Postdoctoral Position in Pharmacology, Emory University, Atlanta, GA
A Ph.D. level postdoctoral position with a focus on studying pathology and therapeutic efficacy of small molecules in epilepsy and Alzheimer’s disease models is immediately available in the laboratory of Dr. Thota Ganesh and Dr. Ray Dingledine at the Department of Pharmacology and Chemical Biology, Emory University School of Medicine, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
Responsibilities
The specific responsibilities of this position include:
- Treating rodents with investigational drug candidates and study behavioral deficits, harvesting the blood and brain at the end point for analysis
- Analysis of brain inflammation and neuropathology by ELISA, Western-blot, qRT-PCR, immuno-histochemistry to study amyloid plaques, soluble amyloids, gliosis and neurodegeneration
Requirements
- Ph.D. in molecular and neurobiology or neuropharmacology with 0-1 year of postdoctoral experience in above fields.
- Already in the USA candidates are preferred for this job.
- Familiarity with rodent brain/tissue harvesting, surgical procedures, brain sectioning; use of microscope, confocal, cryostat, and PCR machines
- Familiarity with immuno-histochemistry of gliotic markers, ELISA and Western blot techniques
- Cell culture work, including creation of stable cell lines using vectors/constructs, and testing the novel compounds for potency evaluation.
- Isolation of primary cells such as microglia and macrophages from mouse and rat. Characterization of phagocytosis markers in the cells microglia will be plus
- Knowledge in statistical methods including probability and power analysis.
- Ability to work independently in an interdisciplinary team environment.
- Ability to discuss issues and developments with scientists with different backgrounds
- Good communication skills
JOB DESCRIPTION: Helps design and conduct research within a specified field while receiving advanced training from a designated Principal Investigator to enhance professional skills and research independence needed for pursuit of a career. The specific area of research in which the trainee is mentored is determined by the department and laboratory of the Postdoc. Designs and evaluates experiments. Develops new ideas that promote current research. Prepares and publishes scientific manuscripts under the direction of the Principal Investigator. May be responsible for operation of specific equipment. May teach techniques to others, train, and supervise research staff. Positions are temporary appointments as a research trainee. The initial appointment is for one year, renewal expected if progress is satisfactory and funds are available. Appointments cannot exceed five years.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A doctoral degree or equivalent (Ph.D., M.D., ScD., D.V.M., DDS etc) in an appropriate field. Excellent scientific writing ability and strong oral communication skills. The ability to work effectively and collegially with colleagues. Additional qualifications as specified by the Principal Investigator.
We are seeking an Academic Neurosurgeon specializing in complex spine to serve as an attending faculty neurosurgeon in the Emory affiliated hospital system. The primary clinical responsibilities will be at Emory John’s Creek Hospital but may also be responsible for patients at other hospitals as needed. Will be involved in the clinical education, training and development of neurological surgery residents, fellows and medical students through clinical rotation activities, department grand rounds and campus based conferences.
The position requires strong experience in chikungunya virus, SARS-CoV-2, norovirus, yellow fever virus or emerging viruses virology research. Specifically, cell culture techniques with replication-competent virus, or replicon systems, drug screening and determination of EC50, and CC50 values, stable or transiently-transfected cell lines, characterization of mechanism of action of novel antiviral compounds, generation and characterization of mutant viruses, virus infectivity, viral replication in culture, selection of compensatory and drug resistant mutations, and demonstrated ability to relate experimental results to available structural data. The ideal candidate will possess additional experience with in vitro protein characterization, using recombinant protein expression and purification from E. coli, and enzymatic assays. The successful candidate will have significant experience in training and leading a team of technicians, graduate and undergraduate students to design projects and troubleshoot problems in experimental techniques.
The candidate is expected to have a strong publication record as demonstrated by publication in high-impact journals.
