Are you interested in a career that is both gratifying and challenging and one where you have the potential to make immediate and significant contributions to the scientific understanding of many different infectious and neurodegenerative disease processes? Are you interested in participating in teaching and research collaboration? You now have the opportunity to join a dynamic team composed of two board-certified pathologists and 20 pathology staff members supporting the clinical and research missions of Emory National Primate Research Center, located on Emory University’s campus in beautiful Atlanta, Georgia! The Division of Pathology within the Emory National Primate Center (Emory NPRC/ENPRC) is currently seeking a Veterinary Pathologist. Dedicated to discovering causes, preventions, treatments, and cures of disease, Emory National Primate Research Center is improving human and animal health and lives worldwide. One of seven NPRCs funded by the NIH, Yerkes conducts studies that make breakthrough discoveries possible. Learn more at http://www.yerkes.emory.edu and https://www.nprc.org.
The Center’s research programs include studies related to infectious diseases (such as HIV, SARS-CoV-2, Zika and malaria), vaccine development, neuroscience, and transplantation. We maintain a colony of approximately 3,000 nonhuman primates, including rhesus monkeys, cynomolgus monkeys, pigtail macaques, sooty mangabeys, squirrel monkeys, and chimpanzees. A rodent vivarium is also located on site.
Emory’s National Primate Research Center has 366 staff members, 50 faculty scientists, 42 faculty in residence, and 29 postdoctoral fellows. The ENPRC grounds its research in scientific integrity; expert knowledge; respect for colleagues; commitment to diversity; an open exchange of ideas; and compassionate, quality animal care. Supported by $87.9 million in research funding (all sources) in FY 2020, The Center’s researchers are making discoveries in microbiology and immunology; neurologic diseases; neuropharmacology; behavioral, cognitive, and developmental neuroscience; and psychiatric disorders. The Center also works to advance vaccine development for infectious and noninfectious diseases, paves the way for earlier diagnosis of and new treatments for illnesses such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, defines the neurobiology and genetics of social behavior to support new therapies for autism spectrum and other disorders as well as drug addiction, and teaches us how interactions between genetics and environment shape who we are. The Center follows regulations and guidelines established by the NIH, the US Department of Agriculture, and more. Since 1984, ENPRC has been fully accredited by AAALAC International, the gold seal of approval for laboratory animal care.
The minimum qualifications for this position include a DVM (or equivalent) degree and eligibility for ACVP board certification. While there are no additional requirements, candidates should be motivated, dependable, and detail-oriented; applicants with a PhD degree and/or prior experience (1-3 years) with diseases and pathology of nonhuman primates are preferred. Specific training in nonhuman primate pathology will be offered as needed. The primary job responsibilities include providing diagnostic pathology services, both in support of the clinical care of the nonhuman primate and rodent colonies and in support of ongoing research projects. The successful applicant is also expected to engage in collaborative and/or independent research, and to participate in teaching laboratory animal and primate pathology to laboratory animal veterinary residents. The salary will be commensurate with the applicant’s experience.
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR FOR CLINICAL RESEARCH WINSHIP CANCER INSTITUTE
Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University (Winship) is seeking outstanding candidates with national and international stature in clinical research and care to serve as Associate Director for Clinical Research, a senior leadership position at the cancer center. Exceptional physician/physician-scientists with a strong clinical/translational emphasis in clinical trials development and implementation are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will be expected to maintain a robust clinical research portfolio and provide leadership to the clinical research enterprise. The Associate Director will: provide strategic oversight for the entire clinical research enterprise, which includes the Winship Clinical Trials Office and the Protocol Review and Monitoring Committee; liaise with Emory University units responsible for all aspects of clinical research; and, support the Winship mission in providing access to clinical trials of importance to our catchment area. A faculty appointment will be in the appropriate department within the Emory University School of Medicine.
An MD or MD/PhD and board certification in a primary specialty is required for consideration, and interested candidates should have experience in writing and conducting interventional treatment trials for the treatment of cancer, overseeing clinical research operations, hold a national leadership position related to clinical research, and experience effectively managing teams. A track record of participation and leadership in the NCTN and/or ETCTN are highly desirable. Successful candidates will have prior experience serving on research-related committees such as the institutional review board, scientific review committee and data safety and monitoring committees.
An open position in the Lowance Center for Human Immunology at Emory University. The
candidate will join our multi-disciplinary team of immunologists, biologists, and bioinformaticians
(bioinformatics expertise is an advantage).
