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Chief of the Pediatric Division of Allergy and Immunology
 
The Department of Pediatrics at Duke University Medical Center invites applications for the position of Chief of the Division of Allergy and Immunology. Candidates should be physician-scientists with an established, highly competitive clinical, translational, or laboratory research program in allergy and/or immunology and should qualify for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor with tenure. The Division of Allergy and Immunology has a long history of excellence, with particular strength over the years in primary immunodeficiency diseases and food allergy. Important institutional resources to consider include the Department of Immunology, the Duke Translational Medicine Institute, the Duke Clinical Research Institute (facilitating multi-center trials), the Duke Clinical Research Unit (for phase 1 and phase 2 trials), the Stedman Nutrition and Metabolism Center, and the Institute for Genome Sciences & Policy, among others. The successful candidate will have major opportunities for interaction with other groups and will benefit from resources and a stimulating, collaborative environment within the Department of Pediatrics and across the Duke campus.

Interested individuals should submit a statement of academic interests and a curriculum vitae to:

Joseph W. St. Geme, III, MD
Chairman of the Department of Pediatrics
Duke University Medical Center
Children’s Health Center, Room T901
Box 3352, Durham, NC 27710
j.stgeme@duke.edu

Qualified candidates of all genders, races, and religions are encouraged to apply.  

Duke University Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

 
Pediatric Neurology 

The Department of Pediatrics at Duke University Medical Center invites applications for faculty positions at the Instructor/Assistant Professor/Associate Professor, clinician-investigator or clinician-educator tracks in the Division of Pediatric Neurology.   
 
Eligible candidates must hold an MD degree and be board certified/eligible in Pediatric Neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.   
High priority will be placed on having a specific area of clinical and research interest, strong clinical and teaching backgrounds, creativity, and potential for independent funding. Excellent resources and support packages are available.
 
Interested individuals should submit a CV and a statement of interest to:
 
Amy Seidel
Administrative Manager
Division of Pediatric Neurology
DUMC Box 3936
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, NC 27710
Email: lindsay.m.johnson@duke.edu  
 
Qualified candidates of all genders, races, and religions are encouraged to apply.  
 
Duke University Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
 
Global Neonatologist
 
The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology and the Duke Global Health Institute (DGHI) seek a neonatologist with the training, interest, and expertise to undertake research on issues related to neonatal mortality in developing countries. This individual will be able to leverage existing DGHI field sites for research projects and will have the opportunity to interact with other faculty in the Department of Pediatrics with strong global health interests and expertise.
 
Candidates should be board certified in Neonatology and have experience working in developing countries. A master's degree in public health or other related field is recommended but not required depending on the candidate’s expertise. An appointment will be made at a level commensurate with qualifications and experience. 
 
Interested candidates should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and list of references to: 
 
Ronald Goldberg, MD
Chief, Division of Neonatology
Department of Pediatrics
Box 2739
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, NC 27710  
 
Email:    goldb008@mc.duke.edu  
 
Qualified candidates of all genders, races, and religions are encouraged to apply.  

Duke University Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
 
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Director of Pediatric Heart Failure and Transplantation
 
The Division of Pediatric Cardiology in the Department of Pediatrics at Duke University Medical Center invites applications for the Director of Pediatric Heart Failure and Transplantation at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Applicants should be board certified or board eligible in pediatric cardiology and should have excellent clinical skills and the ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team. In addition, they should have experience in clinical research and should be willing to participate actively in medical education. Faculty appointment at Duke University School of Medicine will be commensurate with the applicant’s background and accomplishments. This position is a part of an ongoing expansion of the nationally recognized Children’s Heart Center at Duke Children’s Hospital and the Duke Heart Center. The Children’s Heart Center benefits from participation in the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute supported Pediatric Heart Network and from the robust research environment at Duke University, including the Duke Clinical Research Institute and the Duke Translational Medicine Institute.

Applicants should provide a curriculum vitae and a statement of research interests and goals via email to: 

Jennifer S. Li, MD                
Division Chief, Pediatric Cardiology                
Professor of Pediatrics
 
Email:  jennifer.li@duke.edu    
 
Qualified candidates of all genders, races, and religions are encouraged to apply.  

Duke University Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
 
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Physician Scientist, Pediatric Allergy and Immunology/Department of Immunology
 
The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Allergy and Immunology and the Department of Immunology at Duke University Medical Center seek an established physician scientist who has a track record of success in the field of basic immunology with an emphasis on primary immunodeficiency and potential for translational research. This individual will expand existing strengths in basic and clinical immunology at Duke and will contribute to graduate education. There will be additional opportunities to contribute to the Program in Microbial Pathogenesis, Emerging Infections, and Host Defense and to broaden collaborations with the Institute for Genome Sciences and Policy, the Duke Translational Medicine Institute, the Duke Human Vaccine Institute, the Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, and other groups across the Duke University campus. 
 
Interested candidates should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and list of references via email to either: 
 
Wesley Burks, MD
Chief, Division of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology
Professor of Pediatrics
Email:    wesley.burks@duke.edu

Or
Michael Krangel, PhD
Interim Chair, Department of Immunology
Professor of Immunology
 
Qualified candidates of all genders, races, and religions are encouraged to apply.  