Required Qualifications:
• A PhD with post-graduate training in virology
• Demonstrated experience as a research project lead with supervisory skills
• Experience managing collaborative projects among multiple laboratories
• Experience writing research proposals and manuscripts for publication
• Experience in a viral infection and replication assays in BSL2 and BSL3 facilities
• Experience in molecular biology techniques
Preferred Qualifications:
• Demonstrated high productivity and successful record publishing in high impact journals
• Experience in antiviral drug discovery and development
• Experience with the biotech/pharma industry landscape
• A demonstrated track record of effectively using quantitative approaches to biological problems
• Experience teaching, mentoring, and advising students and trainees
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.
Emory University School of Law's seeks a post-doctoral fellow to join its Feminism and Legal Theory Project & Vulnerability and the Human Condition Initiative. Postdoctoral fellows are generally expected to function responsibly and autonomously within the school’s complex and decentralized environment.  Independent thinking and action are in fact requisite to successful careers in research.
This position will entail coteaching two seminars each year with Professor Fineman, helping organize and conduct various workshops, and hosting visiting scholars from around the world. The ideal candidate for this position will have a strong interest in intellectual history and critical legal theory, particularly as developed in feminist and vulnerability theory scholarship.
Responsibilities of postdoctoral fellows include the following:
- Assume primary responsibility for the development of your research and career.
- Perform the research required by the faculty supervisor to a high standard and in accordance with all institutional and federal regulations.
- Assist in teaching courses aligned with VHC’s mandate when appropriate and attend the Initiative’s workshops and events.
- Work in a collegial and cooperative manner with the faculty supervisor and other co-workers.
Start Date:
The appointment will be a one-year full-time Post-Doctoral Fellowship with the expectation of renewal for an additional one-year term and will commence on September 15, 2023.
Remuneration:
Your salary will be set at a competitive annualized rate and is paid monthly over the term of the appointment. Benefits start at 20 hours per week and include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability, and retirement savings. More information here.
Research Assistance:
The post-doctoral fell will also be provided a research fund of $1,500 to cover some costs of research and may apply for additional funding if attending relevant conferences or have business-related travel.
Minimum Qualifications:
A doctoral degree or equivalent (J.D., Ph.D., M.D., etc.) in an appropriate field. Excellent writing ability and strong oral communication skills. The ability to work effectively independently and collegially.
Psychiatrist Job Description
The Emory Clinic is seeking a clinical psychiatrist to join its integrated mental health team. Our clinicians, educators and researchers provide high quality care in the innovative environment of the Emory Brain Health Center. The qualified candidate will serve as a full-time attending in the adult outpatient program of Emory Clinic. Our psychiatric outpatient clinic primarily treats patients with mood and anxiety disorders, often collaborating with our Neurology colleagues to support the mental health of patients with CNS disorders. In addition to providing excellent clinical care, the candidate will contribute to the development of evidence-based and specialty treatment programs, participate in the education of Emory Psychiatry residents, and support the administrative processes of the department. There are opportunities to participate in research in the clinic as well as quality improvement initiatives.
This full time position provides approximately one full day per week without direct patient care responsibilities to allow the attending to address administration and academic interests. As a member of the Department of Psychiatry Faculty, the attending will be responsible for sharing on-call coverage of the inpatient services at Emory Wesley Wood Hospital and telephonic support of other behavioral health specialists at Emory.
This is a position of open academic rank. Compensation will be commensurate with faculty rank and experience and includes an attractive benefits package.
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.
-Completion of MD/DO degree, psychiatry residency and a current GA medical license or license eligible in the state of Georgia.
- Experience in managing psychiatric disorders among patients with neurological disorders, or a desire to develop expertise in this area, are desirable.
Your research will be focused on developing and extending algorithms for noninvasive fetal electrocardiography for continuous antenatal monitoring, which is an active project of our research team.
During your visit at Emory University you will be provided adequate office and laboratory spaces from the Department. We will have regular in-person scientific meetings (once or twice a week, as needed). As a member of our team, you will also participate in other department events and will meet with our extended team of faculty and researchers that work on related projects.