The Project: The candidate will lead exciting new projects on human immunology recently funded
by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in the Ghosn Lab (www.ghosnlab.science). The candidate
will have access to state-of-the-art technologies on multi-omics single-cell sequencing assays,
and Hi-D flow cytometry. We use several model organisms including humanized mice, transgenic
mice for in vivo lineage tracing, and human samples from healthy and diseased donors. The
project is focused on human developmental immunology using in vivo and ex vivo models, and
will leverage our newly developed pipeline named SuPERR-seq. SuPERR-seq simultaneously
measures and integrates total gene expression, B-cell and T-cell receptor (BCR/TCR) repertoire,
cell-surface markers, and CRISPR-derived cell barcodes for in vivo lineage tracing models.
The results from your project should provide new insights into the development and function of
the human immune system in infants and adults and impact the development of new vaccines
that are targeted to either children or adults. In addition, your studies will shed new light on the
mechanisms that lead to autoimmunity, inflammatory diseases and other hematological
disorders (leukemia/lymphoma, immunodeficiency, etc.) that are predominant at different
developmental ages. More details about the specific scientific questions will be provided during
the interview process.
Previous studies in the Ghosn Lab: See our recent study applying multi-omics single-cell assays
in the lungs and matching blood of severe COVID-19 patients in ICU:
https://www.emoryhealthsciblog.com/neutrophils-flood-lungs-in-severe-covid-19/
And here is our preprint describing the first version of the SuPERR-seq pipeline:
https://doi.org/10.1101/2021.07.25.453651
Working conditions: We value creative thinkers and outside-the-box problem solvers. You will
join a vibrant team of researchers at various ages, career levels, interests and research
background. The laboratory is new and located in an open-space concept in the second floor of
a sunlight-drenched research building at Emory (HSRB building). The state-of-the-art equipment
and resources needed for this project are located inside the same building, and all the single-cell
assays are performed in house within the Ghosn Lab. Work schedule is flexible. Salary is
commensurate with experience. The Ghosn lab members also have access to resources from our
affiliated institutions. We are affiliated to the Emory Vaccine Center/Yerkes Primate Center,
Bioinformatics Program at Georgia Tech, Departments of Medicine and Pediatrics, Children’s
Hospital, and more.
Please apply online and include a CV, including the names of 3 references, along with a brief statement of why you
are interested in our work. Inquiries can be sent to eliver.ghosn@emory.edu.
Applications are sought for full-time faculty positions at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Emory University School of Medicine under the guidance of the Director of Medical Physics.
Emory’s Department of Radiation Oncology serves six clinical institutions (Emory University Hospital Clifton, Emory University Hospital Midtown, Emory Proton Therapy Center, Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital, Emory Decatur Hospital, Emory Hillandale Hospital) in the Atlanta metro area and is an integral part of Winship, a National Cancer Institute-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.
The department treats nearly 3,000 patients annually. Highlights of the technology offered include 8 Varian™ linear accelerators, 2 Elekta™ linear accelerators, a multi-room proton center, Gamma Knife®, Zeiss IntraBeam® intraoperative unit, multiple brachytherapy HDR afterloader units, big bore CT scanners with 4D capabilities, and access to MR and PET scanners. All linear accelerators are IGRT (2D, 3D) and respiratory motion management equipped. The oncology information systems is ARIA® with treatment planning systems to include Eclipse™ and RayStation©.
The department has grown in its clinical, teaching, and research activities in the past decade and is currently ranked top 3 in NIH funding among all radiation oncology departments within medical schools in the country (Blue Ridge 2020). There are currently 63 faculty members in the department’s Divisions of Clinical Affairs, Cancer Biology and Medical Physics. In addition, there is a fully accredited three-year training program for medical physics residents, as well as, a four-year training program for radiation oncology residents. Emory physics faculty also participate in Georgia Institute of Technology’s medical physics education and research programs. The Medical Physics Division has a successful research program and has multiple investigators funded by NIH and DoD in image-guided radiotherapy.
Candidates must have a PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree. ABR board certification in therapeutic radiological physics is preferred. The candidate is expected to support clinical services in our photon clinc, participate in the education of medical physicist residents and medical residents, conduct clinical and translational research. Applicants who have research interests that significantly contribute to the overall departmental academic effort are strongly encouraged to apply. Emory School of Medicine is renowned as a premier research institution.
Woodruff Health Sciences Center, Emory University, is seeking to recruit multiple, open-rank tenure-track faculty (assistant, associate, or full professor) with expertise in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and either experience or interest in its application to diabetes and its complications.
