Open Faculty Positions

The Department of Medicine is recruiting faculty members to join to its distinguished group of medical professionals. We are in search of physicians who are committed to continuing state-of-the-art research, dedicated to improving clinical care and medical education, and advancing the craft of medicine.

We are currently recruiting for the following positions:

The Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery and the Cardiovascular Institute seek a faculty member in the University Tenure Line (UTL) at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Clinical effort may or may not be required for the candidate, based on their professional training and career focus.

Candidates with expertise in all facets of biomedical research (discovery, translational and/or clinical science) are encouraged to apply. 

The Cardiovascular Institute and the Department of Medicine at Stanford University are recruiting a full-time academic faculty with expertise in any of the areas of drug /gene delivery, polymer chemistry/nanotechnology, bioengineering/biomaterial sciences, biomedical formulation, clinical medicinal chemistry, medical pharmacology/molecular pharmacology, toxicology, bioinformatics, applied proteomics and pharmacogenomics at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in the Non-Tenured Line-Research (NTL-R).

The Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at Stanford University is recruiting one full-time academic advanced heart failure and transplant cardiologist at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in the Medical Center Line.

The major criterion for appointment in the Medical Center Line is excellence in the overall mix of clinical care, clinical teaching, and scholarly activity that advances clinical/translational research, and institutional service appropriate to the programmatic need the individual is expected to fulfill.

The Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at Stanford University is recruiting one full‐ time academic non‐invasive imaging cardiologist at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor in the Medical Center Line in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine at the Stanford University School of Medicine.

The major criterion for appointment in the Medical Center Line is excellence in the overall mix of clinical care, clinical teaching, and scholarly activity that advances clinical/translational research, and institutional service appropriate to the programmatic need the individual is expected to fulfill.

The Division of Cardiovascular Medicine in the Department of Medicine at Stanford University and the Cardiovascular Institute of Stanford University seeks an Interventional Cardiologist with an active translational research program or the potential to develop one to join as an Assistant Professor in the Medical Center Line. We are particularly interested in candidates who have excellence in the areas of interventional cardiology, and molecular cellular and/or other forms of translational research

The Division of Endocrinology, Gerontology, and Metabolism in the Department of Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine invites applicants for two full-time faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and/or Professor in either the University Tenure Line or Medical Center Line. Applicants should be Physician-Scientists with interests in basic and/or translational/clinical research in any area of endocrinology, with interests in diabetes or obesity desirable. Applicants should have either an M.D. or M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent degrees, be board-eligible or certified in endocrinology, and should have a strong record of accomplishments. Independent grant funding (or, for more junior candidates, the potential to obtain such funding), publication record, and programmatic synergy will be considered. 

The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology in the Department of Medicine at Stanford University seeks two full time faculty to join the Division as Assistant Professor in the University Tenure Line (UTL) or the Medical Center line (MCL). The candidate may hold a MD, PhD, or MD/PhD. Faculty line will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. We expect the successful candidate to have completed training in the past ten years with a record of research, teaching and (if applicable) clinical service.

The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology in the Department of Medicine at Stanford University is recruiting outstanding Gastroenterologists to join our team in the Clinician Educator Line. This is an opportunity to join leading physicians in an academic medical setting that focuses on excellence of care, research and academic growth. As a member of this growing team you will have the opportunity to combine your clinical practice skills with teaching and clinical research. The ideal candidate will have comprehensive skills in general gastroenterology and endoscopy, as well as an interest in taking an active role in the education of gastroenterology and subspecialty fellows, medicine residents and medical students. The ideal candidate must be Board Eligible/Board Certified in Gastroenterology and must possess a California medical license at the time of the appointment.

The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology in the Department of Medicine at Stanford University actively recruiting outstanding Gastroenterologists to join our team in the Clinician Educator Line. This is an opportunity to join leading physicians in an academic medical setting that focuses on excellence of care, research and academic growth. As a member of this growing team you will have the opportunity to combine your clinical practice skills with teaching and clinical research. The ideal candidate will have comprehensive skills in gastrointestinal motility and endoscopy, as well as an interest in taking an active role in the education of gastroenterology and subspecialty fellows, medicine residents and medical students. The ideal candidate must be Board Eligible/Board Certified in Gastroenterology. The candidate must possess a California medical license at the time of the appointment.

The Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology, at Stanford University invites applications for a faculty position in the University Tenure Line at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Professor. Candidates should have an MD or MD/PhD and be hematology and/or medical oncology board certified or eligible. The successful candidate will have an outstanding record of independent, laboratory-based research in the broad area relevant to hematology.

The Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology, at Stanford University invites applications for a faculty position at the Assistant, Associate, or Professor level to conduct clinical research in malignant hematology. Candidates should have an MD or MD/PhD and be hematology and/or medical oncology board certified or eligible. Demonstrated ability to conduct clinical research is expected.

The Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases and Geographic Medicine at Stanford University is recruiting an academic member, with experience in Hospital Epidemiology, to either the Medical Center Line or the Clinician Educator Line. Candidates should be board certified in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases and ideal candidates will have training and certification in Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology. In this position, the candidate will work in partnership with the current Hospital Epidemiologist as Co-Director of the infection control and hospital epidemiology department of Stanford Hospitals and Clinics (SHC). He/she will assist with overseeing staff and help manage all infection control protocols, policies, and procedures used in the Infection Prevention and Control department. In partnership with the Hospital Epidemiologist, this position will also be responsible for assuring that the Infection Prevention and Control Program works to assure that SHC complies with The Joint Commission, State and Federal regulatory requirements.

