The Norcliffe Foundation Center for Integrative Brain Research (NFCIBR) at Seattle Children?s Research Institute (SCRI) and the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Washington School of Medicine are hiring for a full-time Associate or Full Professor (WOT, without tenure due to funding) position. The successful candidate will join a collaborative and interdisciplinary team dedicated to advancing knowledge of pediatric neuroscience through cutting-edge, translationally relevant research.

As the second largest Department in the UW School of Medicine, Pediatrics has twenty-one clinical divisions with approximately 1,400 academic appointments, including approximately 650 paid faculty members, 134 residents, 70 ACGME fellows, 230 staff employees and over 600 volunteer/affiliate faculty and continues to grow each year. The Department of Pediatrics is a close affiliate of Seattle Children's Hospital (SCH) and Seattle Children's Research Institute (SCRI). Faculty members appointed in the Department are located at various institutions (including Seattle Children?s, UW Medicine, and FHCRC), and are part of the Children?s University Medical Group (CUMG) clinical practice plan. 

Job Duties

• Develop and lead an independent, innovative research program in neuroscience with translational relevance, with a focus on improving outcomes for pediatric neurological disorders.
• Secure and sustain extramural funding to support research activities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across NFCIBR, SCRI, and affiliated institutions.
• Participate in the academic missions of NFCIBR, SCRI and the Department of Pediatrics, including teaching and mentoring graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and junior faculty.
• Aim to translate research findings into clinical applications, ideally fostering a bench-to-bedside approach to improve child health outcomes.
• Engage in service to the department, center, and institution, contributing to a culture of collaboration, excellence, and inclusivity.
• All University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service.

Division Description

The Norcliffe Foundation Center for Integrative Brain Research (NFCIBR) is a growing and dynamic center within Seattle Children?s Research Institute, focused on understanding the complexities of brain development, function, and disorders in children. The center employs integrative approaches that span basic, translational, and clinical neuroscience, creating a highly collaborative environment with close ties with clinical research at Seattle Children?s Hospital. NFCIBR faculty are University of Washington employees and there are abundant opportunities for research collaboration with nearby leading research institutions such the Allen Brain and Cell Biology Institutes, and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, fostering interdisciplinary partnerships and access to cutting edge resources.

Focus Areas

The position has a primary focus on research. This position will engage in cutting-edge, translationally relevant methodologies, such as advanced imaging, computational approaches or genomics. The successful candidate will align their research program with the mission of SCRI and NFCIBR, addressing pressing challenges in pediatric neuroscience. Educational contributions and service within the Department of Pediatrics are expected and will be tailored to the candidate?s expertise and interests.

Administrative Role

While the primary focus of this position is research, the successful candidate may be invited to contribute to leadership initiatives within NFCIBR or SCRI, as appropriate, to support the center's strategic goals and foster collaboration across the institution and broader research community.

Associate and full Professors hold indefinite appointments that align with a 12-month service period (July 1-June 30). Faculty with 12-month service periods are paid for 11 months of service over a 12-month period (July-June), meaning the equivalent of one month is available for paid time off

The base salary range for this position will be for Associate Professor with MD $13,915 - $20,872 per month ($166,980 - $250,464 annually), Professor with MD $18,181 - $27,272 per month ($218,172 - $327,264 annually), commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. Please note that only compensation provided by the University is included in University benefit determinations and calculations.  Additional administrative responsibilities may be offered to a specific candidate with appropriate experience and qualifications which may result in an administrative supplement (ADS).

The base salary range for this position will for Associate Professor with PhD $13,750 - $16,667 per month ($165,000 - $200,004 annually, Professors with PhD $16,667 - 27,084 per month ($200,004 - $325,008 annually) commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.  This range is inclusive of base salary provided by the University.  Please note that only compensation provided by the University is included in University benefit determinations and calculations. 

Additional administrative responsibilities may be offered to a specific candidate with appropriate experience and qualifications which may result in an administrative duty supplement (ADS).

Anticipated State Date - Summer 2025

Candidates must hold an MD (or foreign equivalent). A PhD in a relevant medical science (or foreign equivalent) is also acceptable

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Please submit a cover letter, Diversity Statement, CV, Research Statement including past, current and future research plans). 

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

Benefits Information

A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.

Commitment to Diversity

The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/). Additionally, the University?s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member?s academic profile and responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432).

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Disability Services

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About University of Washington

Founded in 1861, the University of Washington is one of the oldest public institutions in the west coast and one of the preeminent research universities in the world. The University of Washington is a multi-campus university comprised of three different campuses: Seattle, Tacoma, and Bothell. The Seattle campus is made up of sixteen schools and colleges that serve students ranging from an undergraduate level to a doctoral level. The university is home to world-class libraries, arts, music, drama, and sports, as well as the highest quality medical care in Washington State and a world-class academic medical center. The teaching and research of the University’s many professional schools provide undergraduate and graduate students the education necessary toward achieving an excellence that will serve the state, the region, and the nation. As part of a large and diverse community, the University of Washington serves more students than any other institution in the Northwest.

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