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, the Emory Global Diabetes Research Center (EGDRC) is committed to enabling its rich interdisciplinary research ecosystem for the application of cutting-edge AI and machine learning (ML) methods to diabetes research. We interpret AI as ̶ broadly but not limited to ̶ data analytics, image analysis and computer vision, prediction, and modeling. Some of the areas for domestic and global health applications of AI and ML to diabetes and associated cardiometabolic complications (e.g., heart, kidney, limb, and eye diseases) include: etiology, prevention; diagnosis and prognosis; precision diabetes; experiments customized to disease phenotypes and behavioral and/or pharmacological approaches; approaches to health equity, public health, and healthcare delivery; complex systems and biology modeling to optimize discovery; and decision-making for policy and practice.
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 the potential to secure external funding, and either have prior experience or be interested in the application of AI to diabetes-related domains. The individual should have ability to be a team player in interdisciplinary research while carving out a distinctive niche diabetes. Multiple opportunities for multidisciplinary collaboration exist across the Woodruff Health Sciences Center (WHSC) and other divisions of Emory University. The candidate’s interest and scholarly discipline will determine the primary appointment (e.g., Schools of Medicine, Public Health, Nursing, or the College of Arts and Sciences), and cross-appointments within the 3 WHSC schools and/or any of the other Emory Schools (Arts & Sciences, Business, Law, Theology) will be encouraged.
How to Apply: Candidates must apply thru the Emory Career website.
Applicants must include:
- a letter addressed to “Chair of the Search Committee, AI-Diabetes, Emory Global Diabetes Research Center”, 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 in April 2022 and continue until all positions are filled. Applications will be kept confidential, and references will not be contacted without the permission of the applicant.
Please contact Mark Hutcheson, mhutch3@emory.edu, for additional information.
Emory University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta is seeking applications for a full-time faculty position in the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in the Department of Surgery at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Responsibilities include the patient care, didactic education and clinical teaching of residents, and research. The position includes responsibilities at Grady Memorial Hospital, The Emory Clinic, Emory University Hospital, Emory University Hospital Midtown Emory, and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
The candidate should have an interest in major oral and maxillofacial surgery with a particular interest in trauma management and is expected to actively participate in the clinical and research activities. The Emory University Hospitals are tertiary care and quaternary academic medical centers while Grady Memorial Hospital and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta are designated Level I trauma centers. The individual will be expected to participate in the Emory oral and maxillofacial faculty practice. Collaborative opportunities are available with the School of Medicine, School of Public Health, CDC, Yerkes Regional Primate Center and Georgia Institute of Technology.
The position requires a DDS/DMD degree from a CODA accredited US or Canadian dental school and completion of a CODA-approved oral and maxillofacial surgery residency program. Other degrees such as MD, PhD are valuable, but not required. The candidate should be board-eligible or certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Candidates must also be eligible for an unrestricted Georgia dental (and medical license), Georgia dental anesthesia license, and DEA permit.
This position offers the opportunity to help develop a diverse and challenging academic oral and maxillofacial surgery curriculum, mentor residents and participate in professional collaboration and leadership development activities. Candidates needs to possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills in order to relate to groups at all levels within the organization, including office staff, faculty, senior leadership; must display initiative, a positive attitude, flexibility and commitment to the division/department goals and objectives; must be committed to the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct.
Salary and academic rank are commensurate with experience and qualifications.
We are seeking a highly motivated individual with significant experience in statistical genetics, biostatistics, or bioinformatics to join an interdisciplinary collaborative research group of highly successful investigators that span psychiatry, neurology, genetics, biochemistry, and neuroscience at Emory University School of Medicine. The candidate will work on federal funded projects to investigate genetic and molecular mechanisms underlying neuropsychiatric disorders including depression, PTSD, and Alzheimer’s disease using multi-omics data (genomic, transcriptomic, epigenetic, small RNA, and proteomic data).
Further information on the Wingo Lab can be found here: https://wingolab.org
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.
The Department of Human Genetics has an immediate full-time opening in our lab for a postdoctoral fellow or masters/PhD level staff scientist to assist with preclinical research studies of intervention in a rat model of classic galactosemia. Hand-on experience with conducting enzyme assays and using an HPLC (ICS5000 or ICS6000) to separate and quantify small molecules is required.
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.
Interested candidates please submit online your CV, plus the names and email addresses for 3 references. Inquiries can be sent to: Judy Fridovich-Keil at jfridov@emory.edu
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.
