Faculty Professor Assistant - Full-Time

UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Department of Pediatrics
Division of Nephrology
The Division of Nephrology at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and the Department of Pediatrics,
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is recruiting a full-time academic physician scientist at the rank of
Assistant Professor on the tenure track. The ideal candidate for this position will have demonstrated evidence of
the likelihood of transition to independent funding, including a high-quality publication record, track record of
extramural funding, and mentoring experience in a basic science, translational, or clinical science field relevant to
pediatric nephrology. The successful applicant will have significant protected time to establish their independent
research program and participate in the clinical, teaching, and service activities in the division. The candidate
must have an MD/DO (or foreign equivalent) and be board-eligible/certified in pediatric nephrology.
The Division of Nephrology at the University of Pittsburgh has a long track record of active engagement and
mentoring in basic science, clinical and translational research, with three current R01-funded investigators and
three junior physician-scientists. There is a strong history of collaboration with the Adult Renal-Electrolyte
Division, including an NIDDK NIH-sponsored George M. O'Brien Kidney Research Center, the Pittsburgh Center
for Kidney Research, as well as opportunities to work with investigators at Carnegie Mellon University. The
Department of Pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh ranks among the top 10 free-standing children’s hospitals
in total and NIH- sponsored research funding.
Named to the Top 10 Honor Roll on U.S. News & World report’s 2022-2023 list of “American’s Best Children’s
Hospitals,” UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh is a 315-bed free-standing children’s hospital located in the
thriving Lawrenceville section of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh cares for
over 80% of all hospitalized children (and over 90% of all hospitalized children under the age of 12) in our
region, a catchment area that includes Western Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio, Northern West Virginia, and
Southwestern New York. Overlooking the Allegheny River and much of the metropolitan area, the hospital
stands minutes away from the downtown cultural district, home stadiums for three major sports teams, an
the internationally-recognized culinary scene, and renowned centers of higher learning at the University of Pittsburgh
and Carnegie Mellon University.
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.
We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity. The University of Pittsburgh and the Children’s Hospital
of Pittsburgh are equal-opportunity employers. Minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/veterans are
encouraged to apply.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility 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.