Aflac Faculty Position in Immune Dysregulation

Emory • Atlanta, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and the Emory University Department of Pediatrics are seeking a clinical faculty member in Immune Dysregulation at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. The position is part of a leading multidisciplinary program that evaluates, diagnoses, and treats immune dysregulation, hyperinflammatory, and multisystem autoimmune disorders in children and young adults, including very early-onset and treatment-refractory disease. The program brings together expertise across multiple clinical divisions and is supported by a dedicated genetic counselor and program coordinator.

The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary team with established collaborations across Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. The role includes clinical care, education and mentorship, program development, outreach, and clinical or translational research. Research commitment is flexible according to the candidate’s experience and interests. Academic rank and track will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The program follows more than 1,100 patients and receives 250–300 new referrals annually. Its resources include a multidisciplinary CRISIS team for severe immune dysregulation and hyperinflammatory syndromes, a Neuro-CRISIS team, a large HSCT program, a biorepository of more than 1,000 subjects, ten active clinical trials, broad subspecialty collaborations, and participation in national research networks including PIDTC. Institutional research and treatment resources include Emory University, Georgia Institute of Technology, the CDC, and the Children’s Center for Advanced Therapeutics and GMP Facility.

Employment will be through the Emory + Children's Pediatric Institute. The 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 Georgia.
• Demonstrated excellence in clinical care, teaching, and/or research.

Nice To Haves

• Six to twelve months of experience in 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 developing a career in academic pediatrics 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 fellowship- and residency-level medical education.
• Participate in and lead the development of SOPs, 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