The Bhattaram lab at Emory University, Department of Orthopaedics has an opening for a postdoctoral fellow interested in studying musculoskeletal diseases. We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and collaborative postdoc to study transcriptional regulation of inflammatory processes in arthritic diseases. We use routinely use unique mouse models and patient-derived primary cells in our research with a goal for advancing the understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying tissue inflammation. Ideal candidate will employ ChIP and RNA-sequencing techniques, in addition routine histological phenotyping of the musculoskeletal tissues in various mouse models of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
Candidates should have a Ph.D. in molecular biology, biochemistry or a related field. Prior research experience in musculoskeletal biology and/or inflammation is desired but not absolutely essential. Experience with ChIP-seq and RNA-seq technologies and data analysis would be a plus, but not required.
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.
Job Description: The Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics at Emory University invites applications for a post-doctoral fellowship with a starting date in summer 2023. The starting date is negotiable. The initial appointment is for one year, renewal expected if progress is satisfactory.
The successful candidate will develop methods and software for analyzing brain activity in children with autism spectrum disorder. The overall goal is to develop methods that reduce bias due to motion and improve reproducibility. The project areas include 1) dynamic models of brain connectivity in task functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), and 2) models accounting for participant motion in resting-state fMRI using causal inference.
The postdoc will work with Dr. Benjamin Risk and co-investigators in the Department of Biostatistics, the Marcus Autism Center, Children’s Hospital of Atlanta, and the Emory School of Medicine. Opportunities to collaborate with the clinical team and data collection are available.
Required Qualifications: PhD in biostatistics, statistics, or related quantitative field.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience processing and analyzing neuroimaging data (e.g., FSL, AFNI, SPM, Freesurfer, and/or ANTs); experience with bash scripts and cluster computing; programming experience in R, Matlab, and/or Python; previous publications; strong written and oral communication skills.
Application Instructions: Applicants should apply online and upload a cover letter, CV, and contact information (email and phone) for three references. For questions or additional information, please email Dr. Benjamin Risk, benjamin.risk@emory.edu.
A Postdoctoral research associate to join Dr. Salamova’s lab in the Gangarosa Department of Environmental Health in the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University. The candidate will work on various projects focused on environmental exposures to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), disinfectants, flame retardants, and other environmental contaminants. The post-doc will be responsible for laboratory work, including applying liquid-chromatographic and gas chromatographic-mass spectrometry for the analysis of environmental and biological samples, statistical data analyses, manuscript writing, and attending scientific conferences. Other responsibilities may include assistance with general laboratory operations and student or staff supervision.
The minimum qualification is a Ph.D. in environmental or analytical chemistry, environmental health or toxicology, or any other field related to environmental science and/or health. The successful candidate should have demonstrated an ability to work independently and in a research group. Organizational proficiency and strong oral and written communication skills (in English) are essential. Experience in organic extraction and chemical analyses using mass spectrometry and in the analysis of organic pollutants is strongly desired.
The start date is August 1, 2022, but it could be flexible. Salary is commensurate with qualifications. The initial appointment at Emory University will be for one year, with a possibility for an extension(s) subject to availability of continued funding and adequate performance.
Interested applicants should submit a CV, a 1–2-page cover letter indicating research experience, interests and goals, contact information for 2-3 references, and 2 first-authored sample work preferably by April 20, 2022; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
The Escayg lab in the Department of Human Genetics at Emory University School of Medicine, in Atlanta, Georgia, is looking for a postdoctoral fellow to join our team. Our neurogenetics lab works on epilepsy, autism and other mechanistically related disorders such as Alzheimer’s Disease. We utilize a wide range of in vitro and in vivo techniques as well as mouse models to better understand disease mechanisms and develop improved treatments. We are particularly interested in the development of better treatments for catastrophic forms of childhood epilepsy and treatment-resistant adult epilepsies. Please see (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=escayg&sort=date&size=200) for more information about our research. Come join our collaborative team!
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.
Preferred Qualifications:
Background in genetics, neuroscience, gene therapy or drug development
Please apply with a CV and 3 letters of reference.”
The Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and the Emory University Department of Pediatrics invites interested applicants for the position of Aflac Hematology Clinician. The Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Center provides a rich and collaborative environment for basic, clinical, and translational research and boasts a diverse faculty. The Hematology Program is an integral component of the Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Center, and currently includes 32 faculty members, 17 of whom are primarily basic research-focused as well as 15 advance practice providers. Ideal candidates will have a strong record of demonstrated clinical expertise caring for pediatric hematology patients. The Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Center has close affiliations with research investigators within the Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University, and the Georgia Institute of Technology, and a willingness to collaborate across departmental or center boundaries is essential.
About the Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Center
The successful candidate will join one of the strongest pediatric hematology/oncology programs in the country.
