UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Department of Pediatrics

The Institute for Infection, Inflammation, and Immunity in Children (i4Kids)

The Institute for Infection, Inflammation, and Immunity in Children (i4Kids) at the UPMC Children's

Hospital of Pittsburgh and the Department of Pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is

recruiting a scientist at the rank of Assistant Professor in the tenure track. The ideal candidate for this

position will have the minimum qualifications of a PhD and/or MD (or equivalent), 7 years of research

experience, and a strong pre- and postdoctoral publication record in pediatric immunology, infectious

diseases, or microbiome research. Our long-term goal is to continue to grow an already strong and diverse

department that will enhance opportunities for major research advances through deep cross-disciplinary

collaborations.

i4Kids is a strategic initiative of Terence Dermody, Vira I. Heinz Professor and chair of the Department

of Pediatrics, and a joint effort between the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC Children's Hospital of

Pittsburgh launched in February 2020. i4Kids is focused on improving children's health by

understanding how early-life interactions between children and microbes shape lifelong health. i4Kids

offers a collaborative environment, research resources, seed funding, and training opportunities for

postdoctoral fellows and junior faculty members.

We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity. The University of Pittsburgh and UPMC

Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh are equal opportunity employer. Minorities/women/individuals with

disabilities/veterans are encouraged to apply.

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is comprised of 20

divisions, six centers, and two institutes, with over 400 faculty members. The Department receives over

$65 million in annual research support from the NIH and other federal and non-federal funding agencies

and hosts core facilities for research in flow cytometry, microscopy, NextGen sequencing and histology.

The University of Pittsburgh is also host to internationally-renowned departments of Immunology,

Microbiology and the Center for Vaccine Research, where many Pediatrics faculty hold secondary

appointments and have substantial research collaborations.

UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, included in the Top 10 Honor Roll on U.S. News & World

Report's 2023-2024 list of "America's Best Children's Hospitals," is a 317-bed, free-standing children's

hospital located in the thriving Lawrenceville neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

The position is for the recruitment of an Assistant Professor in the tenure stream. Available positions are

open to all applicants who hold doctoral level education in the field of medicine (MD, PhD), are board

certified or board-eligible, are qualified for medical licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,

and meet the minimum position credentials for the pediatric specialty to provide clinical service.

Responsibilities will include patient care, teaching, and research as determined by the chairman and

associated division chief.

Assistant Professor positions in the tenure track at the University of Pittsburgh with rank and salary

commensurate with experience and academic credentials. General rank requirements: Assistant

Professors have 1-6 years of experience with demonstrated academic progress/contributions in their

pediatric specialty.

Interested candidates can inquire about potential opportunities available in the Department of Pediatrics by

applying to requisition number #25000850 on Pitt Talent Center by visiting https://www.join.pitt.edu/

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibilit within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

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