The Neurology Department at Emory University is seeking to hire a neurologist with subspecialty expertise in Epilepsy, and acommitment to growing the General Neurology outpatient clinic at Grady Memorial Hospital, Marcus Stroke and Neuroscience Center. The general neurology faculty manage patients with a wide variety of neurological conditions in a highly collaborative environment with a large sub-specialty presence. The Grady Epilepsy Service provides both inpatient and outpatient care, Multiple teaching opportunities are also available for candidates who have a passion for educating medical students and residents. Grady Hospital (Marcus Stroke & Neuroscience Center) serves as major primary care and tertiary referral centers for patients with Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases from Atlanta and much of the Southeast.
Candidates must be board certified or eligible and have completed fellowship training in Epilepsy or Clinical Neurophysiology. The candidates will join a highly successful academic practice with excellent opportunities for research and participation in clinical trials. The right candidate will have the opportunity to teach and supervise residents and fellows and promote the development of future leaders in the field of neurology.
In addition to teaching and supervising advance practice providers, residents and fellows, the neurology faculty member would have responsibility for growing the outpatient clinics, for which there is considerable patient demand. The neurologist would have the opportunity to participate in research within their chosen sub-specialty area.
We are looking for candidates who are:
• Board Eligible or Board Certified
• Completed an accredited fellowship.
• Hold a GA Medical License or have the ability to obtain one.
• Have academic interests with a record of leadership, research, teaching, and clinical service.
This position reports Dr. Mike Frankel, Chief of Service and ultimately to the Chair of Neurology.
Department: Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Position Availability: Immediately
Interested candidates should review the applications requirements and apply online at http://apply.interfolio.com/121896.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Associate Director of the Rose Library, the Head of Archival Processing is a key managerial position within the Rose Library and provides leadership and expertise in developing and sustaining a holistic program for accessioning, arranging, describing, cataloging, and preserving the library’s manuscript and archival collections. The Head of Archival Processing directly oversees the accessioning, arrangement, and description of analog manuscript and archival material, including the direct supervision of 3 FTE as well as project and student employees. The incumbent fosters a user-centered, access, and data-driven approach to collection management with the goal of protecting collections while prioritizing access. Incumbent will lead the Rose Library’s reparative description program and may conduct collection audits and analyses to identify collections that require redescription or additional processing to surface collection material documenting historically under documented individuals or communities. The Head of Archival Processing leads the planning, development, implementation, promotion, and assessment of the services provided for collections, and will develop and maintain an integrated and coordinated arrangement and description program utilizing streamlined workflows and integrated collection management tools, in line with library priorities. As a manager and unit head in the Rose Library, the Head of Archival Processing plays a critical role in fostering a culture of trust and empowerment and in advancing the library’s core principles of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility. In this highly collaborative position, the incumbent works with staff throughout the Rose Library and the Emory Libraries to solve problems and pursue creative and innovative solutions to maximize impact of library resources and leverage resources available in an academic setting to realize the goals of the library, including grant-funding opportunities. The Head of Archival Processing will supervise and mentor graduate and undergraduate student employees as well as interns, ensuring that students and interns can meaningfully engage in the work of the library. The incumbent also participates in various administrative duties such as submitting activity reports, contributing to the development of action plans for the unit and undertaking assessment activities. Finally, the Head of Archival Processing is expected to contribute to the library and professional community through committee service, conference presentations, and/or scholarship.
Emory Libraries requires that our employees recognize diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential core values to achieving our mission to enrich the quality of life in an inclusive work environment through competency training, reassurance of personal growth, restorative communication practices, and embrace our diverse identities of patrons within the Emory community.
Essential Responsibilities & Duties
Management of Archival Processing Program
- Responsible for planning, development, implementation, management, promotion, and assessment of services provided for collections, including accessioning, processing, cataloging, preservation, rights review, and management of archival and manuscript materials in all analog formats.
- Oversees the work of teams/staff responsible for manuscript and University Archives processing and accessioning.
- Develops, implements, and monitors team plans, setting production and service goals. Compiles statistics and develops narrative and statistical reports on unit activities and programs.
- Actively and responsively prioritizes work of self and direct reports in a manner that balances various community and stakeholder needs and supports the overall mission and vision of the Library.
- Contributes to the development of standards, policies, and procedures for all collection processing programs and projects.
- Works closely with the Head of Digital Archives to develop integrated processes and workflows for arranging and describing born digital material and collaboratively managing hybrid collections.
- Works closely with the Rose Library Collection Development team and other colleagues to set processing, and accessioning priorities.
- Works collaboratively with various areas across the libraries, including Access and Resource Services (cataloging, digitization, metadata, conservation) to ensure that Rose metadata, collection management, and rights assessment practices align with library policies and best practices, as well as with standards and best practices for preservation, discovery and access.
- Develops appropriate metrics to evaluate work and service levels. Develops and implements standards for measuring costs and timelines related to processing, cataloging, digitization, and digital projects, which can be used for project management and planning.
- Reviews work products such as finding aids, catalog records, and other metadata and descriptive outputs to ensure high quality and adherence to standards.
- Oversees workflows relating to the acquisition, production and management of analog and digital material and implements process improvement as needed.
- Coordinates with colleagues to develop and integrate policies and workflows for accessioning, arrangement, description, and preservation.
- Consults with the relevant Collections Services and University Archives staff to prioritize the transfer of manuscript material to the conservation unit for treatment.
- Works with Library Facilities and Security to maintain and enhance the physical space and security of the stacks and staff work areas, including the staff offices, receiving and processing areas, and collections stacks.
- Works with library preservation and digital curation units to ensure that Rose collections receive proper care and treatment.
Managerial Responsibilities
- Serves as the unit head for the arrangement and description team, with programmatic responsibility for functional areas and direct supervision of librarians and/or staff (3 FTE librarians, and periodic supervision of FTE project librarians.)
- Works with direct reports to coordinate recruitment, hiring, orientation, training, supervision, and evaluation of staff and student employees. Coaches, mentors, and counsels both direct and indirect reports to develop staff in a positive and proactive manner ensuring individuals have opportunity to develop broad knowledge of library operations and services as well specialized skills. Works with Libraries HR staff to develop specific training for staff based on need and participates in succession planning and management initiatives as appropriate.
- Contributes to creating a strong team environment and culture of trust and empowerment.
- Enacts and promotes the values of diversity, equity and inclusion as a manager in the Rose Library.
- Establishes collegial and effective relationships across the libraries to facilitate services and support.
- Works closely with Rose Library Leadership Team and other library staff in areas of assigned responsibility and participates in library-wide and university-wide initiatives as appropriate.
- Encourages and seeks opportunities to attract graduate, undergraduate and intern participation in a team-based approach to Archival Processing and management.