- In 2021, the Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Center was ranked No. 6 in the nation for Pediatric Cancer by US News and World Report
- The Aflac pediatric hematology program is largest in the country (including >2,000 active patients with sickle cell disease, and 600 with bleeding or clotting disorders)
- We are home to largest pediatric Sickle Cell program in the country conducting basic, translational, and clinical research related to Sickle cell disease and hemoglobinopathies
- The Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Center has 115 faculty and 35 Advance Practice Providers (APPs), conducting basic, translational, and clinical research related to pediatric oncology and hematology disorders, with expertise in leukemias, lymphomas, brain tumors, neuroblastoma, sarcomas, rare tumors, renal tumors, CAR T-cell therapies, hemoglobinopathies and hemophilia.
- More than 7,000 children with cancer and blood disorders are treated annually at the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center
- The Aflac Blood and Marrow Transplantation program performs ~80 transplants each year, and is one of the leaders in curative therapies for hemoglobinopathies.
- In 2020, Aflac faculty generated $21.5M in extramural funding, including more than $12.3M from the NIH
- The Aflac fellowship program accepts 6 fellows each year for intensive clinical and research training in pediatric hematology/oncology. We are one of the few pediatric programs with an NIH-funded T32 training grant in pediatric non-malignant hematology
- The Aflac Developmental Therapeutics Program offers a wide portfolio of clinical trials from cooperative groups, industry partners, and investigator-initiated studies, and has a larger referral base in the southeastern United States. Aflac is a member of the COG Pediatric Early Phase Clinical Trials Network (PEP-CTN), NANT, TACL, and PBTC.
- Our Hemostasis and Thrombosis program is one of the premier programs in the nation consisting of a large clinical program and a diverse research program. The research program includes basic, clinical, and translational research that is well funded including multiple R01s, K-awards, and a NIH U54 grant on the immunogenicity of factor VIII.
This position will devote majority of effort to clinical responsibilities in the Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Center at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
- Provide exemplary clinical service and assure that patients cared for by you receive only the highest quality care.
- Devote 80-100% effort to outpatient and inpatient clinical responsibilities, depending upon research interests and funding, divided among the Aflac Clinics and inpatient facilities at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. The location and ratio of inpatient to outpatient clinical work may be adjusted somewhat depending upon service needs.
- In collaboration with program leaders, contribute to and expand the clinical program and patient services in sickle cell disease and general hematology.
- Play a role in the education and training program of the pediatric Hem/Onc/BMT Division, including access to and involvement with medical students, residents, fellows, and occasionally physicians in practice.
We anticipate this time may include both inpatient and outpatient responsibilities, including call and will be adjusted depending on service needs
Successful candidates will have:
- MD, MD/PhD, or DO degrees
- Must be Board Certified in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
- Must be currently licensed as a physician and eligible for licensure as a physician in the State of Georgia
- A history of clinical excellence/achievement
- A strong history of mentorship of trainees and junior faculty to support growth in research and scholarship
Salary and rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor at Emory University School of Medicine will be commensurate with experience and accomplishments. The primary focus of this position will be an emphasis on clinical service and administrative duties.
Additional Information:
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. 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.
Two postdoctoral associate positions are available in the laboratory of Dr. Fikri Avci for NIH-supported
projects. Avci Lab is moving to Emory University School of Medicine in July 2022 as a member of the
Department of Biochemistry and Emory Vaccine Center. Avci Lab is an interdisciplinary research group with an objective to explore the treatment of and
protection from infectious diseases and cancer by understanding key molecular and cellular
interactions between the components of the immune system and carbohydrate antigens associated
with microbes or cancers. The projects will focus on, but not be limited to, the molecular and cellular
basis for activation of immune responses by bacterial, viral, or cancer-associated carbohydrate
antigens. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to learn and apply immunological and
biochemical tools to study key mechanisms by which carbohydrate antigens induce immune
responses. Based on the mechanisms discovered, we will design and develop knowledge-based,
new-generation vaccines or therapeutics and test their protection by in vivo disease models.
Specific projects include the use of humanized mouse models and translational studies involving
human subjects.Emory University offers a highly collaborative, top-notch training and research environment in
biomedical sciences. The Department of Biochemistry is a leading research division at Emory University
School of Medicine. Our diverse studies exploring many key areas of biochemistry, molecular and
structural biology, applied toward a better understanding of diverse, fundamental biological processes
with potential or established links to human health and disease. Emory Vaccine Center is one of the
largest academic vaccine centers in the world. Expertise at the Center spans the disciplines of basic
immunology, infectious diseases, biodefense pathogens, and cancer immunology.Interested candidates should apply online to include their Curriculum vitae, a short letter of interest
outlining experience and research goals, and the names and contact information of three references.
