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Physician-Scientist Faculty Position in Infectious Diseases

The Division of Infectious Diseases in the Department of Medicine at Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University invites applications for a full-time physician-scientist faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Exceptional researchers at the full professor level may also be considered.

Position Overview :

We are seeking highly motivated individuals with a demonstrated potential for conducting innovative research. Successful candidates will be expected to establish a vigorous, independently funded research program within the Division of Infectious Diseases, to participate in teaching of graduate and medical students and clinical fellows, and to be an active member of the research community at Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University. Candidates will have limited clinical responsibilities separate from their protected time for research.

The position provides a competitive start-up package and outstanding opportunities for collaboration with other scientists and clinical investigators throughout Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University.

Qualifications :

• Doctorate (MD, MD / PhD or equivalent) degree
• Board certified or board eligible in Infectious Diseases
• Strong record of peer-reviewed publications demonstrating originality and productivity
• Areas of particular interest include, but are not limited to, innate immunity, host-pathogen interactions, the microbiome, allergic diseases, and lung injury.
• Applicants with research programs focused on clinical research are also encouraged to apply.

Cedars-Sinai is among the nation’s leading providers of healthcare services, medical education, and medical research and is one of the largest non-profit academic medical centers in the U.S. Cedars-Sinai has a large and vibrant research enterprise in Los Angeles that comprises more than 2,000 research projects as well as highly sought-after clinical training programs, including an academic Infectious Diseases fellowship in conjunction with the UCLA Multicampus Program in Infectious Diseases.

To Apply :

Interested candidates should send their curriculum vitae, a brief description of their current and future research interests and contact information for three references as a single PDF addressed to Dr. Fayyaz Sutterwala via

Our Compensation Philosophy :

We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other incentive programs for our employees. The total pay range shown takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge / skills; relevant experience and training; education / certifications / licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This total pay range includes any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role. We also offer a comprehensive faculty benefits package.

Pay Range : $243,000 – $433,000 total cash compensation.