About the role
Required Qualifications (Must be documented on all application materials):
- MD or DO degree
- Completion of an ABIM-accredited Infectious Diseases fellowship
- Formal training in global health (e.g., Diploma in Tropical Medicine & Hygiene) or equivalent international field experience
- Demonstrated ability to conduct clinical trials research, including prior leadership roles with first- or senior-author publication(s)
- Willingness and ability to work part-time in Kampala, Uganda, supporting international clinical research programs
Preferred Qualifications:
- NIH career development award (e.g., K23) submitted, pending, or funded
- Active or eligible for Minnesota medical licensure
- Experience conducting clinical trials in resource-limited settings
- Track record of grant writing and external funding applications
- Experience mentoring trainees (students, residents, fellows)
The Division of Infectious Diseases & International Medicine at the University of Minnesota is a globally recognized leader in clinical research and implementation science focused on advanced HIV disease, tuberculosis, and fungal infections. The division maintains longstanding research collaborations in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in Kampala and Mbarara, Uganda, with a strong track record of NIH-funded clinical trials and global health impact.
The University seeks a highly motivated physician-scientist to join a multidisciplinary research team focused on advanced HIV disease and opportunistic infections. This position emphasizes independent and collaborative clinical research, with opportunities for career development toward NIH funding and academic advancement. This role includes a combination of research, clinical care, and international fieldwork, with a strong expectation of sustained scholarly productivity and leadership in global infectious diseases.
Duties and Responsibilities
Research (75%)
- Lead and contribute to NIH-funded clinical trials and observational studies focused on advanced HIV disease and opportunistic infections
- Oversee study design, regulatory compliance, and implementation across U.S. and international sites
- Supervise and mentor trainees, research staff, and collaborators
- Develop independent research projects aligned with division priorities
- Disseminate findings through peer-reviewed publications and scientific presentations
- Contribute to grant writing and development of future funding proposals
Clinical (25%)
- Provide inpatient infectious diseases consultation at the University of Minnesota Medical Center
- Participate in teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows
- Maintain clinical excellence in the diagnosis and management of complex infectious diseases
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This position will remain open until filled.
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The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)
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