Postdoctoral Fellow Position - Computational Imaging and Machine Learning
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Postdoctoral Fellow will help design and conduct research in AI & machine learning for medicine while receiving advanced training from a designated Principal Investigator to enhance professional skills and research independence needed for pursuit of an Academic career. The Postdoctoral fellow will assist the PI in designing and evaluating experiments for research focused on new AI and machine learning tools for the diagnosis, prognosis and prediction of treatment response for a number of types of cancer and other diseases. The Postdoctoral fellow will also develop new ideas that promote current research and prepare and publish scientific manuscripts under the direction of the Principal Investigator. May be responsible for operation of specific computational equipment. Positions are temporary appointments as a research trainee. The Postdoctoral Fellow is an entry level position in which the research fellow receives training under close supervision of faculty in the Emory University, School of Medicine, Department of Biomedical Engineering.
Interested candidates should ideally have a background in artificial intelligence/computer vision/machine learning programming, ideally with either Python or MATLAB. Staff will be working on development of image analytic/machine learning algorithms for clinical applications.
A successful candidate would have a PhD degree in in Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field and a demonstrable record of accomplishment in medical image analysis, organ-specific imaging, computer vision, and image registration and feature extraction. Experience in MATLAB or Python programming is required.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• The Postdoctoral Fellow performs a wide range of highly technical and complex research duties and has documented scientific achievements and increasing technical, management, leadership, and professional expertise necessary to advance basic and/or translational research programs.
• Demonstrates knowledge of research and experimental platforms for analyzing, design and interpreting results.
• Investigates and recommends potential alternative approaches to improve the quality of results of basic and/or translational research.
• Aids in writing publications, IACUC, IRB, Biosafety and other approval documents.
• Oversees quality assurance of research conducted by other team members.
• May assist in grant and other funding applications as necessary and appropriate, or with approval of the responsible faculty director, may have their own research projects and/or have full responsibilities for specific areas of instrumentation or methodology development and user support.
• With the approval of the responsible faculty director, may be principal investigators on funded proposals. Performs other responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• PhD or MD and five years of professional level experience OR Master's degree and ten years of professional level experience in a technical or research lab. Laboratory experience will be based on area of assignment.
• Internship experience or experience prior to attaining the qualifying degree is not considered eligible work experience for this job classification.
• NOTE: Applicants applying with a MD or equivalent degree must be eligible for a Georgia medical license to meet the minimum qualifications.
NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University location as needed. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.
We are seeking a fellowship-trained Academic Neurosurgeon specializing in functional and epilepsy surgery to serve as an attending faculty neurosurgeon in the Emory affiliated hospital system. The primary clinical responsibilities will be at Emory University but may also be responsible for patients at other hospitals as needed. Will be involved in the clinical education, training and development of neurological surgery residents, fellows and medical students through clinical rotation activities, department grand rounds and campus-based conferences.
We are seeking a fellowship-trained Academic Neurosurgeon specializing in functional and epilepsy surgery to serve as an attending faculty neurosurgeon in the Emory affiliated hospital system. The primary clinical responsibilities will be at Emory University but may also be responsible for patients at other hospitals as needed. Will be involved in the clinical education, training and development of neurological surgery residents, fellows and medical students through clinical rotation activities, department grand rounds and campus based conferences.
Associate Director of Psychiatric Consultation Liaison Services: Emory University Hospital
The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science is aggressively expanding our clinical and academic footprint in the metro-Atlanta area as part of our strategic plan. We are looking for engaged and enthusiastic faculty to partner with us and contribute to the field through the tripartite missions of education, research, and quality clinical care.
Our department is part of the Brain Health Center, a collaborative five-specialty unit that offers an enriched research environment in both laboratory and clinical settings in addition to academic training opportunities in graduate and undergraduate education. Faculty members have opportunities for clinical, research, and academic collaboration with other Brain Health faculty including Neurology, Neurosurgery, Rehabilitation Medicine, and Sleep, in addition to the other departments at Emory.
