Assistant Professor, Pediatric Mental Health Research

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university of washington health systemSeattle (WA)

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The University of Washington invites applications for an Assistant Professor without tenure in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of General Pediatrics, with a faculty-scientist track and a focus on pediatric mental health care and access to services. Start date is Summer/Fall 2026, with a role spanning teaching, research and service. The candidate will lead a funded program, contribute to CHBD, supervise clinics, and collaborate across UW and Seattle Children’s Research Institute, joining a

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