Inquiries can be sent to: avcilab@gmail.com.
Overview
The fellowship is an intensive one-year program, July 1, 2022-June 30, 2023, for physicians who have completed a hematology or hematology/oncology fellowship and wish to have advanced training in the management of patients with hemostatic and thrombotic disorders. The goal of the training is to prepare fellows for a career that will include care of patients with congenital bleeding disorders. Fellows, as an Instructor, will have clinical responsibilities (inpatient and outpatient), dedicated research time, and mentorship to allow for professional development. Fellows will complete eight weeks as the attending physician on the hematology consultation service at Emory University Hospitals. Fellows will be paired with faculty mentors to provide guidance and directed learning. When not on the consultation service, fellows will have 1-1.5 days of clinic per week including the multidisciplinary comprehensive bleeding disorders clinic. The aim and expectation of the fellowship is for the fellow to acquire and manage patients with a variety of hemostatic and thrombotic disorders. Fellows will also design and complete a research project in their chosen area, and will participate in education of our Hematology/Oncology fellows and other trainees.
Curriculum
- Understand normal hemostasis.
- Understand the pathophysiology of congenital and acquired bleeding disorders and how this translates into diagnosis and management.
- Manage acute bleeding events in patients with hemophilia, hemophilia with inhibitor, von Willebrand disease, platelet function defects, fibrinolytic defects, and acquired coagulation disorders secondary to coagulation factor inhibitors, von Willebrand factor inhibitors, and anticoagulants.
- Develop treatment plans to reduce complications of congenital bleeding disorders (hemophilia, hemophilia with inhibitor, Von Willebrand disease, platelet function defects, etc).
- Manage patients with congenital bleeding disorders (hemophilia, hemophilia with inhibitor, von Willebrand disease, platelet function defects, etc.) during invasive and surgical procedures to reduce bleeding complications.
- Work with the multidisciplinary team to manage complications of congenital bleeding disorders, including but not limited to inhibitors, arthropathy, heavy menstrual bleeding, and pain.
- Understand the role that point-of-care ultrasound plays in evaluation of acute and chronic joint pain.
- Evaluate patients with thrombosis for thrombophilia, duration of anticoagulation, and complications of thrombotic disease
- Manage complications of thrombotic disease and anticoagulation
- Understand the role of laboratory testing in the management of patients with thrombosis
- Develop and implement strategies to reduce complications of pregnancy related hemostatic and thrombotic disorders
Eligibility
Applicants must have completed an accredited fellowship in Hematology/Oncology or Hematology, have passed the certifying examination of the American Board of Internal Medicine, and qualify to take the Hematology subspecialty examination of the American Board of Internal Medicine by the start date of the Fellowship. Applicants must also be eligible for licensure as a physician in the state of Georgia and qualify for a DEA license.
How to Apply
All candidates must apply online to be considered. In addition to applying to the job posting, please send the following in a single email to ckempto@emory.edu:
- An updated CV
- A personal statement of intent describing your reasons for pursuing the Fellowship as well as your career goals and plans, and how these may be enhanced by the Fellowship
- At least 3 references from your Hematology/Oncology Fellowship training program. Please include mailing address, telephone number and email address.
Assistant Professor
Emory Healthcare Veterans Program (EHVP)
Program: Emory Healthcare Veterans Program (EHVP)
Supervisor(s): Barbara O. Rothbaum, PhD, ABPP and Sheila Rauch, PhD, ABPP
Job Summary: Assistant Professor to serve as a full-time psychologist for EHVP in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Emory University in the School of Medicine. The psychologist will work together with an interdisciplinary team to provide clinical services, conduct clinical research, and supervise postdoctoral fellows and trainees in the conduct of care and research. EHVP provides clinical services to post-9/11 veterans and service members at no cost to the patient as part of the Warrior Care Network. Clinical duties include assessment of veterans referred to the EHVP and providing evidence-based treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, SUD, and TBI. EHVP provides care in an outpatient setting and an innovative intensive outpatient program (IOP) in which veterans come from across the country to receive intensive therapy daily for two weeks.
The Atlanta metropolitan area is the largest in the state of Georgia, ninth largest in the United States, and home to a diverse population of more than five million residents. Atlanta is home to numerous museums, art galleries, and cultural landmarks, as well as thriving music, film, and sports scenes. EHVP faculty have valued the city’s cosmopolitan atmosphere, vibrant green spaces, and reasonable cost of living.
