Job Description: Emory’s Sports Performance And Research Center (SPARC) at Flowery Branch is seeking a candidate to fill a postdoctoral research fellow position in the area of machine learning and artificial intelligence of injury prevention and sports performance enhancement. The primary project for this position will be focused on the identification of key predictive factors of hamstring injury to support more targeted application of hamstring injury prevention and rehabilitation programs for safer return to sport in professional American football players. This position will bridge collaborations with Dr. Gregory Myer’s injury prevention and sport performance team (Emory SPARC) and Dr. Anant Madabhushi’s artificial intelligence and machine learning team (Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Tech and Emory and Departments of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Biomedical Informatics (BMI), and Pathology). The joint position will be focused towards deploying machine learning and/or artificial intelligence, specifically DTI-based radiomics analyses and integrated 3D biomechanics, to train and optimize prediction models that identify athletes at risk for hamstring injury with enhanced sensitivity and specificity.   Emory SPARC houses a state-of-the-art biomechanics and neuroscience lab and offers unique opportunities to develop novel technology and pursue advanced scientific research. The facility includes a dedicated research MRI suite, state-of-the-art motion capture technologies, and a range of electrophysiology equipment. As a critical component of this research, the candidate will work with markerless motion capture and machine vision techniques, with direct applications in virtual reality sports simulation, biomechanical assessments, rehabilitation, and neuroimaging. During their fellowship, the candidate can expect to further develop their technical expertise and scientific skills and will be encouraged to disseminate their work to the broader scientific community. Candidates should be comfortable leading their own project, but also working as part of a larger research team. The position is a temporary appointment that will renew yearly depending on satisfactory performance and available funding. Appointments may not exceed 5 years.    Minimum Qualifications: A doctoral degree or equivalent in an appropriate field. Strong scientific writing ability and excellent communication skills. The ability to work effectively with colleagues on complex multi- disciplinary problems. Additional qualifications as specified by the Principal Investigators.   Preferred Experience: Expertise in machine learning applied to machine vision, human biomechanics and/or muscle MR imaging is strongly preferred. A firm understanding of good software development practice and organizational skills are encouraged. The candidate must be comfortable working with data from various modalities (e.g., kinematic time series data vs muscle diffusion data) and be skilled with advanced analytic programs for machine learning and artificial intelligence-based analyses.   Inquiries please contact: Dr. Greg Myer greg.myer@emory.edu or Dr. Anant Madabhushi anantm@emory.edu  

Reporting to the Executive Associate Dean (EAD) for Medical Education, the Senior Associate Dean for Education Transformation and Innovation will be charged with accelerating medical education for all of our degree programs and learners and advancing innovation and transformation within and across the medical education continuum. The incumbent will lead the development and execution of a multi-year transformation and innovation action plan designed to facilitate the implementation of the newly developed medical education strategic vision and framework.   The role requires a deep understanding of medical education curricula, methods of educational delivery and assessment, knowledge of educational technology resources and infrastructure, as well as transformation and organizational change management principles required to shape and lead key efforts. This role will serve as a trusted subject matter expert for the SOM and must have a proven ability to demonstrate highly effective collaboration and teambuilding/teamwork across a variety of consistencies.  One of the early areas of responsibility for this role will be launching the new functional structure that has been proposed for the Medical Education Office. Under the new proposed structure cross-cutting medical education functions will be centralized into four medical education cores: (1) Student Success, (2) Instructional Design and Educational Technology, (3) Innovation and Transformation, and (4) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.  The incumbent must also demonstrate proven experience in developing and executing educational programs within complex medical school settings inclusive of multiple health care delivery systems.   In conjunction with the Dean, the EAD for Medical Education, and others, this position will develop and direct key programming and infrastructure requirements for execution of the medical education strategic framework, including concepts of innovative and intentional design into the creation of interprofessional learning opportunities, simulation infrastructure, educational space considerations, technology design, design-thinking principles, creativity, and others. The Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education Transformation and Innovation will also take an active role partnering with Faculty Affairs and others to articulate the skills, competencies, and experience types required from our faculty educators to support the major initiatives and innovative curriculum.     Incumbent will continuously question the status quo and stimulate new creative designs, processes, systems, and structures to accelerate the adoption of innovation throughout the education mission and continually refresh and develop new elements of the transformation plan to support the evolving mission of medical education eminence.   This highly visible role will partner closely with both academic and non-academic leaders, internal SOM leaders such as others on the Medical Education Leadership Team and Dean’s Office Leaders (EADs, Strategy, Operations, Human Resources, Faculty Affairs, FAALI - Faculty Academic Advancement Leadership and Inclusion), as well as with other key leaders and areas of the institution, including WHSC units, the University, and our partner organizations (healthcare and non-healthcare) to effectively execute on the plan.   The Senior Associate Dean for Education Transformation and Innovation will be a result-driven leader with a demonstrated ability to propose and encourage new ideas, can inspire action, and will be held accountable for implementation/idea execution and driving results. The incumbent will have a passion for both innovation and education, and will have an innate curiosity, thirst for knowledge, and one who is energized by the new and unknown. A proven change agent with strategic acumen and an entrepreneurial mindset who can add new skills and perspectives to Emory and the SOM Leadership Team.   MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:   - MD (or other terminal degree) with administrative experience - Demonstrated experience as an administrative leader at the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor - Proven experience with accreditation processes - Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion - Outstanding leadership, communication, and interprofessional skills - Experience with strategic planning implementation and new program development - Experience with modes of delivery appropriate for health professions education, as well as innovative modes of delivery such as design thinking

