Description

Exceptional Opportunity

The Department of Medicine is launching an unprecedented recruitment and hiring initiative for rising star research faculty who will significantly expand our already impressive research enterprise. These positions are over and above our normal hiring patterns, with preference given to mid-career investigators with a sustained track record of funded research.  Emory has dedicated substantial resources – financial investment, cutting edge research space and exceptional colleagues – for these researchers who will help shape discovery on their upward trajectory.

With the goal of expanding innovative, interdisciplinary research and scholarship aimed at improving human health, the Department seeks to strategically strengthen research in cross-cutting scientific disciplines, including, but not limited to, inflammation and immunology, the microbiome, metagenomics and metabolomics, data sciences, AI/machine learning, health disparities and outcomes science, developmental biology, and aging.  We are particularly interested in programs that advance our understanding of cardiovascular disease, cancer, infectious diseases and immunological conditions.  Solving complex problems requires a community of diverse points of view.   The more diversity we have in our team, the more unique perspectives we offer to how we approach excellence in healthcare and research. 

We seek exceptional candidates in these broadly defined areas of medicine who will enhance our research strengths in alignment with the priorities of the School of Medicine to promote innovation and entrepreneurship, establish Emory as an eminent research institution, and expand our collaborations with our distinguished partner institutions such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Georgia Institute of Technology, Morehouse School of Medicine, Grady Memorial Hospital, the University of Georgia and numerous international partners.

Interdisciplinary ~ Innovative ~ Inclusive ~ Emory

Recognized as one of the world's great institutions of higher learning, Emory has a deep tradition of academic innovation. Our faculty and staff work together to support the university's mission: to create, preserve, teach and apply knowledge in the service of humanity.  Emory is home to interdisciplinary, multi-school, multi-institutional, research-intensive programs of national and international prominence in the dynamic city of Atlanta, Georgia.  The Department of Medicine, with 710 faculty and over $160 M in sponsored research funding, is a key component of the School of Medicine and the Woodruff Health Sciences Center (WHSC), which received over $565 M in sponsored biomedical research in 2020.  The collegial and collaborative environment of the Department of Medicine is one where our faculty thrive and flourish.  We offer exceptional faculty development opportunities and research resources to assist in career growth, network building, and navigation of the Emory research enterprise.  Additionally, Emory University offers an abundance of physical and mental health wellness programs as well as nationally recognized, robust work-life programs that include resources for child-care, adult care, workplace flexibility and education scholarships.

Emory and Atlanta

Emory sits at the nexus of Atlanta—six miles from downtown, a 15-minute ride to Buckhead, a center of nightlife and shopping, and five miles to Midtown, where the expansive Piedmont Park as well as the city’s cultural center lies. We’re located in the stately, historic neighborhood of Druid Hills, with the small-town charm of Decatur and the kitschy, quirky fun of Little Five Points a quick shuttle or car ride away. You’ll find the neighborhoods of Atlanta diverse, welcoming, and never dull.

An ideal location in terms of weather, transportation, culture and dining, Atlanta’s diverse offerings have something to appeal to everyone. It’s the perfect city in which to unwind—relaxing in one of its many small or large parks, biking or walking along the BeltLine, taking in professional sports or arts offerings, and sampling the many types of cuisine found here. A 30-minute ride leads to Atlanta’s airport—the world’s busiest—from which you can travel to anywhere in the world.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates must have an MD, PhD or MD/PhD with a strong record of academic research accomplishments and scholarship, a demonstrated capacity to secure external funding, and the ability to develop and lead a collaborative, interdisciplinary program.  Basic scientists, clinical researchers and health services researchers are encouraged to apply.  Preference will be given to candidates with interdisciplinary research.  Per Emory School of Medicine Guidelines for Appointment and Promotion, all new faculty are eligible for tenure, whether or not they intend to pursue tenure.

Emory Supports a Diverse and Inclusive Culture

Emory University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in University programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Executive Order 11246, as amended, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action. Emory University is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its affirmative action, equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Inclusion, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

Emory University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at 404-727-9877 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Please note that one-week advance notice is preferred.

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae and cover letter describing their interest in the position, relevant background, and research accomplishments. Please submit your information to our search committee via email at DOMresearch@emory.edu.

View our Prospective Research Faculty site for more information about all that Emory offers.

Evaluation of applications will begin in September 2021. Applications will be kept confidential during the initial phases of the search process.