We are seeking Adult Psychiatrists who are interested in becoming a leader in the growing, dynamic field of Consultation Liaison Psychiatry. The successful candidate will join our Consultation Liaison (CL) faculty as Associate Director of Psychiatric Consultation Liaison Services for Emory University Hospital. As Associate Director the candidate will help lead the way to develop new, innovative models of consultation that involve proactive collaboration with medical and surgical services, use of onsite services and telepsychiatry as a platform providing clinical care and the development of diverse consultation teams that comprise of advance practice nurses, learners and faculty.
As CL faculty you are part of Emory Healthcare, the largest health care system in the state of Georgia working the state of Georgia’s premier hospitals of Emory University Hospital, Emory St. Joseph’s Hospital, Emory University Hospital Midtown, Emory’s John Creek Hospital, Emory Decatur Hospital, Emory Hillandale Hospital and Emory’s Long Term Acute Care Hospital.
Academic Rank at Emory University School of Medicine will be commensurate with experience, training, and achievements.
Education:
Minimum qualifications include: MD degree and completion of a four-year residency program (psychiatry). Must hold or be eligible for State of Georgia medical license. Must be board certified or board eligible in General Psychiatry. An eligibility or certification in the subspecialty of Consultation Liaison Psychiatry is desirable although not required.
Additional information: These hospitals are located in the city of Atlanta, the state capitol and one of the nation’s most diverse cities. Highlights of Atlanta, include the renowned High Museum of Art, city traditions such as the Peachtree Road Race and Atlanta is home to diverse number of exciting sports teams which include the Atlanta Falcons, the Atlanta Braves, the Atlanta Hawks and the former MLS champions Atlanta United FC.
We offer a generous base compensation with incentive pay for clinical activity, unparalleled health benefits, retirement plans, malpractice, and four weeks paid vacation plus a week of time to attend and participate in academic conferences and workshops. We offer our candidates relocation assistance, sign-on bonuses, and protected academic and administrative time. Moonlighting opportunities are also available for additional compensation.
The Emory University School of Medicine and the Winship Cancer Institute in Atlanta, Georgia seeks a board-certified Medical Oncologist with specialization in Sarcoma with a focus on the management of adult patients with bone and soft tissue malignancies. The Sarcoma program at Winship incorporates dedicated clinicians from all pertinent specialties (surgical and orthopedic oncology, thoracic surgery, medical and radiation oncology, sarcoma pathology, musculoskeletal radiology, and rehabilitation medicine) who provide multidisciplinary care to patients with sarcoma. Academic interests should include translational research, clinical trials, investigator-initiated studies, and/or health disparities. The ideal candidate will provide direct patient care and support graduate medical education and clinical research at Emory University Hospital Midtown (EUHM) and at our state-of-the-art cancer hospital on the EUH Midtown campus. Emory seeks candidates having a M.D. or equivalent degree who will collaborate successfully across sub-specialty disciplines to provide high-quality care. Applicants must be Board eligible/certified and eligible for licensure in Georgia. Competitive candidates will have a strong clinical background in the management of patients with bone and soft tissue sarcomas. Clinical responsibilities (full-time) include outpatient consultation and treatment, long-term management, inpatient consultation, rotating inpatient attending service and call coverage responsibility, and multi-disciplinary collaboration with other Winship cancer specialists. The Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University is a National Cancer Institute designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. Hematology and Medical Oncology is a named department in the Emory School of Medicine, and its physician members deliver medical services in Emory Clinic, Inc. Programs and services are located at Emory University Hospital, Emory University Hospital Midtown, Emory Decatur Hospital, Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital, and Emory Johns Creek Hospital, and also outside Emory Healthcare at the Grady Health System and the Atlanta Veterans’ Administration Medical Center.
The Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology at Emory University seeks a leader for a program of translational research in adoptive cellular therapy. The leader is expected to be an accomplished scientist/physician-scientist in the field of cell therapy, who will provide leadership to the cell therapy program both for cancer and regenerative medicine applications. The leader will foster a collaborative environment and provide scientific oversight and leadership for a newly renovated GMP facility at Emory and will help support studies of innovative cell therapies manufactured at Emory. The leader will have access to a generous package supporting recruitment, infrastructure and supporting investigators in execution of cell therapy trials. The leader will have an academic appointment in the department of Hematology/Medical Oncology, commensurate with experience. Leadership
- Able to articulate and carry out a compelling research, education, and clinical vision for cellular therapy in oncology
- Pursues diversity, equity, and inclusion in each of these missions
- Understands the organizational landscape and can anticipate and articulate the critical issues, opportunities, and risk assessments for adoptive cell therapy approaches into patients
- Leads the faculty and staff of the Department conducting cell therapy research and models standards for exemplary patient care, research and education
- Exhibits an appreciation for the need for preparation, collaboration, planning, communication, and benchmarking of results in his/her approach to problem solving and program building
- Is skilled at recruitment and retention, faculty development and values the role of leaders in mentoring
- Champions new initiatives or directives for advancing cell therapy approaches for cancer within our department and across the institution at large
- Appreciates and understands the value of collaboration and team building with other professions and disciplines – skilled at getting individuals, teams, and an entire department to perform at a higher level and to embrace change
- Negotiates skillfully to achieve a fair outcome or promote a common cause
- Communicates a compelling vision and is committed to what needs to be done; inspires others, builds motivated, high-performing teams; understands what motivates different people
Management
- Ability to manage a complex program of cell therapy in a matrixed environment with success measured in well-defined metrics
- Skilled at organizing and managing human resources, including resolving conflict
- Understands and passionately advocates for compliance with institutional and external regulations
- Responsible for management of program budgets
Academic Credentials
- M.D. or Ph.D. required. For M.D. candidates, possession of, or eligibility for, a medical license in the State of Georgia.
- National recognition in the field of cellular therapy research and research as evidenced by involvement in scholarship to the discipline and national recognition such as academic societies at a national level
- Candidates must be eligible for a research, teaching or clinical academic appointment within the School of Medicine.
The above statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the individual in this position. Rather, this position description highlights the general nature and primary aspects of the role.
Postdoctoral Fellow Position - Computational Imaging and Machine Learning
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Postdoctoral Fellow will help design and conduct research in AI & machine learning for medicine while receiving advanced training from a designated Principal Investigator to enhance professional skills and research independence needed for pursuit of an Academic career. The Postdoctoral fellow will assist the PI in designing and evaluating experiments for research focused on new AI and machine learning tools for the diagnosis, prognosis and prediction of treatment response for a number of types of cancer and other diseases. The Postdoctoral fellow will also develop new ideas that promote current research and prepare and publish scientific manuscripts under the direction of the Principal Investigator. May be responsible for operation of specific computational equipment. Positions are temporary appointments as a research trainee. The Postdoctoral Fellow is an entry level position in which the research fellow receives training under close supervision of faculty in the Emory University, School of Medicine, Department of Biomedical Engineering.
Interested candidates should ideally have a background in artificial intelligence/computer vision/machine learning programming, ideally with either Python or MATLAB. Staff will be working on development of image analytic/machine learning algorithms for clinical applications.
A successful candidate would have a PhD degree in in Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field and a demonstrable record of accomplishment in medical image analysis, organ-specific imaging, computer vision, and image registration and feature extraction. Experience in MATLAB or Python programming is required.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• The Postdoctoral Fellow performs a wide range of highly technical and complex research duties and has documented scientific achievements and increasing technical, management, leadership, and professional expertise necessary to advance basic and/or translational research programs.