- Responsible for developing and maintaining up-to-date librarian position responsibilities statements and library staff job descriptions for staff within department. Reviews requests for new positions and reclassifications and submits to Assistant Director and Director of the Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library for consideration. Works with HR staff to facilitate reclassifications.
- Conducts annual performance evaluations for direct reports and oversees annual process within the department/unit ensuring that annual evaluations are conducted in a timely manner and submitted on time in accordance with campus and library policy.
- Establishes and maintains communication with department/unit staff to facilitate the work of the library and ensure library staff is informed of library activities and initiatives.
Project Development, Planning, and Management
- Sets priorities and manages resources for processing, accessioning, and planning conservation treatments for collection material in consultation with curators, librarians, and other staff.
- Manages processing projects, determining project teams, scope, parameters, timelines, and deliverables. Oversees work of project teams and monitors progress to ensure outcomes.
- Develop or utilize workflows, tools, systems, and policies that simplify workflows and streamline arrangement and description workflows.
- Consults with Rose and EUL colleagues on grant and internally sponsored projects for processing, cataloging, preserving, and digitizing Rose collection material, or any other projects that involve Rose collections or digital assets.
- Develops grant proposals and serves as principal investigator as needed. Oversees and evaluates all grants for technical services projects and consults with Rose and EUL colleagues on special collections technical services elements of grant proposals and digital projects.
- Leverages relationships with library departmental liaisons to recruit graduate and undergraduate students to contribute to collection processing and description.
Reference and Security
- Provides reference assistance in person and by phone to Emory students and faculty, visiting scholars, and the public as needed and assigned, including 4-6 regular reference desk and reading room shifts.
- Occasionally answers written reference questions relating to collections of which the incumbent has special knowledge.
- Oversees reading room security by monitoring use of materials in the reading room, as well as working with researchers to explain the rules of care and handling for manuscript material.
- Provides occasional oversight for service providers working in secure, non-public areas of Rose.
Administrative Duties
- Contributes to regular written reports, including quarterly and annual processing reports and the Arrangement and Description unit’s general report.
- Contributes to the planning, development, and documentation of the Arrangement and Description unit’s policies and procedures manual.
- Makes recommendations on personnel selection and staffing requirements.
- Contributes to unit and division-wide action plans
Professional Responsibilities
- Participates in appropriate professional and scholarly associations and organizations including maintaining membership and/or accreditation; attending meetings, conferences, workshops; and serving in appointed or elected positions.
- Maintains up-to-date professional knowledge and skills in areas related to primary job assignment as well as maintains general knowledge of current trends in higher education, academic libraries, and information and educational technology.
- Provides reference assistance to Emory students and faculty, visiting scholars, and the public as needed and assigned.
- Adheres to guidelines outlined in the Handbook Governing the Librarian series for Faculty-Equivalent Librariansto ensure appointment, appointment renewal and promotion-in-rank
- Participates in library and campus committees as appropriate for service purposes.
- Presents on work-related topics and research at professional and scholarly conferences, symposia, and workshops. Publishes on work-related topics and research in professional and scholarly publications.
- Cultivates knowledge and expertise relevant to digital archives, humanities research, digital asset management, and digital preservation for the purpose of providing knowledgeable consultations and leadership on matters of digital curation, project management, and born-digital archives.
Required Qualifications
- ALA-accredited master’s degree in Library and Information Science OR equivalent education and relevant library experience.
- Five or more years of professional experience in an academic or research library, special collections repository, or other relevant setting.
- Experience with and/or knowledge of the professional standards and practices related to accessioning, processing, cataloging, and preserving special collections material, including rare books, archives and manuscripts, photographs, audiovisual materials, and born-digital materials.
- Extensive experience processing manuscript and archival holdings and digital library and digital preservation experience.
- Knowledge of the following descriptive standards: DACS, EAD, EAC-CPF, AACR2, RDA, MARC, DCRM, MODS, LCNAF, LCSH, and other thesauri.
- Familiarity with digital archives, including planning and policy making around acquiring, imaging, preservation, and discovery.
- Demonstrated experience articulating vision and goals and managing multiple projects and staff members to accomplish the work of a unit.
- Ability to analyze local environment and realize opportunities for process improvement or the implementation of new tools and technologies.
- Demonstrated leadership ability, analytical skills, creative and innovative problem-solving skills, and a strong commitment to service excellence.
- Experience and demonstrated skill in supervision, including hiring, orienting, training and development, organizing workloads, delegating responsibility, providing guidance and direction, monitoring and evaluating performance, coaching and counseling, and taking disciplinary action as necessary. Ability to be proactive, flexible, and collaborative as a supervisor in order to accomplish departmental, library, and institutional goals.
- Ability to build and sustain effective interpersonal relationships with library staff, faculty and students, off campus faculty and administrators, campus administrators, etc.
- Evidence of analytical, organizational, communication, project, and time management skills and demonstrated ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and complete tasks and projects on time and within budget and in accordance with task/project parameters.
- Working knowledge of software and systems that support services to patrons including Integrated Library Systems and other management software used in academic or research library settings.
- Demonstrated proficiency and capabilities with personal computers and software, the Web, and library-relevant information technology applications. Working knowledge of standard computer office applications such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint or other productivity software.
- Commitment to fostering a diverse educational environment and workplace and an ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty and student population.
- Capacity to thrive in an ambiguous, future-oriented environment of a major research institution and to respond effectively to changing needs and priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to juggle competing priorities, negotiate, and compromise.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends and issues in academic libraries, higher education, and relevant subject disciplines.
- Evidence of active participation, involvement, and leadership in local, state, regional, national, or international professional or scholarly associations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with ALMA, ArchivesSpace, and Aeon.
- Demonstrated experience in project management.
- Familiarity with workflow and metric assessment.
- Knowledge of U.S. copyright law.
- Experience providing and managing library services with evidence of progressively increasing scope of responsibility in a large academic or research institution library and evidence of successful record of leadership and ability to foster an organization-wide perspective that ensures effective stewardship of available resources.
Application Procedures
Interested candidates should review the applications requirements and apply online at
http://apply.interfolio.com/121896.
Applications may be submitted as Word or PDF attachments and must include:
- Current curriculum vita detailing education and relevant experience;
- Cover letter of application describing qualifications and experience; and
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are a central focus of our work at Emory Libraries and across campus and an important responsibility of the Head of Archives Processing, a key leadership position that manages and leads a diverse, service-oriented team. In a separate statement please reflect upon your experience in furthering social justice and equity so far in your career and share how you would advance and foster these principles at Emory University Libraries as a colleague and as a manager.
- On a separate document list the names and relationships, email addresses, and telephone numbers of 3 professional references including a current or previous supervisor.
