Pediatrics, Endocrinology

UW Medicine; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 325,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Washington seeks an Associate or Full Professor in Pediatrics, Endocrinology, to lead an independent, extramurally funded research program focused on multi-omics integration in pediatric health. The role includes teaching and mentoring graduate students and postdocs while collaborating with SCRI and UW investigators.

The appointment is 12 months with potential ADS duties and affiliations with CUMG, Seattle Children's Hospital, and FHCRC; anticipated start Spring 2026.

Qualifications

• PhD or foreign equivalent in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Lead an independent and extramurally funded research program.
• Teach and mentor graduate students and postdoctoral scholars.
• Collaborate with Seattle Children's Research Institute (SCRI) and the UW Department of Pediatrics and Institute for Translational Health Sciences.

Education

PhD or foreign equivalent

Job description

University of Washington: Academic Personnel & Faculty: School of Medicine: Pediatrics: Pediatrics, Endocrinology

Location

Seattle, WA

Description

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Washington School of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology invites applications for a position as a full-time Associate or Full Professor, without tenure by reason of funding on the Faculty-Scientist pathway. The anticipated start date is Spring 2026.

The successful applicant will establish and lead an independent and extramurally-funded research program, and participate in teaching and mentoring graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. Scholarly focus will involve work in multi-omics integration and data science, particularly in pediatric diabetes, nephrology, environmental health and obesity research. Qualified candidates will have adjunct appointments in the UW Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences. The successful candidate will be expected to collaborate with existing and newly recruited investigators at Seattle Children's Research Institute (SCRI) and the Department of Pediatrics, as well as the larger UW scientific community and the Institute for Translational Health Sciences.

Associate and full Professors hold indefinite 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.

As the second largest Department in the UW School of Medicine, Pediatrics has twenty-one clinical divisions with approximately 1,400 academic appointments, including approximately 650 paid faculty members, 134 residents, 70 ACGME fellows, 230 staff employees and over 600 volunteer/affiliate faculty and continues to grow each year. The Department of Pediatrics is a close affiliate of Seattle Children's Hospital (SCH) and Seattle Children's Research Institute (SCRI). Faculty members appointed in the Department are located at various institutions (including Seattle Children’s, UW Medicine, and FHCRC), and are part of the Children’s University Medical Group (CUMG) clinical practice plan.

The base salary range for this position will be: Associate Professors with PhD $13,750 – 18,000 per month ($165,000 - $216,000), Professors with PhD $16,667 - $27,084 per month ($200,004 - $325,008 annually), commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. This range is inclusive of base salary provided by the University. Please note that only compensation provided by the University is included in University benefit determinations and calculations.

Additional administrative responsibilities may be offered to a specific candidate with appropriate experience and qualifications which may result in an administrative duty supplement (ADS).

Compensation provided by Children’s University Medical Group (CUMG) practice plan may provide eligibility for separate benefits offered by that organization. Please see additional benefits that may be available: https://faculty.uwmedicine.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/CUMG-Benefits-Summary-for-recruiting.pdf.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have earned a PhD or foreign equivalent in a relevant field by the time of appointment.

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 .

Benefits Information

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