Duke Pediatric Infectious Diseases Faculty Position

MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is inviting applications for an Assistant Professor in Pediatric Infectious Diseases. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in significant vaccine clinical trials, contributing to groundbreaking research while working alongside renowned experts in the field. The position emphasizes a blend of clinical responsibilities and research, with a strong focus on securing independent funding. If you are passionate about advancing pediatric medicine and have the qualifications to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply and become part of a prestigious team dedicated to improving child health through innovative research.

Qualifications

• Must have an MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in pediatric infectious diseases.

Responsibilities

• Serve as co-investigator for existing vaccine clinical trials.
• Establish and maintain independent research funding.

Skills

Vaccine Clinical Trials

Research Funding

Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Clinical Management

Education

MD

MD/PhD

Equivalent Degree

Job description

Duke Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Duke University is recruiting for an Assistant Professor level faculty member to join the division as a member of the Duke Human Vaccine Institute (DHVI).

The candidate will work primarily within the Duke Vaccine and Trials Unit (DVTU). Led by Dr. Emmanuel "Chip" Walter and associate director Dr. Michael Smith, chief of pediatric infectious diseases, the DVTU unit has a rich history of NIH-, CDC- and industry-sponsored trials. It is anticipated that approximately 20% of the candidate’s effort will be clinical and 80% will be designated as research time.

Initially, the candidate will serve as a co-investigator for existing vaccine clinical trials. The successful candidate will be expected to establish and maintain independent research funding within two years. Qualified candidates must have an MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent, be board-certified or board-eligible in pediatric infectious diseases, and have experience with vaccine clinical trials. Start date is negotiable, but approximately July 1, 2025.

The Duke Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases is comprised of internationally-renowned experts in the molecular, translational, and clinical research of infections and the clinical management of these illnesses in children. The division consists of 17 full or part-time faculty (MD, MD/PhD, or PhD), and has trained pediatric ID fellows for over 40 years.

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