Emory University and the Department of Family and Preventative Medicine announce the vacancy for Assistant Professor - School of Medicine in the PA Program.  Responsibilities for this position include: - Engagement in teaching, scholarship, and service activities - Coordination, teaching and evaluation in the didactic year curriculum. - Student advisement - Continued faculty development - Coordination with and support of the clinical year - Assistance in the student admissions process - Participate in ongoing program evaluation and planning. - Assistance in meeting accreditation requirements - Additional responsibilities as assigned by the program director. - May include part-time clinical work/service learning.   Qualifications - Required:   The successful applicant will have: - A Master’s degree or higher - Current NCCPA certification - Current GA license or eligible for GA license - Minimum of 3 years clinical experience - Clinical preceptor experience - Faculty experience preferably in PA education - Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills - Interest in the program mission   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.     Please submit online your CV, letter of interest and Graduate transcripts. Job will remain posted until filled.  

The Department of Urology is seeking two full-time academic urologists:   Assistant Professor specializing in general urology serving the Emory Healthcare system and its affiliates. Candidates must have completed an ACGME urology residency and be eligible for a Georgia medical license. Faculty rank and salary will be commensurate with experience.   GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS: - Board certified/eligible urologist who must have completed an ACGME urology residency. - Must possess a valid, unrestricted medical license to practice medicine in the State of Georgia. - Must possess a controlled Substance Registration Drug Enforcement Administration Certificate. - Must sign the Non-Compete Agreement of The Emory Clinic, Inc. as a condition of employment. The Department of Surgery, 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 Urology is seeking four full-time academic urologists:   Assistant Professor specializing in urologic oncology serving the Emory Healthcare system and its affiliates. Candidates must have completed an ACGME urology residency and be eligible for a Georgia medical license. Faculty rank and salary will be commensurate with experience.   GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS:   - Board certified/eligible urologist who must have completed an ACGME urology residency. - Must possess a valid, unrestricted medical license to practice medicine in the State of Georgia. - Must possess a controlled Substance Registration Drug Enforcement Administration Certificate. - Must sign the Non-Compete Agreement of The Emory Clinic, Inc. as a condition of employment. The Department of Surgery, 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.

