Pulmonary Physician Scientist

Join a team that’s Changing What’s Possible – The

Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Allergy & Sleep Medicine

at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a

pulmonary / critical care physician-scientist with expertise in basic

or translational research relating to pulmonary and critical care

diseases with an emphasis in Sarcoidosis. The Division is looking

for a talented investigator for the Dave Savula Endowed Chair for

Sarcoidosis Research who will be able to actively contribute to

their expanding portfolio of research. The Susan Pearlstine

Sarcoidosis Center of Excellence at MUSC is internationally

recognized as a World Association for Sarcoidosis and Other

Granulomatous Diseases (WASOG) and Foundation for Sarcoidosis

Research (FSR) designated Sarcoidosis Center of Excellence. The

sarcoidosis center’s mission is to stive for positive outcomes by

meeting the needs of sarcoidosis patients through patient-centered

compassionate and evidence based multidisciplinary care. Over the

last decade the center has grown into one of the largest clinics in

the country specializing in caring for sarcoidosis patients with

the most severe manifestations of the disease. The Division has

been regularly listed in the top hospitals by U.S. News & World

Report and takes great pride in providing outstanding clinical care

to all patients. Home to three fellowship programs, the Division of

Pulmonary, Critical Care, Allergy & Sleep Medicine also offers

a NIH-funded T32 training grant for fellows who are interested in

pursuing a career in clinical, translational, or basic research. We

are seeking candidates with : MD, MD / PhD or equivalent ( In special

circumstances, applicants with PhD only may be considered) Board

certification or eligibility in Pulmonary / Critical Care Have

demonstrated the ability or future potential to lead an independent

research program with likelihood of sustained extramural funding.

Academic orientation, interest in teaching and mentorship About our

opportunity : Serve as the Dave Savula Endowed Chair for Sarcoidosis

Research Opportunity to leverage a large clinical cohort of

sarcoidosis patients to support basic and translational sarcoidosis

research Established sarcoidosis clinical research program and

active sarcoidosis biobank Collaborate with our extensive

multispecialty expertise, including dedicated cardiac sarcoidosis

and neurosarcoidosis multidisciplinary teams. Multi-million-dollar

philanthropic support Work in a new state of the art laboratory

facilities with robust clinical trials unit Engage in cutting-edge

research to translate discoveries made at the bench into practices

that will benefit patients Join a division dedicated to research,

education, and clinical excellence. Join a collegial team of 42

pulmonary / critical care physicians, 35 APPs, and 60 support staff.

Participate in the MUSC Fellowship Training Program in Pulmonary,

Critical Care, Allergy, and Sleep Medicine, designed to produce

outstanding academic physicians. Opportunities to collaborate

across multiple departments. MUSC’s Benefits : ~ Research-track

faculty position with academic rank and salary commensurate with

qualifications, expertise, and accomplishments ~ Relocation

assistance ~ Excellent retirement options, including a pension and

optional tax deferred contributions ~ Sovereign Immunity

malpractice coverage ~22 days of annual leave, 15 days of sick

leave, and 13 paid holidays ~ Public Service Loan Forgiveness

(PSLF) eligibility ~ Personalized student loan debt review and

repayment optimization Charleston, South Carolina, is a city where

cobblestone streets weave between confection-colored antebellum

mansions, and historic church steeples dot the skyline. It has been

named the #1 city in the US multiple times by Conde Nast Traveler

and Travel & Leisure magazine. More than four million people

visit our city each year to experience 90 miles of pristine

coastline, and to enjoy world-class shopping and culinary arts. Our

region boasts a growing economy, top-ranked schools, year-round

outdoor recreation, and some of the friendliest people in the

country. We invite you to join a team committed to changing what’s

possible in healthcare, and to do so in one of the most exciting

cities in the country . Your life in Charleston awaits!