Faculty position, Infectious Diseases - Open Rank Clinician-Scientist Faculty
About The Position
The Department of Infectious Diseases at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital invites physician-scientists to develop or expand independent, collaborative programs that transform the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diseases in children. Appointments may be made at the Assistant Member, Associate Member, or Member level, based on the candidate’s experience and accomplishments. Faculty are expected to build programs aligned with departmental and institutional priorities and contribute to care, discovery, education, and leadership. The department is a standalone program integrating clinical care, translational investigation, and discovery science. Faculty have access to pediatric patient populations, clinical programs, data, collaborative research networks, institutional research infrastructure, shared resources, and partnerships across related disciplines. The role supports work addressing infectious threats to children with cancer, immunocompromising conditions, and other serious illnesses. Strategic areas include pediatric and immunocompromised-host infectious diseases; oncology, transplant, and cellular therapy infectious diseases; HIV; respiratory viral diseases; vaccines and immune-based prevention; host-response and precision infectious diseases; diagnostics and biomarkers; clinical trials and therapeutics; antimicrobial resistance and stewardship; and implementation science and outcomes research. St. Jude describes itself as a mission-driven research and clinical institution dedicated to advancing cures and improving outcomes for children with catastrophic diseases. It offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive faculty benefits program, and institutional support for academic advancement. The role is based in Memphis, Tennessee. Applicants are asked to submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter describing relevant experience, research direction, and career objectives, a statement of research accomplishments and future plans, and contact information for three professional references.
Requirements
- MD, DO, MD/PhD, or equivalent degree.
- Board certification or eligibility in Infectious Diseases or another relevant specialty, as applicable.
- Eligibility for medical licensure in Tennessee, as applicable.
- A 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 connecting 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.
- 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