Emory University’s Department of Surgery’s Division of Transplant Surgery seeks a full-time fellowship trained Abdominal Organ Transplant Surgeon at the rank of Assistant Professor to join a robust team.  Candidates will be considered based on their experience and long-term career interests.   Summary of Duties: - Serve as an abdominal organ transplant surgeon for the Division of Transplant Surgery within the Department of Surgery with an active inpatient and outpatient practice, with coverage and practice responsibilities across Emory-owned and affiliated hospitals. - Participate in efforts to provide outstanding clinical care, maintain/improve quality and patient safety, access to and management of clinical trials, and developing/refining innovative strategies in the field of adult abdominal transplant surgery. - Have particular efforts focused in the areas of interest clinical or scientific research or quality improvement. - Participate in committees, patient selection conference, peer review, present cases in the M&M case conferences, manage patient workups and procedures according department guidelines, and adopt any tools and/or technologies deemed part of the practice of abdominal transplant. - Participate in clinical research within the Division as well as efforts to secure extramural funding. - Participate in the education and mentorship of medical students, residents and fellows and other rotators through the transplant surgery service. Minimum Qualifications: - Completion of an ASTS fellowship in Abdominal Organ Transplant. - An abundance of experience in deceased kidney, liver, and pancreas and living liver and kidney procurement. - A valid, unrestricted medical license to practice medicine in the State of Georgia. - A controlled Substance Registration Drug Enforcement Administration Certificate. The Department of surgery, 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 Instructor will be responsible for using a combination of molecular and cellular biological approaches and animal model studies to discover new therapeutic targets for neurodegenerative diseases and facilitating ongoing studies of translational neurobiology in Dr. Lian Li’s laboratory.  Duties include designing, developing and conducting molecular/cellular biological experiments, and studying neurodegeneration in animal models, and identify and valid new targets for treating neurodegenerative diseases.     The Instructor is expected to have advanced knowledge and expertise in molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, and mouse genetics and to make substantial contributions to the publication of the results.  The Instructor may assist in grant and other funding applications as necessary and appropriate, or obtain extramural support for his/her own research projects.  The Instructor can also take advantage of teaching opportunities in the School of Medicine and graduate school as they arise and participate in the training of rotation graduate students, undergraduate students, and lab technicians.

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.   Successful applicants will join an active research team that studies pathogenic mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer disease and Parkinson disease.  Highly motivated candidates with a recent PhD or MD/PhD degree in the fields of neuroscience, cell biology, molecular biology, pharmacology, or biochemistry are encouraged to apply.  Demonstrated record of achievements, publications, and experience in neurodegenerative disease research, protein trafficking, posttranslational modifications, cell signaling, network biology, iPS cells, neuronal or glial cell cultures, microscopy, and/or neurodegeneration mouse models are preferred.

The Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Emory University School of Medicine and Morehouse School of Medicine are partnering in a $16M expansion of its Sickle Cell Disease Program, supported by an award from the Georgia Research Alliance, and with investments from Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Emory University, and Morehouse School of Medicine. This initiative will focus on therapeutic development in sickle cell disease and includes the addition of three faculty members at Emory and one at Morehouse School of Medicine. The Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and the Emory University Department of Pediatrics invites qualified applicants to apply for a key position of this initiative as Senior Scientist, Sickle Cell Disease Program.   This position offers a wealth of opportunities for research collaborations within the Department of Pediatrics, Winship Cancer Institute, Grady Hospital as well as with Emory basic science departments, the Rollins School of Public Health, the Georgia Institute of Technology, Morehouse School of Medicine and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.   Candidates should hold current appointments at the Associate Professor or Professor level. Successful candidates will have: • MD, MD/PhD, or PhD • If MD, must have Board Certification in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology • If MD, must be currently licensed as a physician and eligible for licensure as a physician in the State of Georgia • National recognition in an area of science or technology that is anticipated to be at the forefront of sickle cell disease research for the foreseeable future • Demonstrated strong potential for developing a Research Center of Excellence • Record of creating a sustainable research enterprise with productive collaborations and/or • Record of intellectual property transferred to the marketplace (patent/disclosure record) and/or • Record of creating intellectual property that forms the basis of sustainable company(ies) • Qualifications to support appointment at the rank of Professor at Emory University and Morehouse School of Medicine. • History of sustained productivity as evidenced by citations in high caliber peer-reviewed academic literature over sustained period (e.g., author’s h index metric.) • A strong record of academic excellence/achievement and funding as an independent investigator and willingness to work in a collaborative fashion to expand and strengthen current collaborations with investigators from other divisions and departments at Emory, Georgia Tech, Georgia State and the Morehouse School of Medicine. • A history of mentorship of trainees and faculty to support growth in research and scholarship. • Will have an appointment with Morehouse School of Medicine   Salary and rank of Professor at the Emory University School of Medicine will be commensurate with experience and accomplishment. This position will have the opportunity to engage in clinical service and will have dedicated time for administrative duties.   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 National Institutes of Health 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. Contact peds.research@emory.edu with inquiries and for more information   To apply Applicants interested in this position should apply online and upload a curriculum vitae, a summary of research accomplishments, and a description of future independent research plans.   About Our Program The Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center provides a rich and collaborative environment for basic, clinical and translational research and boasts a diverse faculty. Our Sickle Cell Disease Program is an integral component of the largest pediatric non-malignant hematology program in the nation. Our Sickle Cell Disease Program: • Represents the largest comprehensive pediatric sickle cell disease (SCD) program in the country, providing comprehensive multi-disciplinary outpatient, emergency, and inpatient services for more than 2,000 children and adolescents at three locations in metropolitan Atlanta. • Features 17 faculty members, 5 of whom are primarily basic research-focused, and 8 Advanced Practice Providers • In addition, 3 other members of the sickle cell program are supported by endowed Chairs. • Supports clinical investigators and clinic trials through the Aflac Clinical Research Office which provides regulatory and grants management services and includes a dedicated team of 8 SCD research coordinators who implement outpatient and inpatient studies on all three campuses. • Is a leader in the development of curative therapies for SCD in close partnership with our BMT and Gene Therapy Programs. To date we have cured more than 116 children with stem cell transplants and enrolled 7 subjects on national gene therapy trials for SCD. • Maintains a clinical database that contains SCD genotype, treatment, and clinical care utilization data on 3,940 unique patients with SCD seen from 2010-2020 providing a valuable resource for program management, quality improvement and health services and outcomes research • Is a leader in multi-center clinical trials in sickle cell disease. • Is the leader of the Atlanta Sickle Cell Disease Consortium—a citywide collaboration of physicians and researchers from Emory, Morehouse School of Medicine, Georgia Institute of Technology, and Georgia State University, advancing the treatment of sickle cell disease and developing curative therapies. About the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center The successful candidate will join one of the strongest pediatric hematology/oncology programs in the country. • Our Center has 115 faculty and 35 Advance Practice Providers (APPs), conducting basic, translational, and clinical research in gene therapy, focusing on 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 pediatric hematology program is one of the largest in the country (including over 2,000 active patients with sickle cell disease, and 600 with bleeding or clotting disorders) • The Aflac blood and marrow transplantation program performed over 80 transplants last year, and having performed over 100 transplants in sickle cell disease, is one of the leaders in curative therapies for hemoglobinopathies. • In 2021, we were ranked No. 6 in the nation by US News and World Report for Pediatric Cancer • In 2020, our faculty generated $21.5M in extramural funding including more than $12.3M from the NIH • Our pediatric oncology program cared for more than 500 new cancer cases last year and is the pediatric component of the Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University. • Our 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 non-malignant hematology About the Emory Department of Pediatrics • We have over 450 faculty members, including 121 PhD faculty, and 156 faculty with extramural research funding. • We rank 1st nationally among Pediatric Departments in NIH funding, with more than $97M in 2020. • In addition to Aflac, basic science research programs exist in cystic fibrosis, immunology, virology and vaccine development, gastroenterology and hepatology, cardiology, and biomedical engineering. • Our laboratories train more PhD students than any other Emory department. • Department of Pediatrics is centrally located in two main facilities: Health Sciences Research Building (HSRB) with 115,000 GSF dedicated to research and the Emory-Children’s Center (ECC) which includes 64,500 sq. ft. of research space and a 12,500 sq. ft. small animal vivarium. The new HSRB II Building is expected to open April 2022, which will add an additional 350,000 sq. ft. of research space.   About Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta • As the only tertiary pediatric center in the dynamic metropolitan Atlanta area, serving a population of over 6 million people, Children’s provides a rich environment for clinical programs in rare disorders. • With 638 beds on 3 campuses, Children’s is a national volume leader in Hematology, Cardiology, Surgery, Orthopedics, and Emergency Medicine. • Children’s has embarked on a $2.2 B expansion, including a new 1.25 M sq. ft. hospital complex to be completed in 2025, bringing total beds to 758.   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.

The Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and the Emory University Department of Pediatrics invites interested applicants for the position of Basic Scientist, Sickle Cell Disease Program. The Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center provides a rich and collaborative environment for basic, clinical and translational research and boasts a diverse faculty. Our Sickle Cell Disease Program is an integral component of the largest non-malignant hematology program in the nation.   This position offers a wealth of opportunities for research collaborations within the Department of Pediatrics, Winship Cancer Institute, Grady Hospital as well as with Emory basic science departments, the Rollins School of Public Health, the Georgia Institute of Technology, Morehouse School of Medicine, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Georgia Research Alliance.   Candidates should hold current appointments at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level.   Successful candidates will have: • MD, MD/PhD, or PhD • If MD, must have Board Certification in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology • If MD, must be currently licensed as a physician and eligible for licensure as a physician in the State of Georgia • A record of high-quality scholarship and funding from institutional, foundation, industry, or government agencies and willingness to work in a collaborative fashion to expand and strengthen current collaborations with investigators from other divisions and departments at Emory, Georgia Tech, Georgia State and the Morehouse School of Medicine • A career trajectory indicative of emerging leadership in his/her field • A history of mentorship of trainees to support growth in research and scholarship • Will have an appointment with Morehouse School of Medicine   Salary and rank of Assistant or Associate Professor at the Emory University School of Medicine will be commensurate with experience and accomplishment. This position will have the opportunity to engage in clinical service and will have dedicated time for administrative duties.   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 National Institutes of Health 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. Contact peds.research@emory.edu with inquiries and for more information.   Applicants interested in this position should apply online and upload a  curriculum vitae, a summary of research accomplishments, and a description of future independent research plans.   About Our Program The Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center provides a rich and collaborative environment for basic, clinical and translational research and boasts a diverse faculty. Our Sickle Cell Disease Program is an integral component of the largest pediatric non-malignant hematology program in the nation. Our Sickle Cell Disease Program: • Represents the largest comprehensive pediatric sickle cell disease (SCD) program in the country, providing comprehensive multi-disciplinary outpatient, emergency, and inpatient services for more than 2,000 children and adolescents at three locations in metropolitan Atlanta. • Features 17 faculty members, 5 of whom are primarily basic research-focused, and 8 Advanced Practice Providers • This position will be supported by a GRA Distinguished Investigator Research Endowment of $1M. In addition, 4 other members of the sickle cell program are supported by endowed Chairs. • Supports clinical investigators and clinic trials through the Aflac Clinical Research Office which provides regulatory and grants management services and includes a dedicated team of 7 SCD research coordinators who implement outpatient and inpatient studies on all three campuses. • Is a leader in the development of curative therapies for SCD in close partnership with our BMT and Gene Therapy Programs. To date we have cured more than 116 children with stem cell transplants and enrolled 7 subjects on national gene therapy trials for SCD. • Maintains a clinical database that contains SCD genotype, treatment, and clinical care utilization data on 3,940 unique patients with SCD seen from 2010-2020 providing a valuable resource for program management, quality improvement and health services and outcomes research • Is a leader in multi-center clinical trials in sickle cell disease. • Is the leader of the Atlanta Sickle Cell Disease Consortium—a citywide collaboration of physicians and researchers from Emory, Morehouse School of Medicine, Georgia Institute of Technology, and Georgia State University, advancing the treatment of sickle cell disease and developing curative therapies.   About the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center The successful candidate will join one of the strongest pediatric hematology/oncology programs in the country. • Our Center has 115 faculty and 35 Advance Practice Providers (APPs), conducting basic, translational, and clinical research in gene therapy, focusing on 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 pediatric hematology program is one of the largest in the country (including over 2,000 active patients with sickle cell disease, and 600 with bleeding or clotting disorders) • The Aflac blood and marrow transplantation program performed over 80 transplants last year and having performed over 100 transplants in sickle cell disease, is one of the leaders in curative therapies for hemoglobinopathies. • In 2021, we were ranked No. 6 in the nation by US News and World Report for Pediatric Cancer • In 2020, our faculty generated $21.5M in extramural funding including more than $12.3M from the NIH • Our pediatric oncology program cared for more than 500 new cancer cases last year and is the pediatric component of the Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University. • Our 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 non-malignant hematology About the Emory Department of Pediatrics • We have over 450 faculty members, including 121 PhD faculty, and 156 faculty with extramural research funding. • We rank 1st nationally among Pediatric Departments in NIH funding, with more than $97M in 2020. • In addition to Aflac, basic science research programs exist in cystic fibrosis, immunology, virology and vaccine development, gastroenterology and hepatology, cardiology, and biomedical engineering. • Our laboratories train more PhD students than any other Emory department. • Department of Pediatrics is centrally located in two main facilities: Health Sciences Research Building (HSRB) with 115,000 GSF dedicated to research and the Emory-Children’s Center (ECC) which includes 64,500 sq. ft. of research space and a 12,500 sq. ft. small animal vivarium. The new HSRB II Building is expected to open April 2022, which will add an additional 350,000 sq. ft. of research space.   About Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta • As the only tertiary pediatric center in the dynamic metropolitan Atlanta area, serving a population of over 6 million people, Children’s provides a rich environment for clinical programs in rare disorders. • With 638 beds on 3 campuses, Children’s is a national volume leader in Hematology, Cardiology, Surgery, Orthopedics, and Emergency Medicine. • Children’s has embarked on a $2.2 B expansion, including a new 1.25 M sq. ft. hospital complex to be completed in 2025, bringing total beds to 758.   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.