Duke University Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
 
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Pediatric Critical Care Services
 
The Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine in the Department of Pediatrics at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC and the Department of Pediatrics at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, NC are jointly recruiting a junior faculty member who will have clinical responsibilities in pediatric critical care medicine at Moses Cone Hospital and Duke Children’s Hospital. The individual filling this position will be based in Greensboro and will have primary clinical and teaching responsibilities at Moses Cone Hospital and the opportunity to assume clinical and teaching responsibilities at Duke Children’s Hospital and to pursue research activity at Duke University Medical Center. This individual will have a faculty appointment at Duke University Medical Center. 
 
Moses Cone Hospital is a 450 bed general hospital that serves a 6 county area with a population of 1.4 million. The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit opened in 2003 and admits approximately 200 patients per year, complementing a fully staffed pediatric emergency department with 18,000 annual visits and a 16-bed pediatric ward. Pediatric Critical Care Services are tightly integrated with the active full-time general pediatrics service and are also responsible for ~160 conscious/procedural sedations annually.
 
Pediatric Critical Care Services at Duke Children’s Hospital include a 16-bed multidisciplinary intensive care unit, a 13-bed cardiac intensive care unit, an 11-bed step-down unit, and a rapid response program. The Duke Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine maintains a fully-accredited pediatric critical care medicine fellowship program, a pediatric critical care nurse practitioner program, a critical care transport team, and an active ECMO program. The resources of the Duke University School of Medicine, the Duke Clinical Research Institute, the Neonatal-Perinatal Research Institute, and the Duke Heart Center provide an outstanding environment for academic pursuits. 
 
Qualified applicants should be BC/BE in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine.  All applications will be treated confidentially.  Interested individuals should contact:
 
Ira M. Cheifetz, MD, FCCM, FAARC
Professor of Pediatrics
Division Chief, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
Medical Director, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Duke University Medical Center, Box 3046
Durham, NC 27710  
 
Email:    Ira.Cheifetz@duke.edu  
 
Qualified candidates of all genders, races, and religions are encouraged to apply.  

Duke University Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
 
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Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition 

The Department of Pediatrics at Duke University Medical Center invites applications for a junior or mid-level faculty position on the clinician-educator track, with responsibilities primarily in the Duke Pediatric Subspecialty Clinic in Raleigh, NC. The position will also involve regular clinical responsibilities in the Duke Pediatric Subspecialty Clinic in Fayetteville, NC and at Duke Children’s Hospital in Durham. Eligible candidates must hold an MD or MD/PhD degree and be board certified or board eligible in Gastroenterology by the American Board of Pediatrics.

The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition has a long history of strong clinical service, excellence in teaching, and cutting edge clinical research and currently includes 5 other faculty. Clinical support personnel include four endoscopy nurses, an endoscopy technician, three nurse clinicians, a nurse practitioner, a research nurse coordinator, and a dedicated nutritionist. Clinical facilities include a state-of-the art ambulatory building in Raleigh and a dedicated pediatric endoscopy suite at Duke Children’s Hospital in Durham. Clinical activities are facilitated by excellent relationships with Adult Gastroenterology, Pediatric Surgery, Pediatric Radiology, Pathology, and the full spectrum of pediatric subspecialty expertise. The research environment is robust, including the Duke Clinical Research Institute, the Duke Translational Medicine Institute, and strong basic sciences.

The Research Triangle area  (including Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill) is a wonderful place to live, with rich cultural opportunities, ample outdoor activities, proximity to the beaches and the mountains, and a mild climate.  
 
Interested individuals should send a CV and a brief summary of career interests to:
 
Martin H. Ulshen, MD
Chief, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Department of Pediatrics
Box 102375
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, NC 27710  
 
Email:   martin.ulshen@duke.edu  
 
Qualified candidates of all genders, races, and religions are encouraged to apply.  

Duke University Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
 
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Medical Genetics

The Department of Pediatrics at Duke University Medical Center invites applications for a tenure track faculty position at the Assistant Professor/Associate Professor level in the Division of Medical Genetics.  
 
Eligible candidates must hold an MD or MD/PhD degree and be qualified for licensure in North Carolina. In addition, they must be board certified or board eligible in Clinical Genetics or Clinical Biochemical Genetics by the American Board of Medical Genetics and must have an interest in clinical/translational research.  
 
The Division of Medical Genetics has a long history of strong laboratory, translational, and clinical research programs centered on lysosomal and glycogen storage disorders (including Pompe disease, glycogen storage disease types I and III, Gaucher disease, and Fabry disease), autism, Fragile X syndrome, Down syndrome, alkaline hypophosphatasia, SMA, and Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The Division seeks to expand its current research programs, with an emphasis on creativity in clinical/translational  research and a commitment to conduct clinical trials directed at new therapies.
 
Interested individuals should send a CV and a brief summary of career interests to:
 
Priya Kishnani, MD
Chief, Division of Medical Genetics
Department of Pediatrics
Box 102375
Duke University Medical Center
595 LaSalle Street, GSRB I
Durham, NC 27710  
 
Email:  kishn001@mc.duke.edu 
 
Qualified candidates of all genders, races, and religions are encouraged to apply.  

Duke University Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
 
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