• Demonstrates knowledge of research and experimental platforms for analyzing, design and interpreting results.
• Investigates and recommends potential alternative approaches to improve the quality of results of basic and/or translational research.
• Aids in writing publications, IACUC, IRB, Biosafety and other approval documents.
• Oversees quality assurance of research conducted by other team members.
• May assist in grant and other funding applications as necessary and appropriate, or with approval of the responsible faculty director, may have their own research projects and/or have full responsibilities for specific areas of instrumentation or methodology development and user support.
• With the approval of the responsible faculty director, may be principal investigators on funded proposals. Performs other responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• PhD or MD and five years of professional level experience OR Master's degree and ten years of professional level experience in a technical or research lab. Laboratory experience will be based on area of assignment.
• Internship experience or experience prior to attaining the qualifying degree is not considered eligible work experience for this job classification.
• NOTE: Applicants applying with a MD or equivalent degree must be eligible for a Georgia medical license to meet the minimum qualifications.
NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University location as needed. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.
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.
Our group: Laboratory of Biochemical Pharmacology (LOBP) directed by Dr. Raymond F. Schinazi consists of a dynamic and complementary team with expertise spanning medicinal chemistry, virology, molecular biology, toxicology, pharmacology, immunology, and computational biology. The Schinazi lab focuses on discovering novel antiviral agents with the goal of advancing promising compounds to clinical trials. Over the years, the group has developed several small molecule inhibitors for the treatment of human viral infections including HIV, herpesviruses, hepatitis B and C, SARS-CoV-2 and work actively on drug targeting emerging human viruses including Dengue, West Nile, Yellow Fever, Chikungunya, Ebola, Norovirus and Enteroviruses.
Facilities: The lab employs over 70 people, including several research faculty, post-doctoral fellows, support scientists, research staff, administrative personnel and graduate students. The laboratory consists of approximately 3900 sq. ft. of lab space, with another 700 sq. ft. dedicated to administration. This includes BSL-2, BSL-2* and BSL-3 laboratories for research and training, four dedicated molecular biology labs, three cellular/molecular toxicology and pharmacological facilities, mass spectrometry, gene chip and flow cytometry facilities. In addition, LOBP has its own fully equipped chemistry laboratory with all the resources required to perform synthetic and medicinal chemistry including 400 MHz NMR with autosampler, UPLC/MS system, preparative HPLC, automated purification systems, and microwave synthesis reactor.
LOBP is now seeking Post Doctoral Fellows with synthetic and medicinal chemistry expertise to join its chemistry group. The initial appointment is for one year, renewal expected if progress is satisfactory and funds are available. Appointments cannot exceed five years.
The candidate will:
- -be a skilled synthetic organic chemist with a consistent track record of design and synthesis of small molecules
- -utilize synthetic organic chemistry expertise to design and execute novel multi-step synthesis of complex molecules of interest including nucleoside analogs and small molecules as potential antiviral agents
- -be familiar with all the modern technics of purification and chemical characterization including NMR (1D & 2D), MS, HPLC
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: 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.
Training in biomedical engineering or biomedical science
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.
Endowed Associate/Full Professor, Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Program, Emory University School of Medicine
The Parkinson’s disease and Movement Disorders Program in the Department of Neurology at Emory University invite applications for an endowed faculty position at the Associate Professor or Professor level. This is a broad search for clinician researchers in the field of Parkinson’s disease and atypical parkinsonism. Research topics may include, but are not limited to, cognition in parkinsonism, mechanisms of neurodegeneration, neuroinflammation, genetics, imaging, cell vulnerability, neurophysiology, or the development of animal or cellular models of Parkinson’s disease. The candidate should have a strong commitment to graduate education. A M.D., or equivalent degree is required.
Candidates should submit applications online to include; a CV, a research statement, a teaching statement, two or three representative publications, and potential references. Please also include a brief diversity statement in a cover letter, addressing past activities and future plans to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity in your professional career. letters and inquiries can be sent to Stewart Factor, DO, Program director.
