SPR Career Center
The Society for Pediatric Research® (SPR) Career Center connects institutions with leading professionals in pediatric research. Our platform is designed to bridge the gap between hiring institutions and top candidates, offering a streamlined way to fill critical roles in the field of pediatrics.
Career Center Overview
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Browse current job openings in pediatric research, clinical science, medical education, and leadership. New opportunities are added regularly from top academic medical centers, children’s hospitals, research institutions, and public health organizations.
Division Chief of Allergy, Immunology & Rheumatology
The Division of Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology within the Department of Pediatrics at the University
of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is seeking an academic Pediatric Allergist, Immunologist, or Rheumatologist to assume the role of Division Chief.
We seek a leader with enthusiasm for academic medicine who will encourage, inspire, and empower division members. The Division Chief provides strategic and operational leadership; oversees divisional faculty and staff; spearheads the expansion of clinical, education, and research programs; and guides faculty professional development. This is an opportunity for a full-time Professor, Associate Professor, or late-stage Assistant Professor.
Division Director, Division of Neonatology
The Department of Pediatrics at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) seeks to recruit a leader who will serve as Director of the Mildred Stahlman Division of Neonatology. Qualified candidates should be committed to the Department’s mission to improve the lives of infants and children through excellence in clinical care, research, and preparing the next generation of leaders in neonatology. The next director will also be a recognized international leader in neonatal-perinatal medicine who has a strategic vision for the clinical, educational, and research missions of a thriving Division.
Division Chief of Pediatric Gastroenterology
The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, & Nutrition at McGovern Medical School (MMS) at UTHealth Houston, is seeking its next chief to propel the Division’s trifold mission of excellence in clinical care, education, and research.
Under the leadership of nationally recognized Professor and Chair Mary Aitken, MD, MPH, FAAP, and in alignment with the Department of Pediatrics’ broader strategic plans, the incoming chief will be responsible for creating and implementing the vision and goals for the Division and leading and mentoring esteemed faculty and next generation of clinicians.
Division Chief of Newborn Medicine
The Maternal, Fetal, & Neonatal Institute (MFNI) at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital (JHACH) in St. Petersburg, Florida is seeking a candidate to hold the position of Division Chief of Newborn Medicine. This role encompasses both clinical and administrative responsibilities as a MFNI leader in clinical care, education, and mentoring.
Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital is a 259-bed teaching hospital ranked by U.S. News & World Report in 8 pediatric specialties (2025-2026). We are also ranked as the #1 Children’s Hospital in Florida for the third consecutive year and the #4 Best Children’s Hospital in the Southeast.
Recruit the Best in Pediatric Research
Reach SPR’s community of leaders and emerging pediatric investigators. The SPR Career Center supports hiring for academic faculty and leadership roles, postdoctoral and early-stage investigator positions, education, clinical science, and health innovations jobs.
With targeted outreach to the pediatric research community, the SPR Career Center provides unmatched visibility and access to a network of highly qualified candidates.
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