The Division of Nephrology in the Department of Medicine at Stanford University is recruiting one full-time academic general nephrologist at the rank of Clinical Assistant or Clinical Associate Professor to join our growing program.  The position will be in the Clinician Educator Line.  The major criteria for appointment in the Clinician Educator Line are excellence in the overall mix of clinical care and clinical teaching that advances clinical medicine.  The Clinician Educator line is structured as a career path for clinicians who add value to the Stanford School of Medicine by providing essential care in an active practice setting and teaching that advances the missions of the School of Medicine and Stanford Health Care.  While not required, Clinician Educators may also participate in scholarly activities and/or perform in an administrative role.

The Division of Oncology in the Department of Medicine at Stanford University is seeking applicants for an Assistant Professor position in the Medical Center Line (MCL). The successful candidate should be a trained clinical investigator with a demonstrated track record or the trajectory to secure research funding and a strong publication record.

The Division of Oncology in the Department of Medicine at Stanford University is seeking applicants for an Assistant or Associate Professor position in the Medical Center Line (MCL). The successful candidate should be an accomplished clinical investigator with a demonstrated track record of research funding and a strong publication record.

The Division of Oncology in the Department of Medicine at Stanford University is seeking applicants for two faculty positions in the Medical Center Line (MCL) at the Associate Professor or Professor level. The successful candidate should be an accomplished clinical or clinical/translational investigator with a demonstrated record of research funding and publication in leading cancer journals, and he/she will be capable of mentorship and future leadership. Faculty rank will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

The Division of Oncology in the Department of Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine is recruiting a faculty position, in Lymphoma, at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor in the Medical Center Line (MCL). The successful candidate should have a record of accomplishment in clinical care, teaching, and a focused area of interest and expertise in lymphoma. Faculty rank will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

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The Division of Oncology, Department of Medicine, and the Stanford Cancer Institute, at Stanford University seek a physician/scientist. The faculty position is at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor in the University Tenure Line (UTL). We seek a physician/scientist capable of generating preclinical work that is translatable to the clinic or the more general population. The ideal candidate will direct a research laboratory and be capable of outreach with clinical colleagues to perform translational research. We expect the successful candidate to develop an academic Oncology research program with a laboratory, bioinformatics, or translational emphasis.

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Stanford University Department of Medicine is seeking an outstanding individual to join Allergy, Asthma and Immunology in the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine as a Clinical Assistant or Clinical Associate Professor in the Clinician Educator line. This position focuses on the expansion of clinical, research and educational programs in adult Allergy, Asthma and Immunodeficiency. The successful applicant’s responsibilities will include primarily outpatient care (80%), with some participation in the inpatient consult service. Responsibilities will also include teaching fellows, residents and medical students. Pursuit of individual scholarly interests is encouraged and supported.

The Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine, Sean N. Parker Center for Asthma and Allergy Research in the Department of Medicine at Stanford University seek a physician scientist to join the Department as Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in the Medical Center Line or University Tenure Line.

The Section of Geriatrics in the Division of Primary Care and Population Health in the Department of Medicine at Stanford University is seeking to fill a leadership position. The new Section Chief should be an accomplished clinical or health services researcher to fill a position as Associate or Full Professor in the Medical Center Line or the University Tenure Line. The position entails a combination of research, clinical practice, education, and program administration depending on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Applicants must have an MD or DO degree and formal geriatrics training. Candidates with formal research training (e.g., MPH, research fellowship) and Board Certification/Board Eligible in Geriatric Medicine are preferred.

The Stanford Cancer Institute is seeking a pre‐eminent population health scientist to lead its program in Population Science and to serve as Associate Director for Cancer within the Stanford Center for Population Health Sciences. The successful applicant should have doctoral training in a biomedical data science, cancer epidemiology or prevention and control research and/or a medical degree with comparable post‐doctoral training. Some experience in a NCI-designated cancer center is desirable. She/he should have an established track record of published research in population health science sufficient to qualify for senior academic rank at Stanford. Faculty rank will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. The predominant criterion for appointment in the University Tenure Line is a major commitment to research and teaching. The major criteria for appointment in the Medical Center Line will be excellence in the overall mix of clinical care, clinical teaching, scholarly activity that advances clinical medicine, and institutional service appropriate to the programmatic need the individual is expected to fulfill.

The Division of Cardiovascular Medicine in the Department of Medicine at Stanford University and Veterans Affairs (VA) Palo Alto Health Care System seek a cardiologist to join as an Associate or Full Professor in the Medical Center Line or University Tenure Line and serve as the Section Chief for Cardiology at VA Palo Alto Health Care System. The successful applicant will show excellence in the overall mix of clinical care, clinical teaching, and scholarly activity. The successful candidate will oversee the cardiology section at VA Palo Alto Health Care System, a large section with many staff, serving many Veteran patients in multiple settings including inpatient and outpatient.

The major criteria for appointment for faculty in the Medical Center Line are excellence in the overall mix of clinical care, teaching and scholarly activity that advances clinical medicine, and institutional service appropriate to the programmatic need the individual is expected to fulfill. The predominant criterion for appointment in the University Tenure Line is a major commitment to research and teaching. Regardless of the faculty line appointment, the position requires excellence in clinical care and teaching; furthermore, the role of cardiology section chief requires excellence in administration, management, and leadership. Faculty rank and line will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

The VA Palo Alto Health Care System and the Department of Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine are seeking a full-time physician faculty member with experience in clinical trials or bioinformatics, OR a doctorate in the area of Biostatistics or Epidemiology, to direct a clinical trials unit. The position is located at the Cooperative Studies Program Coordinating Center (CSPCC), Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System and will be jointly appointed at Stanford University and at the VAPAHCS, at the Associate Professor or Professor level in the University Tenure Line or the Medical Center Line.