before a U.S. employer can sponsor an H-1B. Confirm your medical degree is ECFMG-recognized early, as credential verification delays can push back your petition filing window by months.
Target academic medical centers with cap-exempt status
Hospitals affiliated with universities or nonprofit research institutions are often cap-exempt, meaning your H-1B petition bypasses the annual lottery. Surgical departments at these institutions can file at any time of year, giving you a faster and more predictable path to authorization.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter reconstructive surgeon roles by employers with confirmed LCA filing history for your SOC code. This surfaces institutions that have sponsored this specific role before, not just general surgical positions, narrowing your search to realistic opportunities.
Align your offer letter to the LCA wage level
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation and work location. Check the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer to confirm the proposed salary meets the Level III or Level IV threshold typical for reconstructive surgery roles.
Clarify board certification requirements before the I-129 is filed
USCIS scrutinizes whether your qualifications match the specialty occupation definition. If you're board-eligible but not yet board-certified, your employer's attorney should document the equivalency argument in the petition, including your residency training records and fellowship credentials.
Track your 60-day grace period if your current status ends
If you're transitioning from a residency or fellowship J-1 visa or H-1B and your authorized period ends, USCIS allows a 60-day grace period to secure new sponsorship. Your prospective employer must file the new H-1B petition before that window closes to maintain your lawful status.
H-1B Visa Reconstructive Surgeon: Frequently Asked Questions
Does reconstructive surgery qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. Reconstructive surgery requires a medical degree, residency training, and typically fellowship-level subspecialty training, satisfying USCIS's specialty occupation definition under INA section 214(i). The role falls under a SOC code that DOL and USCIS consistently recognize as requiring a theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge, making it a strong candidate for H-1B approval.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for reconstructive surgeons?
Academic medical centers, university-affiliated hospital systems, Veterans Affairs hospitals, and nonprofit surgical institutes are the most active sponsors. Many of these institutions qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers, allowing them to file petitions outside the annual lottery. Private surgical groups and for-profit hospital networks also sponsor, but they are subject to the 85,000-slot annual cap and the registration lottery. Use Migrate Mate to find employers with verified LCA filing history for this specific role.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement apply to reconstructive surgeon positions?
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application with DOL certifying that your offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for your occupation and geographic area. Reconstructive surgery roles typically fall at wage Level III or Level IV under the OFLC Wage Search, reflecting the subspecialty training and clinical complexity involved. The LCA must be certified before USCIS will accept the I-129 petition.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new reconstructive surgery position at a different hospital?
Yes, through H-1B portability under AC21. If your I-140 immigrant petition has been approved and your H-1B extension is pending for more than 180 days, you can change employers in a same or similar occupational classification without losing your priority date. Even outside that scenario, a new employer can file an H-1B transfer petition and you can begin work once USCIS receives it, without waiting for approval.
Does completing a U.S. fellowship on a J-1 affect my ability to get H-1B sponsorship?
It can, if your J-1 carries a two-year home residency requirement under INA section 212(e). You'd need to fulfill that requirement or obtain a waiver before USCIS can approve a change of status to H-1B. Waiver pathways available to physicians include a Conrad 30 state health agency waiver, a federal agency waiver, or a hardship or persecution waiver filed with USCIS.