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Neonatology - Physician Scientist

Employer
Emory University
Location
North Decatur, GA
Closing date
Oct 2, 2021

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Description:
The Emory University Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, in collaboration with Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta,is seeking a physician scientist to join our faculty. The faculty member will collaboratively contribute to the expansion of our research endeavors. This position would provide opportunities for development and growth in a robust academic environment. The faculty member will contribute to the clinical, research, and teaching missions of the Division of Neonatology and Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta with clinical coverage in the NICU and participation in student, resident, and fellow education.Qualified candidates must have an MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent and must be board-certified/board-eligible in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine. Salary and professional level of appointment will be commensurate with experience. Junior or mid-career candidates will be favored. Candidates should have a history of academic excellence/achievement, and will be expected to work in a collaborative fashion conducting nationally recognized research.The Division of Neonatology is a large and diverse group with more than 75 faculty, neonatal nurse practitioners, clinical fellows, and administrative staff. Our division is committed to providing outstanding clinical care at our three Emory-affiliated hospitals: Grady Memorial Hospital, Emory Midtown and Egleston Childrens Hospital. Each year our inpatient facilities provide the setting for more than 9,000 deliveries and more than 1,500 admissions to our intensive care units. Additionally, we see more than 1,200 patients each year in our high-risk follow-up clinics. The clinical care we provide is enhanced by our attention to two other important missions, education and research. Education is the impetus that drives successful academic goals, and to this end, we teach and mentor a variety of trainees, including medical students, residents, neonatal fellows, and students in our neonatal nurse practitioner program. The discovery of new knowledge through research is the means by which our care continually improves. Our research allows us to better understand the basic foundations of biological processes and translate these findings to improvement in patient care. Employment will be in the Emory + Children's Pediatric Institute. The Emory + Childrens Pediatric Institute is an affiliation between Emory University and Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta that is improving the lives of children in Georgia and beyond. This partnership, the Emory + Childrens Pediatric Institute combines the unique strengths and resources of each institution in support of our three-part academic missions of providing outstanding clinical care, conducting innovative basic science discovery and clinical research, and coordinating exceptional education of the future healthcare workforce.Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia "the Gateway to the world", is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. Emory University is committed to Inclusion and Equity in the recruitment and retention of faculty. The university diligently supports the training of historically underrepresented and underserved communities. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.Our physicians, researchers, and educators have created a model where leadership, commitment and quality are fundamental components of success. Together, we are transforming pediatrics by achieving new levels of clinical excellencedriven by research, teaching and wellness. We look forward to our future together.To apply:Applicants interested in this position must apply online and send letter of interest and curriculum vitae to: Brenda Poindexter, MD, MSChief, Division of Neonatologybrenda.poindexter@emory.edu

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