EHVP seeks to create a work environment and organizational culture that reflect the community and society we serve and a climate that appreciates the unique contribution of diverse employees that facilitate their success. We actively encourage applications from members of all groups traditionally underrepresented in clinical psychology and higher education, including ethnic and racial minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities.
The responsibilities for this position will include some or all of the following: academic leadership, teaching, mentoring, research, publications, clinical practice, citizenship, and administrative responsibilities. There are additional position-specific duties that may change with each academic year through discussions with the Program Director, Dr. Barbara Rothbaum, Department Chair, and/or the School of Medicine Dean. Faculty will be reviewed and evaluated on performance and execution of both general and position-specific duties.
Specific Job Responsibilities May Include:
Academic Leadership:
- Provide leadership and management in supporting the missions and goals of the Department and Service Line in education, research, patient care, and service.
Teaching:
- Provide clinical supervision to psychology and social work trainees and to psychiatric residents; support and facilitate the educational programs of the Department, School of Medicine, and University.
Mentoring:
- Advise students, staff, and junior faculty by spending time and guiding individuals regarding academic, curricular and career matters.
Research:
- Conduct work to create and add to knowledge. Dissemination and peer review are critical to research productivity.
- Attain and manage funds appropriately to sustain research endeavors.
Publications:
- Publications in accordance with the mission of EHVP to provide best practices in the care of veterans.
Clinical Practice:
- Provide excellent and appropriate patient care at all clinical/hospital sites while ensuring compliance with all policies and regulations on patient care and billing.
- Adhere to clinical practice obligations for revenue generation in the provision of care.
- Participate in quality improvement endeavors.
- Experience and competency working with patients from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Citizenship:
- Serve as a role model for others.
- Provide academic and professional expertise to serve the Department, profession, community, nation, and the world.
- Participate on committees for the University, WCN, and Affiliate Institutions.
Administrative Responsibilities:
- Ensure continuing professional development.
- Complete all administrative requirements in accordance with the needs of the Department and School of Medicine. This may include completing forms and information, compliance paperwork, performance management tools for staff, authoring letters and developing other communication, and completing service assignments.
- Supporting recruitment efforts.
Minimum Qualifications
- Degree
- PhD or PsyD in Clinical or Counseling Psychology
- Professional licensure
- Licensed or license eligible in Georgia
- Records of accomplishments
- Experience working with veterans.
- Experience with patients with PTSD, TBI, SUD, anxiety, and depression
- Publications
- Evidence of academic achievement
- Communication
- Ability to communicate clearly in English
- Team Building
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary care team
The Department of Psychiatry, 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.
The Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences at the Emory University School of Medicine is seeking a Board Eligible/Certified full-time faculty pediatric interventional radiologist for its Pediatric Radiology Division.
Qualified applicants should have interventional radiology training and prior clinical experience appropriate for our dynamic and growing practice.
Faculty rank will be commensurate with experience.
Full/Part Time
This position involves:
Working with radioactive materials or devices.
The Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences is comprised of a large multi-specialty collaborative faculty, and is one of the preeminent academic radiology departments in the nation. Emory Healthcare is a high-quality care provider in the Southeast. The Division of Pediatric Radiology currently provides interventional radiology staffing for the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta system, one of the largest pediatric health systems in the country. The pediatric interventional radiology group covers greater than 600 pediatric hospital beds and provides daily clinical services at both Egleston and Scottish Rite Hospitals.
State-of-the-art clinical equipment and extensive research facilities and collaborations are present across the enterprise. Atlanta is a highly desirable, growing metropolitan area with many attractions and an optimal climate.
Children’s is dreaming bigger to create healing spaces for the children of metro Atlanta, Georgia and the Southeast. The new Arthur M. Blank Hospital (opening in 2024) will consist of 19 stories and more than 1.5 million square feet of hospital space. This expansion includes the addition of four new interventional radiology suites. We are building capacity to provide specialty care in a high-tech environment dedicated to clinical research, training and innovation. For more information on the Arthur M. Blank Hospital, please go to choa.org/shapingtomorrow
Additional Information:
Employment will be in the Emory + Children's Pediatric Institute with a faculty appointment with the Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences at Emory University. 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.
The Leslie lab in the Department of Human Genetics at Emory University School of Medicine, in Atlanta, Georgia, is looking for self-motivated, creative, and enthusiastic postdoctoral fellows to join our team. Research in the Leslie Lab focuses on understanding the etiology of structural birth defects including orofacial clefts and heart defects in Down Syndrome. We use genetic association methods, and whole exome/genome sequencing to identify novel genetic risk factors and to understand fundamental questions of phenotypic heterogeneity, penetrance, and variable expressivity.
