Endowed Chair of Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease Research

About the role

The Department of Pediatrics at Nemours Children’s Health, Delaware (NCH-D) is excited to announce the recruitment of a sickle cell researcher for the new $3 million Lisa Dean Moseley Foundation Endowed Chair in Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Research. The Endowed Chair for SCD Research is part of the Lisa Dean Moseley Foundation gift of $78 million to lead NCH-D to national prominence in cancer and blood disorders, with SCD research identified as a key priority.

Opportunities and Expectations for Leadership

• Report to and assist the Division Chief in resource planning, promotion of research and scholarly activity, and exploration of innovative funding opportunities for SCD research.
• Oversee the development and academic progress of faculty and researchers related to SCD.
• Help develop a clear strategic vision for SCD research that will drive Nemours to become a national leader in pediatric SCD research and treatment.
• Receive additional research dollars to support ongoing research projects.
• Partner with the Office of Institutional Advancement to participate in the execution of a fundraising program for the SCD research program.
• Participate in the leadership of the Division of Hematology/Oncology as a member of the leadership team.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary SCD clinical team to ensure superb clinical care and regularly participate in the administrative activities of the Division and the department, as appropriate.
• Maintain a clinical practice in Hematology (if applicable).

Commensurate with Current Funding and Level of Experience

Commensurate with current funding and level of experience.

About Us

Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children’s hospitals — Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida — along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships. Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive. Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.

About The Team

At Nemours Children’s, our providers and associates work together across specialties, clinics and hospitals, to give children care that's among the safest, most caring and compassionate. As part of a pediatric health system with both clinical and academic partnerships, we are 100% focused on ensuring a healthier future for children. We strive for excellent outcomes across all of our medical and surgical specialties - and we measure these outcomes in order to provide consistent, top-rated care. We aspire to build a workforce of providers that support the needs of the communities we serve and create a sense of belonging for our patients and families.