Emory University, School of Medicine and affiliated hospitals has position openings in our Breast Imaging fellowship for July 2023. We follow the revised curriculum of the American College of Radiology/Society of Breast Imaging. As imaging is the foundation for a multidisciplinary approach for breast care, the fellow will be integrated into the Emory Breast Health Care Team which includes breast surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, breast pathologists, and an array of nurse navigators, nurses, nurse practitioners, technologists, and support staff. For all involved, empathetic, evidence-based patient care and interaction are emphasized and practiced. Breast imaging fellows will actively participate in weekly multidisciplinary breast conferences at all hospitals where they rotate, interpret screenings and diagnostic mammograms including digital tomosynthesis, perform and interpret breast ultrasound exams and interpret breast MRIs. Breast Imaging fellows will attain proficiency in breast interventional procedures including all forms of pre-operative localization, ultrasound-guided biopsy, MRI-guided breast biopsy, stereotactic biopsy (prone and upright units), and abscess drainage. Digital mammography with tomosynthesis is used at all Emory Breast Imaging Centers. Other equipment include upright and prone stereotactic biopsy tables, DBT-guided biopsy, an array of vacuum-assisted and automated breast biopsy devices, and ultrasound with elastography capability. Radioactive seed and radiofrequency marker placement are being employed at the Emory Breast Imaging Centers. The breast fellowship also involves teaching medical students and residents. Research opportunities are available and encouraged and research time will be allocated to those with approved projects and demonstrable progress. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have completed or be scheduled to complete an ACGME (American) or RCPSC (Canadian) accredited diagnostic radiology residency prior to July 1 of the fellowship year. Qualified applicants must hold an MD degree or equivalent and meet requirements for medical licensure in the state of Georgia.-56280BR

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.    

Emory University, School of Medicine, Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences is offering a full-time one year Abdominal Imaging Fellowship that involves a combination of supervised, progressively more complex and independent patient evaluation and management and formal educational activities. The fellowship position entails provision of care commensurate with the housestaff physician’s level of advancement and competence, under the general supervision of appropriately privileged attending teaching staff.   This includes:   - Participation in patient care that is compassionate, appropriate, safe and effective for the treatment of health problems and the promotion of health.   - Developing an understanding of established and evolving biomedical, clinical, and cognate (e.g. epidemiological and social-behavior) sciences and the application of this knowledge to patient care.   - Developing an understanding of the ethical, socioeconomic and medical/legal issues that affect graduate medical education and of how to apply cost containment measures in the provision of patient care.   - Participation in the investigation and evaluation of their patient care practices, appraisal and assimilation of scientific evidence, toward the goal of improvement of their patient care practices.   - Demonstration of interpersonal and communication skills that result in effective information exchange with patients, patient’s families, and all levels of professional associates.   - Demonstration of a commitment to carrying out professional responsibilities, adherence to ethical principles, and sensitivity to a diverse patient population as well as an awareness of and responsiveness to the larger context and system of health care and the ability to effectively call on system resources to provide care that is of optimal value.   - Participation in the educational activities of the training program and, as appropriate, assumption of responsibility for teaching and supervising other residents and students, and participation in institutional orientation and educational programs and other activities involving clinical staff.   - Participation in institutional committees and councils to which the housestaff physician is appointed or invited; and   - Performance of the duties in accordance with the established practices, procedures and policies of the institution, and those of its programs, clinical departments and other institutions to which the housestaff physician is assigned; including, among others, state licensure requirements for physicians in training where these exist.   MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Applicants must have completed or be scheduled to complete a US or Canadian accredited diagnostic radiology residency prior to July 1 of the fellowship year. Qualified applicants must hold an MD degree or equivalent and meet requirements for medical licensure in the state of Georgia.    