Review of applications will begin the week of April 7, 2023. Review of applications will continue until position is successfully filled. Emory is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that welcomes and encourages diversity and seeks applications and nominations from women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans.
Postdoctoral positions are available in Dr. Jindan Yu’s laboratory in the Department of Urology and the Winship Cancer Institute at Emory University, located in Atlanta, GA, USA. The Yu lab combines bioinformatics analysis with cutting-edge genomics technologies to investigate genomic, epigenomic, and immunological regulations of cancer with a specific interest in hormonal transcription factors and chromatin modifiers. Our research focuses on delineating the molecular mechanisms underlying prostate cancer progression and developing novel therapeutic strategies for advanced diseases (Lu et al., Nature Genetics, 2022; Fong et al., Mol Cell, 2022; Park et al., Sci Adv. 2021; Song et al., J Clin Invest, 2018; Xu et al., Cell Res 2019). Further information about the lab can be found on the lab website
https://labs.feinberg.northwestern.edu/yu. Dr. Yu’s laboratory was recently relocated to Emory University. Highly motivated individuals with strong interests in the areas of cancer biology, genomics, epigenomics, bioinformatics, or translational cancer research are invited to apply.
Helps design and conduct research in the field of prostate cancer genomics and immunology while receiving advanced training from the Principal Investigator to enhance professional skills and research independence needed for pursuit of a career. Designs and evaluates experiments. Develops new ideas that promote current research. Prepares and publishes scientific manuscripts under the direction of the Principal Investigator. May be responsible for operation of specific equipment. May teach techniques to others, train, and supervise research staff. Positions are temporary appointments as a research trainee. The initial appointment is for one year, renewal expected if progress is satisfactory, and funds are available. Appointments cannot exceed five years.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A doctoral degree or equivalent (Ph.D., M.D., ScD., D.V.M., DDS etc) in an appropriate field. Excellent scientific writing ability and strong oral communication skills. The ability to work effectively and collegially with colleagues. Additional qualifications as specified by the Principal Investigator.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: A doctoral degree or equivalent (Ph.D., M.D., ScD., D.V.M., DDS etc) in Genetics, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Bioinformatics, or related fields. Excellent scientific writing ability and strong oral communication skills. The ability to work effectively and collegially with colleagues. The successful applicant will have a positive attitude, a collaborative mindset, logical scientific thinking, and good technical skills in molecular/cellular biology. Preference will be given to candidates with a track record of first-author publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory University are seeking a pediatric hospitalist to work in the Children’s Heart Center as a frontline care provider. The candidate will be assigned clinical duties in the cardiac stepdown unit or cardiac intensive care unit at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Egleston Campus and work alongside cardiology fellows, advanced practice providers (APPs), critical care fellows, and pediatric residents providing care to patients with medical and surgical heart disease. Supervision in the cardiac stepdown unit will be provided by cardiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons; supervision in the cardiac intensive care unit will be provided by cardiac intensivists and cardiothoracic surgeons.
This is a full-time clinical position with daytime, nighttime, and weekend shift requirements. Full benefits will be provided through clinical appointment at the Emory University School of Medicine.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is the largest pediatric referral center in the Southeast with the Heart Center being one of the largest and busiest in the United States performing more than 800 cardiac surgeries per year. The cardiac acute care unit is a 35-bed dedicated cardiac inpatient unit and the cardiac intensive care unit is a dedicated 32 bed unit with over 1000 admissions per year.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Board certified or board eligible in general pediatrics
• Meets eligibility requirements for credentialing as part of the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Professional Staff.
• PALS certification is required.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients and families and as a team member.
One of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the country, Atlanta offers medical professionals a full spectrum of career and cultural opportunities. The city is home to more than a dozen Fortune 500 companies and more than 15 Fortune 1000 companies. The state’s bioscience and health IT industries are responsible for 120,000 jobs and $30 billion in annual revenue, making Atlanta a perfect place to build a promising career in healthcare.
Interested candidates should complete the online application.
The Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences of Emory University is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to work on the development of advanced MRI techniques and/or hemodynamic modeling of vascular flow. The position will center on development of acquisition/reconstructions strategies for carotid and coronary artery imaging and/or measuring vascular flow with PCMR, and/or using fluid dynamics based modeling to provide clinical metrics.
The position provides an excellent opportunity to work in a highly collaborative interdisciplinary translational environment with close interactions with MR physicists, radiologists, cardiologists, biomedical engineers, mechanical engineers, mathematicians, and computer scientists. Accesses is available to three research-dedicated 3T MRI systems (Siemens PRISMA platform), a 7.0T scanner (Siemens Terra), a PET/CT system (Siemens Vision), two pre-clinical MRI scanners (9.4T and 11.7T), a pre-clinical PET/CT system, and two computer-clusters. There are established collaborations with the clinical services at Emory University Hospital, where six MR scanners and a PET/MRI system are located, which facilitates translation of technical developments to clinical settings. The department has close collaborations with the joint Emory/Georgia Tech Biomedical Engineering Department and there are opportunities to teach and advise graduate students in that program. Close collaborations with industry are facilitated by the on-site presence of industry collaborators.
Qualifications for the successful candidate include:
• A PhD degree in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science or other related field
• Strong background in signal processing, image processing, or computational fluid dynamics
• Demonstrated quantitative analysis with excellent proficiency with Matlab and/or Python programming
• Demonstrated record of independent research, and good organizational and inter-personal skills.
• Previous experience with medical image processing is desirable; experiences with MRI scan operation and MRI pulse sequence programming, or CFD are a plus but not necessary.
The candidate is expected to work on projects involving image acquisition, reconstruction and processing by using and expanding existing tools and development of new methodologies. Potential research projects beyond the coronary artery imaging and modelling project depend on the mutual interests of the candidate and the PI. The lab has active projects in 4D flow MRI, CFD modeling, DENSE MRI, interventional MRI, and MR Elastorgraphy.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A doctoral degree or equivalent (Ph.D., M.D., ScD., D.V.M., DDS etc) in an appropriate field. Excellent scientific writing ability and strong oral communication skills. The ability to work effectively and collegially with colleagues. Additional qualifications as specified by the Principal Investigator.
Helps design and conducts research within a specified field, while receiving advanced training from a designated Principal Investigator to enhance professional skills and research independence needed for pursuit of a career. The specific area of research in which the trainee is mentored is determined by the department and laboratory of the Postdoc. Designs and evaluates experiments. Develops new ideas that promote current research. Prepares and publishes scientific manuscripts under the direction of the Principal Investigator. May be responsible for operation of specific equipment. May teach techniques to others, train, and supervise research staff. Positions are temporary appointments as a research trainee. The initial appointment is for one year, renewal expected if progress is satisfactory and funds are available. Appointments cannot exceed five years.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A doctoral degree or equivalent in an appropriate field. Excellent scientific writing ability and strong oral communication skills. The ability to work effectively and collegially with colleagues. Additional qualifications as specified by the Principal Investigator.