Grady Hospital is seeking 2 board certified Physiatrists to assist with development and launching a 24 bed inpatient rehabilitation unit, on site with Atlanta's only Level 1 trauma center and the leading Stroke Center of Excellence in the Southeastern USA.
This unit is designed to accept medically complex SCI, TBI, Stroke patients in transfer from the ICU/Step-down units to improve successful and efficient discharge rate to home for patients whose lives have been saved, however, they may not otherwise qualify for acute rehabilitation services elsewhere due to limited funding.
The ideal candidate would have a strong interest in caring for people regardless of background, a track record of innovative approaches to patient care, strong interpersonal skills, and a desire to teach residents.
Call for the unit will be provided by these 2 physicians. The physician will be an employee of Emory University and will be a vital piece of a growing PMR department at Grady Hospital in downtown Atlanta.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Serves in a dual role as head tennis coach for the Men's and Women's teams of Oxford College of Emory University and as an instructor of credit-bearing courses, with each role representing one half of the overall responsibilities. As head coach, coordinates and conducts all aspects of the tennis program, including (but not limited to) practices, games, recruiting, fundraising, discipline, and monitoring of academic progress of student athletes. Responsible for classroom instruction by serving as an academic instructor who teaches two classes per semester, or up to three, based on departmental needs. Complies with all policies and regulations governing the National Junior College Athletic Association, Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association, Oxford College of Emory University, and the Center for Healthful Living (CHL). Opportunity to organize and direct successful youth camps and clinic, contacting local organizations for summer camps. Performs other related duties as required.
Three (3) years of coaching experience preferred.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A Master's degree and one (1) year of coaching experience. Tennis coaching experience, preferably at the college level. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Prior teaching experience, preferably at the college level.
Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume via Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/129100.
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 radiactive 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 Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology of Emory University School of Medicine and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta are seeking pediatric trained anesthesiologists to join our general anesthesiology staff at Children’s, the leading pediatric care provider in the state of Georgia. Our group practices at Children's Egleston campus providing anesthesia care for children undergoing surgical procedures of all types as well as care for children undergoing diagnostic and interventional procedures outside of the OR environment. We also provide the anesthesia services one of Children's ambulatory surgical centers. Care is provided with an anesthesia team model that includes pediatric anesthesiology fellows, anesthesiology residents, and anesthetists.
Teaching and research activities are important components of our mission and the ideal candidate will bring skills and experiences that can enhance these areas of our Division. Our program includes an ACGME accredited pediatric anesthesiology fellowship. Research and teaching activities are cultivated through strong relationships and affiliations with the other departments within the Emory School of Medicine, the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory, Georgia Institute of Technology and the Centers for Disease Control. This position includes an academic appointment with Emory University School of Medicine with rank commensurate with experience. Board certification or eligibility in Pediatric Anesthesiology is required.
Children’s is the largest pediatric healthcare system in Georgia and one of the largest in the country. We are in the process of a significant building program that will enhance our capacity to care for children in Georgia and the surrounding states. Children’s is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital and consistently has been listed as one of Fortune magazine’s 100 best places to work.
Interested candidates should apply online and submit a curriculum vitae.
Additional Information:
Employment will be through the Emory + Children's Pediatric Institute. The Emory + Children’s Pediatric Institute is an affiliation between Emory University and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta that is improving the lives of children in Georgia and beyond. The Pediatric Institute combines the unique strengths and resources of each institution in support of our three-part academic missions of providing outstanding clinical care, conducting innovative basic science discovery and clinical research, and coordinating exceptional education of the future healthcare workforce. Our physicians, researchers, and educators have created a model where leadership, commitment and quality are fundamental components of success. Together, we are transforming pediatrics by achieving new levels of clinical excellence—driven by research, teaching and wellness. We look forward to our future together.