Pediatric Academic Nephrologist

Job Opportunity: Academic Nephrologist

We are currently seeking applications for a full-time or part-time faculty role as an Academic Nephrologist within the Department of Pediatrics. Our organization is looking for an exceptional board-certified or board-eligible Pediatric Nephrologist to enhance our dynamic clinical program focused on diagnosing and treating children with kidney disorders. The selected candidate will join as the second or third member of our division, which plays a vital role in delivering both clinical and academic services that align with the missions of our children's hospital and medical college.

Our division is dedicated to providing exemplary clinical care and is recognized for its teaching excellence. Key responsibilities include overseeing the Pediatric Dialysis Unit and contributing to our comprehensive outpatient pediatrics program, which features multidisciplinary and satellite clinics. The division benefits from strong collaborations with a pediatric urology division, a transplant surgery program, and skilled interventional radiologists.

About Our Institution

Located in Albany, New York, our organization is a prominent academic medical center and serves as a Level I Trauma Center, offering a wide range of adult and pediatric specialties.

The Bernard and Millie Duker Children's Hospital features a 60-bed NICU, a 19-bed PICU, and a newly established pediatric emergency department that opened in 2018. This facility is where the division provides inpatient care. Our medical college is a private institution committed to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment. The successful candidate will have numerous opportunities to teach residents and medical students and will qualify for a faculty appointment at the medical college, with rank determined by experience and qualifications.

Community and Lifestyle

Albany is situated in the vibrant Capital Region of New York, home to nearly 1,000,000 residents and known for its cultural and environmental diversity. The region encompasses the cities of Albany, Schenectady, and Troy, along with their suburbs, offering a variety of affordable and safe neighborhoods with excellent schools and active community organizations. As the state capital, Albany hosts several educational institutions, including the State University of New York at Albany, the School of Public Health, and Albany Law School, providing a rich array of cultural events.

Additionally, Albany is conveniently located within driving distance of major cities such as New York City, Boston, and Montréal, as well as beautiful natural attractions like the Adirondack Mountains, Lake Placid, Saratoga, and Lake George. This area is an ideal place for families, offering a wealth of activities throughout all four seasons.

Application Process

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a letter of interest along with their curriculum vitae to:

Physician Recruitment

Our organization is a private institution and is committed to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment. We encourage applications from minorities and women.