Additional Details: The Emory University Department of Biomedical Informatics is recruiting for a post doctorate in the area of computer vision, image processing, machine learning, and signal processing applied to conduct high quality research with a particular focus on neuropsychiatric and cardiovascular diseases. Working in a large team of 15 PhD students, several postdocs and research professors, this represents an opportunity to advance an academic career with strong mentorship and collaboration across schools and units.
Candidates are required to have a strong background in at least one of the following areas: Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Informatics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
The Department of Biomedical Informatics is a highly dynamic and multidisciplinary environment that has strengths in bioinformatics, global health informatics, imaging informatics, machine learning, mHealth informatics and signal processing.
Experience with large volumes of physiological and temporal medical data and time series analytics are essential. Strong programming skills in Python and modern machine learning platforms are preferred; Experience with computing in cloud environments is a strong plus; some experience with high performance computing and database administration is desired but not required. A strong sense of responsibility to complete research in a timely manner is required. The position will be for one year in the first instance but with a strong likelihood of continuing for several years, with career progression. Candidates for post doctorate positions are expected to work proactively, participate in research discussions, publish scholarly research papers, and disseminate research results.
Interested applicants should submit current CV via the online application form and send a copy with a statement of their career aspirations and interests to bmi-jobs [at] emory.edu.
Helps design and conducts research within a specified field, while receiving advanced training from a designated Principal Investigator to enhance professional skills and research independence needed for pursuit of a career. The specific area of research in which the trainee is mentored is determined by the department and laboratory of the Postdoc. Designs and evaluates experiments. Develops new ideas that promote current research. Prepares and publishes scientific manuscripts under the direction of the Principal Investigator. May be responsible for operation of specific equipment. May teach techniques to others, train, and supervise research staff. Positions are temporary appointments as a research trainee. The initial appointment is for one year, renewal expected if progress is satisfactory and funds are available. Appointments cannot exceed five years.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A doctoral degree or equivalent in an appropriate field. Excellent scientific writing ability and strong oral communication skills. The ability to work effectively and collegially with colleagues. Additional qualifications as specified by the Principal Investigator.
Additional Details: The Emory University Department of Biomedical Informatics is recruiting for a post-doctorate in the area of computer vision, speech analysis, wearables, human activity recognition, and machine learning applied to conduct high-quality research with a particular focus on neuropsychiatric diseases. Those include, but are not limited to, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Autism, Schizophrenia, Depression, and so on.
Candidates are required to have a strong background in at least one of the following areas: Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Informatics, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
Experience with large volumes of video, speech, or time-series sensor data analytics is essential; Experience with multi-person tracking systems is a strong plus; Experience with multi-view or distributed camera networks and 3D human pose or motion analysis is a strong plus; Any experience in machine learning on edge computing devices, such as Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and mobile/wearable devices is a strong plus. Any experience in multi-modal recognition systems is preferred; Experience with computing in cloud environments is preferred; Strong programming skills in Python and modern machine learning platforms are preferred; some experience with high-performance computing, server management, and database administration is desired but not required. A strong sense of responsibility to complete research in a timely manner is required.
The Department of Biomedical Informatics is a highly dynamic and multidisciplinary environment that has strengths in computational human behavior analysis, bioinformatics, global health informatics, imaging informatics, machine learning, mHealth informatics and signal processing.
You will be exposed to opportunities to work with renowned faculties in the field of machine learning and healthcare analysis. You will collaborate with multiple research teams in the Department of Biomedical Informatics having large teams (10+) of research professors, PostDocs, PhD, MS, and BS students, along with clinical researchers from the Neurology and Psychiatry. You may also have opportunities to teach in courses offered by the Department of Biomedical informatics. This will advance your academic career with strong mentorship and collaboration across schools and units.
The position will be for one year in the first instance but with a strong likelihood of continuing for several years, with career progression. Candidates for post doctorate positions are expected to work proactively, participate in research discussions, publish scholarly research papers, and disseminate research results.
Interested applicants should submit current CV via the online application form and send a copy with a statement of their career aspirations and interests to hhyeokk [at] emory.edu.
The Division of Grady General Gynecology & Obstetrics is seeking experienced physicians committed to an academic career in general obstetrics and gynecology. The position will hold a rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include teaching medical students and residents, inpatient and outpatient obstetrics, and gynecologic surgery. Candidates should be comfortable in providing a broad spectrum of obstetrical and gynecologic care to medically complex patients. The faculty member is expected to serve the University in areas of teaching, research, and clinical service appropriate to their professional training and capabilities and their career goals.
Primary clinical responsibilities would be participation in all the clinical activities of the Division, particularly its clinical activities at Grady Memorial Hospital and affiliated sites. The faculty member would be expected to deliver excellent care to patients while growing and expanding access for routine obstetrical and gynecological patients in the Emory Gynecology and Obstetrics at Grady clinical practices. The faculty member would be expected to participate in in-house labor and delivery call coverage at Grady. Faculty members are expected to supervise mid-level providers assigned to the clinical practice location.
Faculty Members are also be expected to demonstrate outstanding activity in the teaching aspects of the Department. Specifically, this would include:
- Providing teaching instruction and supervision to residents and medical students in Gynecology and Obstetrics.
- Providing lectures to fellows, residents and medical students as requested.
- Attending Grand Rounds, M&M Conferences, Journal Club, Division meetings and other Departmental activities.
- Participating in mentorship of medical students and residents.
Qualifications:
Qualified candidates must have a terminal degree (MD or DO), successfully completed a 4-year ACGME-accredited obstetrics and gynecology residency program and be Board Eligible or Board Certified in obstetrics and gynecology. Licensure by the Georgia Composite Medical Board will be required prior to commencement of employment.
Emory Gynecology & Obstetrics at Grady:
The Emory Department of Gynecology & Obstetrics provides full scope of obstetrics services for patients at Grady Memorial Hospital and is also a Regional Perinatal Center for the state of Georgia. We provide outpatient care for both routine and high-risk pregnancies, as well as run inpatient antepartum and postpartum services as well as an OB Triage unit. Grady Memorial Hospital is the only Level 1 trauma center in Atlanta, and the obstetric service offers obstetric intensive care as well as arranges transport for high-risk maternal and fetal patients from across the region, including placenta accreta spectrum patients.
