Assistant Professor without Tenure, Department of Pediatrics, The Center for Global Infectious Disease Research (CGIDR)
Position Overview
Organization: Pediatrics
Title: Assistant Professor without Tenure, Department of Pediatrics, The Center for Global Infectious Disease Research (CGIDR)
Position Details
Position Description
The Department of Pediatrics and Division of Infectious Diseases, at the University of Washington School of Medicine and the Center for Global Infectious Disease Research (CGIDR) in the Seattle Children's Research Institute (SCRI) is recruiting a full-time Assistant Professor (WOT) without tenure by reason of funding.
The new faculty member will (1) establish and lead an independent and extramurally-funded research program, actively collaborate with other faculty and scientists, and participate in teaching and mentoring graduate and postdoctoral students, and (2) serve as an attending physician in Pediatric Infectious Diseases.
The successful applicant will join more than 20 CGIDR faculty-scientists and 14 additional faculty-scientists and clinician-scholars in the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases.
SCRI and CGIDR are committed to providing a start-up package for research commensurate with candidates’ experience and qualifications, including start-up resources and laboratory space, to promote the candidate’s long-term success in the Department.
The successful applicants’ designated laboratories and offices will be located within the state-of-the-art facilities. Anticipated start date is Summer/Fall 2022.
Assistant Professor(s) is eligible for multi-year appointments that align with a 12-month service period (July 1-June 30). Faculty with 12-month service periods are paid for 11 months of service over a 12-month period (July-June), meaning the equivalent of one month is available for paid time off. All University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service.
Qualifications
Requires an MD or PhD (or foreign equivalent) in a relevant field. An M.D./Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) is also acceptable.
Board Certified in Pediatrics and eligible or certified in Pediatric Infectious Diseases.
In order to be eligible for University sponsorship for an H-1B visa, graduates of foreign (non-U.S.) medical schools must show successful completion of all 3 steps of the U.S. Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) or equivalent as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
Instructions
Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter and a diversity statement. The diversity statement should address current and/or future commitments to and experiences with equity, diversity, and inclusion.
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