Description

The University of Chicago's Department of Surgery, Section of Pediatric Surgery, is seeking a full-time Pediatric Surgeon, at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level. Primary responsibilities will include patient care, teaching, and research at the University of Chicago Medical Center and at an off-site location.  Experience in extracorporeal life support and surgical critical care is required.

Academic support is available, and will be commensurate with experience and with the nature of the proposed work.  The scholarly resources of the University of Chicago, including collaborative opportunities within the Biological Sciences Division and with the other Divisions and programs within the University, are considered a major advantage of faculty work in this setting.

Requirements

Prior to the start of employment, an individual must possess the following qualifications: (1) be board certified or board eligible in Pediatric Surgery; (2) have completed an accredited fellowship or equivalent training in Pediatric Surgery; and (3) be able to obtain permanent and unrestricted Illinois medical licensure.  Experience in extracorporeal life support and surgical critical care is a requirement. Preferred qualifications include the availability to begin employment during calendar year 2018. Compensation and academic rank are dependent upon qualifications and includes a generous package of fringe benefits.

Qualified applicants should contact Dr. Kandel directly, and may subequently apply online at the University of Chicago's Academic Career Opportunities site at http://tinyurl.com/p5bvnxn by uploading a current curriculum vitae. Submission of contact information for at least three (3) references is also preferred.