Stand-alone Pediatric Infectious Diseases Faculty Role

St. Jude; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Standalone department

Institutional support

Competitive compensation

Faculty benefits program

Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital invites physician-scientists to join the Department of Infectious Diseases at Assistant/Associate/Member levels to advance prevention, diagnosis, and treatment for vulnerable pediatric patients.

The standalone department provides visibility, collaboration, and institutional support to build influential programs bridging care and discovery. Appointments are made at ranks matched to experience, with expectations to develop an independent program aligned with

Qualifications

• MD, DO, MD/PhD, or equivalent degree.
• Board certification or board eligibility in Infectious Diseases or another relevant specialty.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in Tennessee.
• Record of scholarship, clinical achievement, and leadership potential.
• Commitment to collaborative, multidisciplinary science and inclusive mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead an innovative clinical, translational, or laboratory-connected research portfolio.
• Provide outstanding specialty care, as applicable to the selected faculty track.
• Develop collaborative programs that connect discovery with improved diagnosis, prevention, or treatment.
• Pursue peer-reviewed scholarship and extramural support appropriate to rank and track.
• Mentor fellows, trainees, staff, and junior colleagues.
• Contribute to departmental strategy, education, and scientific or clinical leadership.

Education

MD, DO, MD/PhD, or equivalent degree

Board certification or board eligibility in Infectious Diseases or another relevant specialty

Eligibility for medical licensure in Tennessee

Record of scholarship, clinical achievement, and leadership potential

Commitment to collaborative, multidisciplinary science and inclusive mentorship

Job description

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital invites physician-scientists to join the Department of Infectious Diseases at Assistant/Associate/Member levels to advance prevention, diagnosis, and treatment for vulnerable pediatric patients.

The standalone department provides visibility, collaboration, and institutional support to build influential programs bridging care and discovery. Appointments are made at ranks matched to experience, with expectations to develop an independent program aligned with