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.

Medical Director

Clinical Microbiology Laboratory

Emory University Hospital

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine seeks qualified MD and/or PhD candidates to apply for a faculty position to provide medical director oversight of the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia.  The successful applicant will hold an academic appointment in the Emory University School of Medicine at the rank commensurate with experience and a medical staff appointment at Emory University Hospital. The medical director will also participate in efforts to standardize microbiology testing and processes through the Emory Healthcare network.   

The Clinical Microbiology Laboratory serves complex inpatient and outpatient populations, including surgery, transplant, and oncology and provides standard laboratory culture and antimicrobial susceptibility testing, as well as mycology, mycobacteriology, and molecular virology services.

Applicants must have strong leadership and interpersonal skills and a willingness to work closely with the Division of Infectious Diseases and other clinical services. Additional responsibilities include participation in the medical director team of the Serious Communicable Diseases Unit and membership in several hospital committees (Infection Prevention, Antibiotic Stewardship, Diagnostic Stewardship) and liaison groups. The position requires teaching Pathology residents and there are also opportunities to teach medical technology students, medical students, medical microbiology fellows, infectious disease fellows, and Pharmacy residents.

In addition, the individual is encouraged to participate in clinical, translational, and/or basic science research activities.

Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in medical microbiology (ABP-MM or ABMM). MD applicants must be eligible for a medical license in the State of Georgia.

Interested individuals should apply online and submit a current curriculum vitae, a cover letter and names of three references and email your information to John D. Roback, MD, PhD (jroback@emory.ed), Vice-Chair and Division Director.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with 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 (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 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's advance notice is preferred.