Pediatric Research Innovator

Overview

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.

We are recruiting a pediatric-focused faculty innovator who will substantially impact child health through groundbreaking research. This position offers a unique opportunity to conduct research in a multidisciplinary setting impacting one or more areas of biomedical science.

In partnership with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, faculty appointments will be primary in the Department of Pediatrics within the Emory University School of Medicine, with the possibility of a joint appointment with other departments at Emory University. We offer a highly interactive collegial research environment with state-of-the-art facilities, as well as proximity to and collaborations with the Winship Cancer Institute, the Emory Vaccine Center, Emory Lowance Center for Immunology, the Georgia Institute of Technology, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Visit our website for more information on our faculty and resources.

Qualifications

• Record of Outstanding Research Productivity:
  • Areas of research include clinical/translational and outcomes-based research in epidemiology, public health, and/or surgical outcomes research
  • Past productivity and established track record should be commensurate with experience level with future potential to significantly impact various domains of biomedical science or medicine.
• National Grant Portfolio:
  • For senior candidates, a robust national grant portfolio, preferably with a proven track record of securing large or multi-PI grants.
  • For early career candidates, a proven track record in securing research funding illustrating the potential for grant funding success
• Innovative Technology Platform:
  • Scope of work should include development and implementation of a novel 'technology' platform that has the potential to be catalytic and make a profound impact across multiple areas.
  • Areas of interest include artificial intelligence and machine learning, imaging, data science, and omics-based technologies.
• Interdisciplinary
  
  Collaboration:
  • A record of fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, promoting teamwork, and creating an environment conducive to innovative research.
  • Proven ability to synergize and collaborate with ongoing research activities at institutions like Emory University and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta thus enhancing the collective impact of research initiatives.
• Leadership
  
  Experience:
  • Demonstrated leadership experience commensurate with career stage, showcasing the ability to think on a big-picture scale and strategically guide research efforts.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory University have worked together since 1998, facilitating leading-edge pediatric research, training, and innovation. Together, our partnership advances research and facilitates evidence-based quality care for children. The Emory Department of Pediatrics has been ranked in the Top 5 pediatric departments in National Institutes of Health research funding since 2016 and was ranked #1 in 2020 and 2022.

This job posting is for candidates of any rank and is part of our ambitious $200M investment to substantially grow our team of world class child health researchers over the next five years.  to learn more about our plan to recruit 30 new world-class child health researchers over the next five years or contact peds.research with inquiries and for more information.

Additional Details

Employment will be in the Emory + Children's Pediatric Institute. The Emory + Children’s Pediatric Institute is an affiliation between Emory University and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta that is improving the lives of children in Georgia and beyond. The 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.…