Physician - Scientist - Assistant/Associate/Professor

Physician - Scientist - Assistant/Associate/Professor

Med-Medicine - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (18001544)

University of Pittsburgh and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)- Pittsburgh, PA The Division of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology in the Department of Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC are seeking outstanding candidates for physician-scientist positions at the assistant professor, associate professor or professor level. The Division of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology includes physicians and basic scientists who conduct collaborative research with an emphasis on mechanisms of disease, novel therapies, epidemiology and/or outcomes research in the areas of rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, Lupus, myositis, vasculitis and other related autoimmune diseases. The Division provides a collaborative setting for the study of basic mechanisms of immunity and outcomes research that would provide new insights to the treatment of human disease. Primary responsibilities include building a research program, providing Rheumatology inpatient consultation as well as outpatient care, and the teaching of fellows, residents and medical students. There will be opportunities for academic growth, career development and mentorship, with protected time for educational and clinical research activities, depending on applicant interests and accomplishments. We have strong basic and clinical research programs, and encourage translational research activities. Academic appointment is commensurate with professional experience. Compensation packages are competitive. The Division of Rheumatology was recently ranked # 9 in the country by the US News and World Report. UPMC is consistently ranked as one of America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News and World Report. UPMC is a leading nonprofit health system with sixteen hospitals, 400 clinical locations, and a 1.8 million member health plan. UPMC has developed regionally, nationally, and internationally renowned programs, earning its hospitals repeated recognition among "America's Best Hospitals" by U.S.,News & World Report. The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is consistently in the top five NIH-funded academic universities and is a member of the Association of American Universities comprising the top 62 comprehensive research universities in North America. Qualified candidates must be: * Must have a MD or DO degree * ABIM board certified in Internal Medicine and board certified/board eligible in Rheumatology * Licensed to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania * Demonstrated experience in education and teaching. Interested applicants please send curriculum vitae, a letter of interest, and the names of three to five references to: Larry Moreland, MD Chief, Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology Division Department of Medicine University of Pittsburgh 3500 Terrace Street Bioscience Tower-South, S-711 Pittsburgh, PA 15261 Email: lwm5@pitt.edu The University of Pittsburgh is an Equal Opportunity Employer for EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled. UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets

Assignment Category: Fulltime-Regular

Campus: Pittsburgh

Child Protection Clearances: The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

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