The Grady Perinatal Center provides antepartum fetal testing and routine obstetric scans, and the obstetric service offers procedures including Cesarean sections, External Cephalic Versions, forceps, vacuum deliveries, as well as amniocentesis and cerclage. Grady Memorial Hospital is one of the main teaching sites for the Emory Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics Residency, and both faculty and resident are in-house for Labor and Delivery coverage 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and maternal-fetal-medicine subspecialists are available day and night Additionally, our service provides Nurse Midwifery services, both in the ambulatory setting at some of the Grady Neighborhood Health Centers and in the ambulatory clinics at Grady, as well as inpatient services on the labor and delivery, OB Triage, and postpartum units. The Nurse Midwives also facilitate Centering group prenatal care.
Grady Memorial Hospital is a nationally renowned tertiary care hospital located in downtown Atlanta. It is one of the busiest trauma hospitals in the country and the only Level 1 trauma center in Atlanta metro area. The hospital also has a large center devoted to care for burns, advanced comprehensive stroke, cancer and women’s health. Grady is a public academic hospital and cares for a diversity of patients with a commitment to the underserved.
The Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics:
For more than 75 years, the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics has provided excellence in health care services, research, and education for a racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse population from adolescence through menopause. Emory Gynecology and Obstetrics is part of Emory University’s School of Medicine, a globally recognized leader in health care innovation, and the Emory Clinic and Emory Healthcare, a comprehensive health system that includes hospitals, offices, and research facilities.
As part of a university-based health care system, our department has access to state-of-the-art resources and tools. Our physicians and researchers are engaged in translating the latest research and advances into effective practice. This rapidly growing department seeks innovative solutions for addressing health disparities and ensuring health equity for all women.
The Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, together with Emory University School of Medicine, is fully committed to the shared values of diversity and inclusion in order to achieve and sustain excellence. We firmly believe that we best promote excellence by recruiting and retaining a diverse group of faculty and staff promoting a sense of inclusion and belonging for every member of our community. This climate for diversity, inclusion and excellence is critical to attaining the best scholarship, teaching, and research.
Helps design and conducts research within a specified field, while receiving advanced training from a designated Principal Investigator to enhance professional skills and research independence needed for pursuit of a career. The specific area of research in which the trainee is mentored is determined by the department and laboratory of the Postdoc. Designs and evaluates experiments. Develops new ideas that promote current research. Prepares and publishes scientific manuscripts under the direction of the Principal Investigator. May be responsible for operation of specific equipment. May teach techniques to others, train, and supervise research staff. Positions are temporary appointments as a research trainee. The initial appointment is for one year, renewal expected if progress is satisfactory and funds are available. Appointments cannot exceed five years.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A doctoral degree or equivalent in an appropriate field. Excellent scientific writing ability and strong oral communication skills. The ability to work effectively and collegially with colleagues. Additional qualifications as specified by the Principal Investigator.
Additional Details: The Emory University Department of Biomedical Informatics is recruiting for a post doctorate in the area of computer vision, image processing, machine learning, and signal processing applied to conduct high quality research with a particular focus on neuropsychiatric and cardiovascular diseases. Working in a large team of 15 PhD students, several postdocs and research professors, this represents an opportunity to advance an academic career with strong mentorship and collaboration across schools and units.
Candidates are required to have a strong background in at least one of the following areas: Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Informatics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
The Department of Biomedical Informatics is a highly dynamic and multidisciplinary environment that has strengths in bioinformatics, global health informatics, imaging informatics, machine learning, mHealth informatics and signal processing.
Experience with large volumes of physiological and temporal medical data and time series analytics are essential. Strong programming skills in Python and modern machine learning platforms are preferred; Experience with computing in cloud environments is a strong plus; some experience with high performance computing and database administration is desired but not required. A strong sense of responsibility to complete research in a timely manner is required. The position will be for one year in the first instance but with a strong likelihood of continuing for several years, with career progression. Candidates for post doctorate positions are expected to work proactively, participate in research discussions, publish scholarly research papers, and disseminate research results.
Interested applicants should submit current CV via the online application form and send a copy with a statement of their career aspirations and interests to bmi-jobs [at] emory.edu.
The Department of Radiation Oncology within the Emory University School of Medicine has a postdoctoral position available to characterize novel factors involved in the regulation of genome stability and antibody diversification in B cells using novel approaches including targeted proteomics and CRISPR screening (Simo-Cheyou et al. PLoS Genetics 2022; Findlay et al. EMBO J 2018).
The individual will work in the Orthwein Lab located in the Winship Cancer Institute. For more information about the Orthwein Lab please visit https://med.emory.edu/departments/radiation-oncology/research-laboratories/alexandre-orthwein/index.html
Preferred candidate will have a PhD in molecular/cellular biology, immunology, biochemistry or related discipline. Experience with proteomic and/or CRISPR approaches is needed. The individuals must also be able to work with interdisciplinary teams of researchers, communicate and write effectively as demonstrated by peer reviewed publications and conference attendance.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Helps design and conduct research within a specified field while receiving advanced training from a designated Principal Investigator to enhance professional skills and research independence needed for pursuit of a career. The specific area of research in which the trainee is mentored is determined by the department and laboratory of the Postdoc. Designs and evaluates experiments. Develops new ideas that promote current research. Prepares and publishes scientific manuscripts under the direction of the Principal Investigator. May be responsible for operation of specific equipment. May teach techniques to others, train, and supervise research staff. Positions are temporary appointments as a research trainee. The initial appointment is for one year, renewal expected if progress is satisfactory and funds are available. Appointments cannot exceed five years.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A doctoral degree or equivalent (Ph.D., M.D., ScD., D.V.M., DDS etc) in an appropriate field. Excellent scientific writing ability and strong oral communication skills. The ability to work effectively and collegially with colleagues. Additional qualifications as specified by the Principal Investigator.
Helps design and conduct research within a specified field (i.e., behavior analysis and autism spectrum disorder [ASD]) while receiving advanced training from a designated Principal Investigator to enhance professional skills and research independence needed for pursuit of a career in the field of Behavior Analysis and Psychology. The specific area of research in which the trainee is mentored is determined by the department and laboratory of the Postdoc. Specific research areas may include skill acquisition and reducing barriers to learning with the ASD population. The postdoc will support implementation of research protocols, assist in the develop of new ideas, and prepare and publish scientific manuscripts under the direction of the Principal Investigator. May be responsible for operation of specific equipment. Postdoc will help support clinical services under the supervision and direction of their assigned supervisor and Principal Investigator. May teach techniques to others, train, and supervise research and clinical staff. Positions are temporary appointments as a research trainee. The initial appointment is for one year, renewal expected if progress is satisfactory, and funds are available. Appointments cannot exceed five years.
A doctoral degree or equivalent (Ph.D., M.D., ScD., D.V.M., DDS etc.) in an appropriate field. Excellent scientific writing ability and strong oral communication skills. The ability to work effectively and collegially with colleagues.
