Open Rank, Research Faculty, Department of Pediatrics (UVA)

The University of Virginia School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics is seeking applicants for two pediatric scientists to join our Child Health Research Center. This position is >80% research, with clinical effort accorded depending on the candidate’s needs. The candidate should have very strong commitment to improve the understanding of disease in children by promoting fundamental research efforts that will serve as the future basis for new preventive, diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. The successful candidate must have an M.D. and/or Ph.D. degree and a successful research program in clinical, translational, or basic science research. Compensation and recruitment package will depend on the candidate’s qualifications. Salary, rank, and track are dependent upon qualifications and experience. For information regarding faculty tracks, visit https://faculty.med.virginia.edu/facultyaffairs/advancement/pandt/faculty-tracks/ .

Our faculty, including NIH-funded physicians and scientists will provide strong mentoring for a junior physician-scientist, leading towards independence in translational, clinical, or basic research. The position provides unique opportunity to align the research interests with clinical activities in effort to implement state-of-the-art, evidence-based preventive strategies and treatment opportunities for children with kidney disease. In this capacity, the candidate will coordinate clinical activities with a multi-disciplinary group, including clinicians, other physician-scientist, and ancillary services providers. The successful candidate will receive a faculty appointment on the Tenure track in the Department of Pediatrics at the academic level commensurate with experience and qualifications.

For further information regarding the position please contact Dr. Ariel Gomez at RG@hscmail.mcc.virginia.edu .

The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check at time of offer per University Policy, including a criminal background check, as well as pre-employment health and drug screenings.

TO APPLY:

PROCESS FOR INTERNAL UVA APPLICANTS: Please apply through your Workday Home page, search “Find Jobs”, and search for “ R0041230 ".

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• Complete an application online and attach:
• CV/Resume
• Cover Letter detailing your interest in this position
• Statement addressing efforts and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and/or community outreach.
• Professional reference list.

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration. Review of applications will begin November 17, 2022, but the position will remain open until filled.

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For further information regarding the application process, please contact, Christi Maguire via email at clm8sd@virginia.edu .

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The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.