Working Title Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician Scientist Department Pediatrics-Infectious Disease - 412017 Posting Open Date 11/27/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Position Type Permanent Faculty Appointment Type Open Rank Vacancy ID FAC0005381 Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Permanent Hours Per Week 40 Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range Dependent on Experience and Qualifications Proposed Start Date 07/01/2025 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. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service. OUR VISION Our vision is to be the nation’s leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding. OUR MISSION Our mission is to improve the health and well‑being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. 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. Campus Security Authority Responsibilities Not Applicable. J-18808-Ljbffr