The laboratory of Stefan Sarafianos invites applications for a post-doctoral fellow with a one-year renewable contract. We are seeking a scientist with expertise in Structural Biology, specifically Electron Microscopy to conduct and direct research on HIV-1, SARS-CoV-2, MPXV, and HBV. Additional background in biophysics, Biochemistry, Virology and Cell Biology would be a plus.
The Sarafianos lab is a component of the growing Center for ViroScience and Cure and the Laboratory of Biochemical Pharmacology at Emory University’s Department of Pediatrics in Atlanta, GA.
Here’s the extension pack:
Key responsibilities will include:
• HIV-1, HBV, SARS-CoV-2, and MPXV research and data analysis
• Preparation and submission of project proposals to secure additional research grant funding in collaboration with internal and/or external investigators
• Writing and review of scientific papers/abstracts; publication in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals
• Supervision of a diverse staff
• Mentorship and training of undergraduate, graduate, and technical and doctoral scientists
• Data presentation at national and international meetings
• Establishment and maintenance of biosafety protocols
• Maintaining confidentiality and a high code of ethics
Eligible candidates will have:
• a Ph. D. in Structural Biology/Biophysics or Biochemistry with additional expertise in Virology, or Cell Biology.
• Continuous record of publications, including in high impact journals.
• Experience in overseeing teams of researchers in an academic setup, and have strong background in structural biology, electron microscopy. Additional expertise in virological, cellular, molecular biology, biophysical, and biochemical techniques would be a plus.
• Submission of grants at NIH or other agencies
The Rollins School of Public Health of Emory University announces a search for a dynamic leader to serve as Rollins Endowed Chair of the Department of Health Policy and Management (HPM).
The Departmental mission is to advance knowledge about access, delivery, and cost of health care in order to improve population health and promote health equity. The Department is a leader in innovative research and educational programs to train the next generation of scholars and professionals in health policy, health services research, and health care management. The Department comprises 18 primary faculty members and over 25 adjunct faculty members affiliated with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Carter Center, the World Health Organization, the World Bank, the Georgia Department of Public Health, and many other organizations. Department faculty members collaborate with researchers and students throughout the Rollins School of Public Health (departments include: Behavioral, Social, and Health Education Sciences; Biostatistics and Bioinformatics; Environmental Health; Epidemiology; Global Health) and throughout the Emory system including the School of Medicine, Woodruff School of Nursing, Winship Cancer Institute, Goizueta Business School, School of Law and Emory College of Arts and Sciences.
The Department offers courses of study leading to the Master of Public Health (MPH) and the Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH) degrees through the Rollins School of Public Health, and the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree through the Laney Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. The Department offers MPH degrees in both a Management track and a Policy track, as well as a MSPH in Health Policy Research.
Characteristics of the Department Chair include:
•Visionary and strategic planning skills needed to advance the Department’s mission ofhigh-impact science and scholarship in health policy and management.
•A proven track record in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion as they relate toresearch, education, and service.
•Communication and consensus-building skills to enable a supportive academiccommunity organized around shared principles.
•Demonstrated success in mentoring faculty members of all ranks, especially juniorfaculty and early-career scholars.
•Experience designing and/or delivering innovative education programs and dedication toa culture of engaged learning and student success.
•Ability to cultivate and manage the talent of the Department’s administrative staffmembers.
•Commitment to interdisciplinary scholarship and multiple methodological approaches toadvance new knowledge.
•Success in building collaborations and partnerships within and across academicdepartments, as well as with external organizations (such as community-based,governmental, and health care/service provision entities).
•Success in building a productive program of research and maintaining funding supportfrom extramural sponsors.
Applicants should have a doctoral degree in public health, population health sciences, policy, management, economics, medicine, or a related discipline; a prominent record of academic scholarship, service, and teaching; a demonstrated capacity to secure external research funding; dedication to faculty career development and to training the next generation of HPM
students; and strong advocacy for community-engaged, collaborative, and methodologically rigorous research. Candidates should understand trends in the field; have a demonstrated ability to foster creativity, innovation, and collaboration; and have proven leadership and management abilities in a fast-paced environment.
The committee will accept applications from candidates with an established record that merits appointment as a tenured full professor.
Guided by these leadership characteristics, duties of the Department Chair include:
•Cultivate excellence of the Department’s academic programs and provide visionaryleadership in developing innovative research and educational initiatives.
•Advance diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the Department community and leadby example through demonstrating principles of fairness and transparency.
•Support, promote, and enhance Departmental faculty members’ research success andimpact in the field.
•Recruit and retain faculty who can build on existing Department strengths and strategicgoals.
•Foster relationships and collaborations within the Department and with external partners(e.g., within the Rollins School of Public Health, across Emory University, with other peerdepartments/schools, and in non-academic settings).
•Provide oversight of financial, organizational, and human resources of the Department.
•Contribute to additional initiatives through consultation with the Dean of the RollinsSchool of Public Health.
About the Rollins School of Public Health (RSPH) and Emory University
RSPH employs over 200 faculty members and enrolls over 1,300 graduate students per year in its MPH, MSPH, and doctoral programs. RSPH is ranked 4th in “Best Public Health Schools” by US News and World Report. RSPH enjoys impressive physical resources with state-of-the-art IT and classroom facilities, open spaces for collaboration and groupwork, dedicated student spaces, small seminar rooms and large lecture halls. Through a generous gift from the Rollins family, RSPH recently celebrated the opening of a third building to the School which brings total space to 500,000 square feet. RSPH faculty and students are supported by a dedicated team of IT and facilities staff who are integral to our academic mission and valued members of our inclusive community. The School is located on the Emory University campus in Atlanta, Georgia, and is adjacent to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Emory’s Schools of Medicine and Nursing, and a number of laboratory and clinical facilities. The Health Sciences Schools of Emory share a green space-filled campus with the Emory Goizueta Business School, Emory College of Arts and Sciences, Candler School of Theology, and the School of Law - these academic units are situated in close proximity, facilitating opportunities for interaction and collaboration. RSPH fosters a culture of inclusion and organizational equity as described in its policy (https://www.sph.emory.edu/about/documents/rsph-dei-policy.pdf).
Emory University is a leading institution of higher education. Emory’s endowment is among the largest of universities in the United States. Emory enrolls over 15,000 students, approximately half in undergraduate programs and half in graduate and professional programs, taught by almost 3,300 faculty. Emory has an international reputation for world-renowned scholarship and research, unparalleled teaching, and a preeminent medical center that provides students with
the access to and opportunity for hands-on learning experiences with top medical researchers and scholars. Emory’s Woodruff Health Sciences Center serves as a health research and teaching arm of Emory University, facilitating close collaboration between the university and Emory Healthcare. Woodruff Health Sciences Center is comprised of the Schools of Nursing, Public Health, and Medicine, the Yerkes National Primate Research Center, the Emory Global Health Institute, the Winship Cancer Institute—a NCI–designated comprehensive cancer center—and Emory Healthcare.
