Faculty Position in Infectious Diseases (Physician Scientist or Scientist)
Join Stanford’s Division of Infectious Diseases and Geographic Medicine as a faculty member to advance research, clinical care, and education in infectious diseases.
Best for:Best for physician-scientists or researchers with a strong background in infectious diseases, clinical trials, or population health analytics who seek a tenure-track or non-tenure-track faculty position at a top-tier institution.
Overview
Stanford University’s Department of Medicine is seeking faculty at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level to contribute to research, clinical practice, and education in infectious diseases. The position is open to candidates with diverse research backgrounds, including clinical trials, global health, population health analytics, and outcomes research. Successful applicants will either focus on clinical care and translational research (University Medical Line) or laboratory-based research (University Tenure Line), depending on their qualifications and experience. The role emphasizes scholarly achievement, collaboration, and alignment with Stanford’s interdisciplinary strengths in immunology, global health, and precision medicine.
What you'll do
- Conduct independent research in infectious diseases, focusing on areas such as clinical trials, global health, population health analytics, or outcomes research.
- Develop and lead a laboratory-based or clinical research program aligned with Stanford’s strengths in immunology, global health, and precision medicine.
- Provide clinical care and teaching in infectious diseases, including mentoring students, residents, and fellows.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to advance translational research and clinical practice.
- Secure external funding for research projects and contribute to institutional service as needed.
- Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and present research at national and international conferences.
- Foster an inclusive and respectful academic environment that values diversity and promotes open dialogue.
Requirements
Degree required: MD, MD/PhD, or PhD in a relevant field (e.g., Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, or related biomedical sciences)
Language: English proficiency (required for academic and clinical duties)
Instruction: English
Publications: Demonstrable record of scholarly achievement, including peer-reviewed publications and grant funding appropriate for the career stage
- Demonstrable record of scholarly achievement in infectious diseases research
- Ability to conduct team science and collaborate with clinicians and investigators
- Experience in clinical care or potential to excel in patient care (for physician-scientists)
- Strong publication record appropriate for the career stage
- Experience in obtaining grant funding or competing for research awards (for Assistant Professor rank)
- Board eligibility or certification in infectious diseases (strongly preferred for University Medical Line appointments)
- Must possess or be able to obtain a California medical license at the time of appointment (for physician-scientists)
- No explicit nationality or residency restrictions mentioned, but eligibility for employment in the United States is implied
Funding & terms
How to apply
Interested candidates should upload their curriculum vitae, a cover letter outlining their achievements in research, clinical care, and teaching and mentoring, and provide the names of three references. Applications are submitted through Stanford’s faculty positions portal.
- CV
- Cover letter detailing research, clinical care, and teaching achievements
- Names of three references (not contacted without prior consent)
Contact
Cynthia Llanes· Faculty Affairs Manager for Recruitment
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