Faculty position, Infectious Diseases - Open Rank Clinician-Scientist Faculty
About The Position
The Department of Infectious Diseases at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital seeks physician-scientists to advance the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diseases in children. Appointments may be made at the Assistant Member, Associate Member, or Member level, according to the candidate’s experience and accomplishments. Faculty are expected to develop or expand an independent, collaborative program aligned with departmental and institutional priorities. The department connects clinical care, translational investigation, and discovery science, with opportunities to collaborate across areas including oncology, transplantation and cellular therapy, immunology, pathology, genomics, data science, and global health. Faculty will contribute to research, specialty care as appropriate to their track, mentorship, scholarship, and departmental leadership. The role is based in Memphis, Tennessee, and is a full-time weekday-day position scheduled for 40 hours per week.
Requirements
- MD, DO, MD/PhD, or equivalent degree.
- Board certification or board eligibility in Infectious Diseases or another relevant specialty, as applicable.
- Eligibility for medical licensure in Tennessee, as applicable.
- Record of scholarship, clinical achievement, and leadership potential appropriate to rank.
- Commitment to collaborative, multidisciplinary science and inclusive mentorship.
Nice To Haves
- Evidence of independent or collaborative research funding.
- Experience leading investigator-initiated, translational, or multicenter research.
- Demonstrated success developing clinical programs, research teams, or collaborative networks.
Responsibilities
- Lead an innovative clinical, translational, or laboratory-connected research portfolio.
- Provide outstanding specialty care, as applicable to the selected faculty track.
- Develop collaborative programs that connect discovery with improved diagnosis, prevention, or treatment.
- Pursue peer-reviewed scholarship and extramural support appropriate to rank and track.
- Mentor fellows, trainees, staff, and junior colleagues.
- Contribute to departmental strategy, education, and scientific or clinical leadership.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and a comprehensive faculty benefits program.
- Tailored mentorship, sponsorship, leadership development, and support for academic advancement.
- Institutional investment, research infrastructure, and shared resources.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
