Aflac Faculty Position in Immune Dysregulation

Emory University • Atlanta, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and the Emory University Department of Pediatrics invite applications for a clinical faculty position in Immune Dysregulation at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. The position is for a clinician fellowship-trained and board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Allergy/Immunology, Rheumatology, or Infectious Disease, with an interest in advancing care for children and young adults with immune dysregulation disorders. Academic rank and track will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Research commitment is flexible based on the candidate’s experience and interests.

The faculty member will join a multidisciplinary program that evaluates, diagnoses, and treats immune dysregulation, hyperinflammatory, and multisystem autoimmune disorders, including very early-onset and treatment-refractory autoimmunity. The program has more than 1,100 patients in follow-up and receives 250–300 new referrals annually. Its clinical and translational work is supported by multidisciplinary collaborations, a dedicated genetic counselor and program coordinator, a biorepository of over 1,000 subjects, ten active clinical trials, and established research infrastructure. The program also includes the CRISIS Team for severe immune dysregulation and hyperinflammatory syndromes in critically ill patients, and a Neuro-CRISIS team developed with the Neuroimmunology program.

The role includes clinical care, trainee mentorship and medical education, program development, outreach, and participation in or development of clinical trials and research projects. Employment will be in the Emory + Children's Pediatric Institute. Position tasks must be performed in person at an Emory University location; remote work is not an option.

Requirements

• MD or DO.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Allergy/Immunology, Rheumatology, or Infectious Disease.
• Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Georgia.
• Demonstrated excellence in clinical care, teaching, and/or research.

Nice To Haves

• Six to twelve months of experience in the clinical care of patients with immune dysregulation disorders, such as through rotations, electives, or early-career work.
• Active participation in the Clinical Immunology Society, CIS Summer School, or other relevant immunology-focused educational or scholarly programs.
• Research or scholarly work related to immune dysregulation during fellowship or early-career training.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
• Interest in an academic pediatrics career and openness to mentorship and growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient and outpatient care for children and young adults with complex immune dysregulation disorders.
• Mentor trainees and contribute to medical education at the fellowship and residency levels.
• Participate in and lead the development of standard operating procedures, protocols, and toolkits for screening, evaluation, and management of immune dysregulation disorders.
• Participate in program outreach activities.
• Participate in and develop investigator-initiated and multicenter clinical trials.
• Develop and lead clinical or translational research projects in immune dysregulation, cellular therapy, or immunogenetics.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree