Assistant Professor, Pediatric Mental Health & Access

Go Huskies; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 15,744 - 19,917; Full time

Job summary

The University of Washington's Department of Pediatrics invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in General Pediatrics at Seattle Children’s Research Institute. The role emphasizes building a funded research program in pediatric mental health and access to care, plus leadership in the Healthy Lives Institute and teaching responsibilities.

Applicants should have a doctorate (MD/DO), a track record in health services research, and be eligible for Washington state licensure.

Qualifications

• Earned a doctorate degree (MD or DO or foreign equivalent).
• Documented expertise in health services research, epidemiology, psychology, child development, sociology, or related fields.
• Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Washington.
• Prior research funding and dissemination through peer‑reviewed publications.
• USMLE or equivalent steps completed for visa sponsorship eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Establish and sustain a funded research program in pediatric mental health and access to care.
• Provide leadership for the Healthy Lives Institute and collaboration with CHBD.
• Contribute to teaching, mentoring, and trainee supervision.

Skills

Health services research

Epidemiology

Psychology

Child development

Sociology

Education

MD or DO or foreign equivalent

Job description

The University of Washington's Department of Pediatrics invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in General Pediatrics at Seattle Children’s Research Institute. The role emphasizes building a funded research program in pediatric mental health and access to care, plus leadership in the Healthy Lives Institute and teaching responsibilities.

Applicants should have a doctorate (MD/DO), a track record in health services research, and be eligible for Washington state licensure.