Associate Professor or Professor, Research Track

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 excellence of our academic community.

The Emory Division of General Internal Medicine seeks an accomplished researcher full-time faculty member at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor Research Track.

The Division of General Internal Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine includes three sections (Veterans Affairs (VA) Primary Care and Quality Emory Primary Care and Grady General Internal Medicine). Located in the heart of Atlanta Emorys Division of General Internal Medicine offers a vibrant inclusive and highly collaborative academic environment that is connected across the University and the broader community. Faculty benefit from partnerships with Emory Healthcare Grady Health System Rollins School of Public Health American Cancer Society Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and many other local organizations. These connections create opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration community engagement and real-world impact.

We foster a dynamic and supportive culture designed to empower faculty across GIM sites to deliver exceptional care generate and apply new knowledge and educate the next generation. The Divisions research portfolio spans patient-oriented clinical translational behavioral health services and public health sciences. The Divisions researchers have established strengths in medical education and professional development HIV prevention and care COVID-19 Hepatitis C and other liver diseases alcohol use disorder chronic disease epidemiology and care dementia epidemiology and care food is medicine and healthcare fragmentation. Health services research is a priority at the institution and has support from the School of Medicine and Rollins School of Public Health.

We seek collaborative visionary scholars who are eager to make a meaningful impact on our campus our community and beyond. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated track record of sustained extramural funding high-impact citations effective mentoring and interdisciplinary collaboration.

This individual will lead and grow an independent and collaborative research program aligned with the Divisions mission to improve health outcomes through high-quality equitable and evidence-based care. This position emphasizes research excellence mentorship collaboration and service within an interdisciplinary academic environment. Applicants whose work spans clinical community educational or health systems research are welcome.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop lead and disseminate a rigorous program of research aligned with the Divisions current areas of interest outlined above. Continue to seek and secure external research funding as Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator from agencies such as the NIH AHRQ PCORI CDC NSF and other public or private funders.
• Mentor and supervise students fellows trainees and junior faculty in research activities and career development programs (e.g. K awards).
• Contribute to the growth of research infrastructure within the Division and serve on internal committees shaping research strategy.
• Collaborate with other research programs in the Division.

• Develop strategic interdisciplinary partnerships across the School of Medicine School of Public Health and affiliated healthcare systems to advance research education and clinical innovation.

• Engage in service activities within the Division Department Institution and broader scientific community.
• Continue to publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and present research at local regional and national scientific meetings.

Required Qualifications

• MD PhD DrPH or other appropriate doctoral degree in public health health education social and behavioral sciences health sciences or a related field from a regionally accredited college or university
• Demonstrated record of scientific publications and research dissemination
• Evidence of success in obtaining external research funding
• Commitment to mentorship collaboration and service in an inclusive academic setting

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working in interdisciplinary or community-engaged research environments
• Experience mentoring students or trainees from diverse backgrounds

Research Environment and Institutional Support

The Division of General Internal Medicine offers an exceptional and growing research environment supported by:

• Access to biostatistical analytic and clinical research coordination resources
• Strong partnerships across the Woodruff Health Sciences Center School of Medicine School of Nursing and Rollins School of Public Health
• Opportunities for engagement with institutional centers community partners and health system collaborators
• Competitive startup resources and eligibility for internal funding mechanisms

Salary and Benefits

Salary and academic rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. A competitive benefits package is provided.

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

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