Prospective Applicants
Prospective applicants should apply online and email a letter of interest and CV to the Search Chair: Dr. Don Operario (Don.Operario@emory.edu), with copy to Allison.Suessmith@emory.edu. Questions can be directed to the Search Chair.
The starting date is negotiable, and salary will be commensurate with qualifications. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
The Center for Cystic Fibrosis and Airways Disease Research (CF-AIR), a joint entity within Emory University and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, invites applications for a tenure eligible position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Faculty appointment will be in the Division of Pulmonology, Asthma, Cystic Fibrosis and Sleep, in the Department of Pediatrics within the Emory University School of Medicine.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory University have worked together since 1956, facilitating leading-edge pediatric research, training, and innovation. Together, our partnership advances research and facilitates evidence-based quality care for children. In 2020, the Emory Department of Pediatrics was the #1 ranked pediatric department in NIH research funding. This job posting is part of our ambitious $200M investment to substantially grow our team of world class child health researchers over the next five years.
Faculty with research programs in the broad field of airway/mucosal immunology and inflammation related to asthma or other airway diseases¸ with a focus on computational research, are of particular interest. The CF-AIR Center includes research foci in Cystic Fibrosis, Asthma, and Food Allergy. The faculty candidate will benefit from extraordinary resources made available through the Department and Center.
We seek candidates with an established track record of obtaining extramural funding and strong track record of research success, appropriate to their current career stage, with a clear trajectory toward independence within the next five years. Ideal candidates will be collaborative scientists that bring new perspectives to the Department and Center, with a translational mindset. The successful candidate will be expected to establish and maintain an extramurally funded research program, and to participate in our strong graduate and medical student training programs through mentorship and teaching. The primary criteria for selection will be excellence and creativity in research and scholarship.
We offer a highly interactive and collegial research environment with state-of-the-art research facilities, as well as proximity to and collaborations with The Winship Cancer Institute, the Emory National Primate Research Center, The Emory Vaccine Center, Emory Transplant Center, the joint Biomedical Engineering Department at Emory and GA Tech, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Visit our websites noted above for more information on our faculty, department, and resources.
Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. It is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top 25 universities in the US. Children’s is one of the largest pediatric clinical care systems in the US, and is consistently ranked among the top pediatric hospital systems in the country. 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 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. Emory University is committed to achieving a diverse workforce; hence, we seek candidates who are committed to principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Interested candidates are invited to contact CF-AIR Director, Dr. Nael McCarty, at cfatlanta@emory.edu or peds.research@emory.edu with inquiries and for more information. Applications may be submitted via this site: https://www.pedsresearch.org/about-us/job-opportunities/. Applications will be reviewed as they are received; the initial round of applications should be received by April 30, 2023.
The Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing is committed to attracting diverse world-class faculty to advance the School’s mission to educate visionary nurse leaders and scholars, generate and apply knowledge, and transform nursing, health, and systems of health care within the local and global community. We are seeking applications for doctorally prepared clinical track faculty to advance our teaching and scholarship mission. We invite applications from doctorally-prepared individuals with experience as nurse educators and focused area of educational or clinical scholarship. Priority will be given to individuals who can teach across a wide array of clinical topics at the pre-licensure level and for individuals who have certification and current or recent practice as advanced practice registered nurses (APRN’s). Distance faculty options may be possible for faculty teaching in our MSN and DNP programs in areas of critical teaching need. Individuals prepared as family nurse practitioners, adult-gero primary care nurse practitioners, adult-gero acute care nurse practitioners, pediatric primary care and pediatric acute care nurse practitioners are particularly needed.
As an integral part of the Robert W. Woodruff Health Sciences Center of Emory University, the School of Nursing is a nationally ranked leader in nursing education and practice. The School offers educational programs across the spectrum of nursing education. We provide a creative and energetic environment where clinical track faculty can build a career with national impact. Clinical track faculty engage in collaborative relationships with Emory’s strong interdisciplinary initiatives in: Cardiovascular Health, Data Science, Omics and Genetics/Genomics, Neuroscience, and Palliative Care. The School provides many other interdisciplinary collaborative opportunities, including with colleagues in Emory’s Rollins School of Public Health, Emory’s College of Arts and Sciences, Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia State University, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Appointments may be made at the ranks of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, commensurate with experience.
Candidates for consideration as Associate Professor or Professor should have an established track record as an educator with demonstrated excellence in teaching as well as research/scholarship as demonstrated by peer reviewed publications. Candidates who are nurses must hold or be eligible for licensure in the State of Georgia. Apply online by providing current CV, cover letter describing specific interest, and contact information for three references.
For more information, please contact: Dr. Laura Kimble, Associate Dean for Academic Operations and Clinical Professor lkimble@emory.edu
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 diversity and excellence of our academic community.
Emory University is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
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The Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing is committed to attracting diverse world-class faculty to advance the School’s mission to educate visionary nurse leaders and scholars, generate and apply knowledge, and transform nursing, health, and systems of health care within the local and global community. We are seeking applications for tenured, tenure-track, and research track faculty positions. Areas of specialization are welcomed in Health Informatics and/or Data Science/artificial intelligence related to health care including mHealth and eHealth; environmental/climate science, neuroscience, aging, Clinical Nursing Research (i.e. Diabetes Care, Oncology, Cardiovascular, Renal, Brain Health, Symptom Science); and Social Determinants of Health. However, well-qualified individuals with other specializations are also encouraged to apply.
As an integral part of the Robert W. Woodruff Health Sciences Center of Emory University, the School of Nursing maintains and seeks to extend research leadership and collaborative relationships with Emory’s strong interdisciplinary initiatives in: Cardiovascular Health, Data Science, Omics and Genetics/Genomics, Neuroscience, and Palliative Care. The School provides many other interdisciplinary collaborative opportunities, including with colleagues in Emory’s Rollins School of Public Health, Emory’s College of Arts and Sciences, Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia State University, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Appointments may be made at the ranks of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, commensurate with experience.
Qualifications: Candidates at the assistant professor level must possess a research doctorate, have evidence of post-doctoral training, and strong potential for an actively funded program of research. Candidates at the associate and full professor level should have evidence of a sustained, extramurally funded program of research and strong track record of publications commiserate with the rank they are seeking. Candidates who are nurses must hold or be eligible for licensure in the State of Georgia. Apply online by providing current CV, cover letter describing specific interest, and contact information for three references.
For more information, please contact: Dr. Jeannie Cimiotti, Professor and Chair, Faculty Search Committee. jeannie.p.cimiotti@emory.edu
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The Boulis laboratory in the Department of Neurosurgery at Emory University in Atlanta, GA, is seeking a capable and self-motivated individual to oversee projects involving the transplantation of iPS cells for the treatment of motor neuron diseases and nerve damage. Our lab is also interested in gene therapy approaches for motor neuron diseases and for neuromodulation. More information about the lab can be found at http://neurosurgery.emory.edu/research/boulis-lab/index.html.