Available projects address different aspects of the genetic architecture of these birth defects including gene discovery in Mendelian syndromes with unknown etiology, analysis of de novo and rare coding and noncoding variants, and identifying genetic modifier variants that predispose for specific phenotypes. See the Leslie Lab website (theleslielab.org) and recent published work for more information about our group and our research.
The Leslie Lab is part of the Center for Computational and Quantitative Genetics, made up of investigators with diverse research interests including methods development, population genetics, epigenetics, and human genetics. The successful candidate will have numerous opportunities to collaborate with these groups and develop additional projects.
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter detailing previous research and interest in the lab, CV, and names and contact information for three academic references.
Preferred Qualifications:
Candidates should hold a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in genetics, genomics, genetic epidemiology, or a related field. Candidates with a Ph.D. in bioinformatics/quantitative sciences with substantial knowledge of topics in genetics, as well as candidates with a Ph.D. in biostatistics that have experience and interest in applied research are also encouraged to apply.
Experience with exome or genome sequencing, GWAS, or other genetic analyses, coding experience in R or python and command-line or AWS interfaces, and software tools for genetic analyses (e.g. PLINK) are preferred. The successful candidate will have strong scientific writing ability and oral communication skills.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The Assistant Director and Clinical Coordinator is responsible for evaluating and assuring clinical education effectiveness. This clinical coordinator position will have teaching responsibilities and oversee all clinical aspects of the program in collaboration with the Program Director, including the development of relationships with clinical partners to provide excellence in cardiovascular perfusion education opportunities. This individual is in regular contact with clinical affiliates and oversees scheduling and monitoring of clinical activity requirements of the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion. Demonstrates proficiency in the use of instructional strategies and techniques and expertise in perfusion science based on best practices and evidence. Supports the mission and values of the School of Nursing and Emory University.
Required Qualifications
Education:
- Master’s degree from an accredited university/college
- Graduation from an accredited perfusion program
Experience:
- Certified perfusionist with 5 years of clinical experience
- Licensed perfusionist in the State of Georgia
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience as an instructor in accredited educational perfusion program with experience leading simulations
- Proficiency in instructional methodology, curriculum design, program planning and counseling
Preferred Qualifications
- PhD or MSc. degree from an accredited university/college
Program Administration Duties
- Ensure the program is compliant with the AC-PE Standards for Perfusion Education.
- Monitor and retain data required for accreditation reports.
- Implement the clinical portion of the program in accordance with the accreditation standards as defined by the CAAHEP and work with the Program Director to obtain initial programmatic accreditation.
- Maintain clinical sites, coordinate clinical contracts, and obtain qualified preceptors at each clinical facility.
- Maintain regular contact with clinical affiliates and oversee scheduling and monitoring of clinical activity as required by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion.
- Serve on relevant School of Nursing, EHC and University committees as requested.
- Develop and maintain program policies and update the program student handbook.
- Collaborate with Admissions regarding recruitment of students, and monitor applications, admission, matriculation, progression, and graduation patterns of students.
- Collaborate with the Office of Clinical Placement to oversee development of clinical sites and preceptors, evaluation of sites and preceptors, and liaisons with clinical partners.
- Collaborate with other program directors across the School of Nursing and Emory University.
- Support the Program Director in accomplishing the outcomes of the program related to planning, implementation, and evaluation of the program.
- Work with the Program Director in course development.
- Participate in the advisory committee for the program.
- Serve as “acting program director” when designated by the Program Director.
- Provide ongoing regular communication to the student body.
- Complete proof of program completion, including specifics of courses and clinical hours.
- Serve as resource for course faculty and students and assist in resolving student and faculty issues and concerns.
- Attend Emory functions as requested, e.g. Open House, Admitted Students Day, Orientation activities, etc.
- Attend graduation ceremonies.
- Maintain certification by performing a minimum of 40 cardiopulmonary bypass procedures per year to meet recertification requirements
- Maintain CE requirements for certification
- Work with student research projects to facilitate journal submissions and maintain the visibility of the program on a national level
- Present at national and local perfusion conferences to enhance the visibility of the Emory program
Job Related Skills:
- Ability to support, instruct, manage, motivate, and evaluate students.
- Skilled in the use of computers, internet resources, and MS Office software.
- Ability to integrate technology into the teaching and learning process.
- Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills with administration, clinical partners, faculty, staff and students.
- Ability to represent the University and generate future partnerships.
Strong decision-making skills.