Keyword: Faculty & Faculty equivalent, Post Doctoral Positions, Neurophysiology   The Perreault lab at Emory University (Department of Cell Biology) is seeking a person to fill a new postdoctoral position. The successful candidate will investigate how the brain works when animals interact with their surrounding environment. He or she will specifically study how descending motor systems regulate sensory processing by spinal interneuronal circuits to identify general control principles that can provide effective motor output in real environments. The project will be carried out within a large collaborative network for comparative analyses in different organisms. The candidate will be expected to conduct experiments, write research summaries, abstracts for meetings and manuscripts for publications and will be encouraged to submit fellowship and grant proposals for career development. The environment will offer many opportunities to collaborate and act as a mentor for undergraduate and graduate students. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in Neurophysiology, Neurobiology or related biomedical area and a record of peer-reviewed research publications documenting knowledge of research techniques and methodologies including in vivo or in vitro electrophysiology, calcium imaging and recording apparatus. Excellent scientific writing ability, strong oral communication skills, dynamic, organized, and self-motivated for research.   PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Priority will be given to candidates with a combination of the following: previous work on neonatal brainstem or spinal cord, CNS survival surgeries, electrophysiology, optogenetics, calcium imaging, and mouse genetics. OTHER DETAILS: The position relates to a 5-year NSF grant obtained 09-2020 (https://neuronex.org/projects/23). Start date as soon as possible. The initial appointment is for one year to be renewed yearly depending on satisfactory progress and availability of funds. Salary and fringe benefits will be paid according to the NIH scale https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-20-070.html Emory University has a vibrant postdoctoral community and offers a variety of resources for professional development through the postdoctoral office: https://med.emory.edu/education/postdoctoral-training/prospective-postdocs/index.html The official application must include a cover letter stating current interests and explanation of how the applicant’s skills fit the requirements of the position, a C.V., and the names of three references. Please submitted to the Emory Human Resource portal. Information and ininquiries emailed to m-c.perreault@emory.edu.       Key words #Postdoctoral,  #Neuroscience

Join the dynamic and growing Department of Family Medicine with Emory Healthcare, practicing in one of the largest and most comprehensive health system in Georgia! Qualified applicants are board certified/board eligible in Family Medicine who possess outstanding clinical, technical, and interpersonal skills and training from top-rated institutions. Physicians with Emory Healthcare enjoy competitive salaries and excellent benefit packages.

The Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology at Emory University School of Medicine and The Hemophilia of Georgia Center for Bleeding & Clotting Disorders of Emory in Atlanta, Georgia seeks an interested, enthusiastic, and collegial faculty member to join the Hematology Division as the Sidney F. Stein Chair in Hemophilia and Hemostasis. This endowed chair is designed to support a physician-investigator at the Associate Professor or Professor level who is focused on the current and future care of adult patients with inherited bleeding disorders. This will be accomplished through participation in the multidisciplinary comprehensive care clinic, outpatient hematology practice, and inpatient hematology consultative service at Emory University Hosptial, Emory University Hospital Midtown, and/or Grady Memorial Hospital. The recipient of the endowed Chair will also have the opportunity to teach and mentor trainees of Emory University School of Medicine and support the Division and Center’s overall growth in hemostasis research. Candidates should have a M.D. or equivalent degree, be board certified in hematology, eligible for licensure in GA, and have a track record of clinical and research excellence.

Emory University School of Medicine’s Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences is offering a full-time faculty position for a diagnostic neuroradiologist with subspecialty training in head and neck imaging.  Clinical expertise in the high-level practice of diagnostic neuroradiology is essential. The ideal candidate will have a track record for academic productivity, a desire for professional advancement, and an interest or prior experience in head and neck imaging. The Division of Neuroradiology is currently staffed by 19 faculty who provide subspecialized diagnostic inpatient and outpatient clinical service across Emory Healthcare sites, Grady Memorial Hospital, and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston. This includes a subspecialty head and neck group with a dedicated reading room co-localized within the ENT clinic. A strong working relationship exists between our department and our ENT colleagues that spans clinical and research interests. This includes daily multi-disciplinary cancer conferences that are attended by radiologists, ENT surgeons, and oncologists. In addition to providing advanced neuroradiology clinical services for a broad-spectrum of disorders, responsibilities include the training of fellows, residents, and medical students as well as participation in additional interdisciplinary conferences.   State-of-the-art clinical equipment are present across the enterprise. Extensive research facilities including dedicated research imaging facilities are available. In addition, there are strong intra- and interdepartmental clinical and research collaborations already in place. An exceptional neuroradiology fellowship offers nine one-year positions per year and there are more than 60 radiology residents. The department has a strong commitment to faculty development and academic advancement. Atlanta is a highly desirable, growing metropolitan area with many attractions and a favorable climate.   MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must be ABR Board-certified/eligible, subspecialty certified or eligible, completed a Neuroradiology fellowship at an accredited program, and eligible to obtain an unrestricted Georgia medical license. Faculty rank will be commensurate with experience and accomplishments.

The Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine is seeking a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist committed to an academic career in Gynecology & Obstetrics. The position will hold a rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor, commensurate with qualifications and experience.   Established more than 25 years ago, the Maternal-Fetal Medicine Division was one of the first specialty units in the country. Today the division provides services at Emory Perinatal Center at Emory University Hospital Midtown, Emory Perinatal Center at Decatur, and the Grady Regional Perinatal Center, the largest of only six regional high-risk infant care centers in the south. This position would located at the new Emory Perinatal Center at John’s Creek.   The Emory Women’s Center at John’s Creek offers a comprehensive array of obstetrics, gynecological and maternity services, with an emphasis on family centered maternity care. This position is for full service MFM including outpatient and inpatient consultations at both sites.   Duties and Responsibilities: This position will encompass service to the University in areas of patient care, teaching, and research, and committee work appropriate to their professional training and capabilities and their career goals. Responsibilities include providing consultative services for the General obstetricians in the treatment of obstetric and maternal fetal medicine concerns. Faculty members are expected to supervise sonographers assigned to the clinical practice location.   Faculty Members are also expected to participate activity in the teaching aspects of the Department. Specifically, this would include: - Providing lectures to fellows, residents and medical students as requested. - Attending Grand Rounds, M&M Conferences, Journal Club, Division meetings and other Departmental activities. Qualifications: Qualified candidates must have a terminal degree (MD or DO), successfully completed a 4-year ACGME-accredited obstetrics and gynecology residency program and Maternal-Fetal Medicine fellowship training program. Must 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.   Review of candidates will begin immediately; for fullest consideration, submit CV and cover letter.     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.

Join the dynamic and growing Division of Nephrology, one of Georgia's largest and most comprehensive health systems! Qualified applicants are board-certified/eligible in Nephrology, possess outstanding clinical, technical and interpersonal skills, and training from top-rated institutions. Physicians with Emory Healthcare enjoy competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages.   The Department of Medicine, 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.

Principal Investigator: Yong Wan, PhD, Professor, y; Director, Glenn Family Breast Center; Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, Email: yong.wan@emory.edu New NIH-funded positions are available for ambitious and outstanding postdocs to participate in studies of molecular mechanisms and therapy development for cancer. Fellows are expected to be independent, capable of leading their own research projects and be in charge of all aspects of their project from conception, data generation and analysis to grant submissions and preparation of scientific publications under the guidance of the PI.   Available projects include:   - Targeting posttranslational modifications in breast tumor immune checkpoint function and immunotherapy (Cancer Discover2020.10(12)) - Targeting posttranslational modifications in genome stability and breast cancer treatment (EMBO Mol Med. 2020.12(12)) - Targeting posttranslational modifications in oncogenic signaling and breast cancer treatment (Cancer Research 2020.80(12)) The laboratory has an established track record of translational research in the field of cancer and applicants can access the PIs google scholar profile to familiarize themselves with the lab’s research: https://med.emory.edu/departments/pharmacology-chemical-biology/labs/wan-lab/index.html).   The laboratory is located in the NCI-designated Winship Cancer Institute (https://winshipcancer.emory.edu), which provides an outstanding and stimulating scientific environment with multiple supportive core facilities and shared resources. Emory University is one of the nation’s leading cancer research and treatment centers and is committed to the development and success of outstanding postdoctoral scientists. The Office of Postdoctoral Education (OPE) at Emory University provides mentoring and career guidance and postdocs benefit from a faculty mentoring committee that guides their training and progress. Postdoctoral scholars qualify for Emory sponsored benefits, including health, life, and other insurances.   Candidates should have a Ph.D. or equivalent in the biomedical sciences (molecular biology, biochemistry, cancer biology, drug discovery and related disciplines), mastery of oral and written English. Prior experience with animal models of cancer and bioinformatics are an advantage. The initial appointment is set for 12 months, followed by annual renewal based on mutual agreement. Salary is commensurate with experience and Institutional guidelines. Interested applicants should apply online .The application materials should include: a current CV with names and contact information of three references and a brief statement of career goals, research background and interests. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Inquiries should be sent to  yong.wan@emory.edu