"Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician Scientist"

Job Details

Department: Pediatrics-Infectious Disease - 412017

Posting Open Date: 11/27/2024

Open Until Filled: Yes

Position Type: Permanent Faculty

Working Title: Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician Scientist

Appointment Type: Open Rank

Vacancy ID: FAC0005381

Full-time/Part-time: Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week: 40

FTE: 1

Position Location: North Carolina, US

Hiring Range: Dependent on Experience and Qualifications

Proposed Start Date: 07/01/2025

Be a Tar Heel! A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit: The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve.

Position Summary: The Division of Infectious Diseases in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician Scientist. This position will be at the Open Rank on the tenure track or variable track and will place a strong emphasis on research activities focused on infectious diseases. Responsibilities will include preparation of clinically relevant publications and application and securing of grant funding. This candidate will be directly involved in the education of medical students and residents while providing outstanding patient care to the children at North Carolina Children’s Hospital.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: MD or MD/PhD trained and Board Certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Infectious Diseases.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience: The ideal candidate will possess excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Preference will be shown for candidates with: (1) considerable interest in research; (2) extramural funding or potential to gain extramural funding.