Faculty Position, Department of Infectious Diseases - Division of HIV and Translational Medicine

About the role

The Division of HIV and Translational Medicine within the Department of Infectious Diseases at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital seeks a Faculty Member (Assistant or Associate) with clinical and research interest in the field of Translational Medicine (vaccine and drug development targeting pediatric infectious diseases) and HIV Medicine (clinical care, drug development, cure research).

Responsibilities

• Design and/or execute a portfolio of institutionally and externally funded (such as NIH funded consortium and pharmaceutical industry sponsored) research studies.
• Contribute to the growth of the Infectious Disease Translational Trials Center.
• Share HIV Program clinical care responsibilities alongside other Division of HIV and Translational Medicine faculty.
• Explore opportunities for affiliate appointments for clinical care, research, or teaching with institutions like the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, local health departments, and St. Jude Graduate School.

Requirements

• A strong record of providing clinical care to children and youth.
• Demonstrated interest in clinical research and commitment to mentorship and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• A MD/DO or MD/PhD with Pediatrics or Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Residency Training.
• Evidence of potential or achievement in securing extramural research funding.
• A commitment to mentoring and fostering an inclusive training environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• An MD/DO or MD/PhD with Pediatrics or Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Residency Training.
• Evidence of potential or achievement in securing extramural research funding.
• A commitment to mentoring and fostering an inclusive training environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Skills

• Strong clinical care and research background in HIV and Translational Medicine.
• Ability to secure extramural research funding.
• Mentoring and fostering an inclusive training environment.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits

Opportunities to seek affiliate appointments for clinical care, research, or teaching, such as with University of Tennessee Health Science Center, the local health department, and St. Jude Graduate School can be explored.

Pay

Details regarding pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details regarding schedule are not specified in the job posting.

Benefits

Details regarding benefits are not specified in the job posting.