The candidate should hold a Ph.D. in an appropriate field and have a strong publication record in neuroscience and related fields. The ideal candidate will have experience with creating iPS cells from human and rodent cells and differentiating them into motor neurons. The candidate should also have excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team. Experience working with rodent models is preferred. Salary and title will be commensurate with experience.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Helps design and conduct research within a specified field while receiving advanced training from a designated Principal Investigator to enhance professional skills and research independence needed for pursuit of a career. The specific area of research in which the trainee is mentored is determined by the department and laboratory of the Postdoc. Designs and evaluates experiments. Develops new ideas that promote current research. Prepares and publishes scientific manuscripts under the direction of the Principal Investigator. May be responsible for operation of specific equipment. May teach techniques to others, train, and supervise research staff. Positions are temporary appointments as a research trainee. The initial appointment is for one year, renewal expected if progress is satisfactory and funds are available. Appointments cannot exceed five years.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A doctoral degree or equivalent (Ph.D., M.D., ScD., D.V.M., DDS etc) in an appropriate field. Excellent scientific writing ability and strong oral communication skills. The ability to work effectively and collegially with colleagues. Additional qualifications as specified by the Principal Investigator.
We at the HITI (Healthcare Innovations and Translational Informatics) lab pride ourselves in working collaboratively with multiple researchers to bring innovation into healthcare. Our broad themes of work are on datasets curation, testing of machine learning models, developing AI models for computer vision and natural language processing, and exploring fairness, explainability and bias of algorithms. With 6 core faculty in radiology , perception/psychology studies and computer science, we push the boundaries of our research work to ensure we support the AI ecosystem to grow and develop AI products that are clinically useful.
We are seeking a highly motivated Ph.D./postdoc candidate to work in one of the following areas of Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning for Healthcare:
Human-machine interaction for decision making
Use of knowledge representation and data curation for ML in Healthcare
Computer Vision in Radiology imaging. Natural language processing in Radiology reports and clinical notes.
We look favorably on applicants who can demonstrate a knowledge of computer vision, machine learning, data curation using semantic web, ontologies, knowledge graphs, and who have strong programming and mathematical skills.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A doctoral degree or equivalent (Ph.D., M.D., ScD., D.V.M., DDS etc) in an appropriate field. Excellent scientific writing ability and strong oral communication skills. The ability to work effectively and collegially with colleagues. Additional qualifications as specified by the Principal Investigator.
The Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing (NHWSN) of Emory University is seeking to recruit multiple, open-rank tenure-track or research track faculty (assistant, associate, or full professor) with expertise in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and either experience or interest in its application to nursing and health sciences more generally. We seek to identify candidates who can harness AI to improve health and health equity while training students who will lead the AI workforce of the future.
The incumbent(s) will join a vibrant community of interdisciplinary scholars working in the school’s Center for Data Science. A team of statisticians, applied mathematicians, biomedical engineers, computer scientists, informaticians, and nurse scientists work together on multiple projects with the shared goal of improving health and health equity for patients and communities.
Emory is making a major commitment to Artificial Intelligence (AI) with the goal of creating a vibrant and coherent research and teaching community that represents the diverse interests of Emory’s schools and units and expand offerings to undergraduate, graduate, and professional school students. As part of this “AI-Humanity Initiative” supported by the Office of the Provost at Emory University, NHWSN is committed to enabling its rich interdisciplinary research ecosystem for the creation and application of cutting-edge AI methods to nursing research. We interpret AI broadly – but not limited to – machine learning, signal processing, image analysis and computer vision, natural language processing, causal inference, and statistical and mathematical modeling of various health data modalities (electronic health records, images, physiological data, and omics data). Some of the areas for applications of AI to health science and nursing research include the following: disease and symptom prevention, prediction, diagnosis, and prognosis; nursing workflow optimization and quality indicators; approaches to dampen the influences of social determinants of health and improve health equity and healthcare delivery; complex systems and biological modeling to optimize discovery; decision-making for policy and practice; use of technology to bridge the gaps between healthcare providers, patients, and communities; and learning analytics to improve student outcomes.
The ideal candidate should have a doctoral degree in a relevant discipline with a strong record of AI academic research, a demonstrated capacity to publish and secure external funding, and either have prior experience or be interested in the application of AI to nursing-related domains. Investigators with a track record of commercial applications and/or patents are especially encouraged to apply. The incumbent should have ability to be a team player in interdisciplinary research while developing a distinctive area of research. Multiple opportunities for multidisciplinary collaboration exist across the Woodruff Health Sciences Center (WHSC) and other divisions of Emory University. Cross-appointments within the other two WHSC schools (School of Medicine, Rollins School of Public Health) and/or any of the other Emory Schools (Arts & Sciences, Business, Law, Theology) will be encouraged.
How to Apply: Candidates must apply through the Emory Career website.
Applicants must include:
- a letter addressed to “Chair of the Search Committee for AI for Nursing Research”, describing their interest and relevant background, and brief research vision;
- a curriculum vita; and
- a reference list with names of three or more
Evaluation of applications will begin immediately and continue until all positions are filled. Applications will be kept confidential, and references will not be contacted without the permission of the applicant.
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Emory University's Department of Pediatrics and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta are seeking an outstanding Pediatric Pulmonary physician with expertise in Quality Improvement to join the Division of Pulmonary, Asthma, Cystic Fibrosis, and Sleep as a clinician educator.
The focus for this position will be teaching, clinical service, and quality improvement. Candidates will have the opportunity to join an expanding and dynamic faculty located in a new pediatric clinic building. In addition, the Division includes research faculty with a variety of expertise but with a focus on CF, asthma, and other airway diseases and the candidate will have ample opportunity to interact with these faculty.
The Division runs a busy and diverse clinical service with outstanding faculty and a wide spectrum of clinical activities. Specific to this position, the Division has expertise in pulmonary hypertension, aerodigestive disorders, sleep medicine, pulmonary sickle cell disease, technology dependent children, severe asthma, and cystic fibrosis. These programs benefit from collaborations with the Rollins School of Public Health, the Georgia Institute of Technology, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Division has accredited fellowship programs in pediatric pulmonary, allergy/immunology, and sleep. Emory’s Department of Pediatrics has a nationally recognized pediatric residency training program.
Candidates with an interest in teaching, quality improvement, and long term clinical care of the complex pediatric pulmonary patient are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be board eligible or certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Pulmonology.
Additional Information:
Employment will be through 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. 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 excellence—driven by research, teaching and wellness. We look forward to our future together.