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Pediatric Endocrinologist -Duke

EndocrinologyFull-Time

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Job Description

The Duke University Department of Pediatrics invites applications for a clinical position at the Medical Assistant Professor or Medical Associate Professor level in the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes.

We seek a dedicated and collaborative pediatric endocrinologist with a strong commitment to clinical excellence, patient-centered care, and medical education. Applicants must hold an MD or MD/PhD degree and be board-certified or board-eligible in pediatric endocrinology through the American Board of Pediatrics.

Position Overview

The successful candidate will join a dynamic and nationally recognized division with a strong tradition of excellence in clinical care, education, and research.

Clinical responsibilities will be tailored to the candidate’s expertise and professional interests and will include outpatient and inpatient care, in-person and telehealth services, clinical consultation, and teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows.

Opportunities to participate in clinical research, quality improvement, and program development are encouraged.

About the Division

The Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes is home to seven full-time faculty members, one Advanced Practice Provider and three fellows engaged in a broad range of clinical, educational, and research activities. Our multidisciplinary team provides comprehensive care for children and adolescents with endocrine disorders, including type 1 and type 2 diabetes, thyroid disease and thyroid cancer, disorders of growth and puberty, metabolic bone disease, lipid disorders, and gender-related endocrine care.

Our clinical program operates across three outpatient locations in Durham and includes a robust diabetes practice caring for more than 900 patients. We are committed to delivering high-quality, innovative, and accessible care while advancing patient safety, clinical outcomes, and the education of future pediatric endocrinologists.

The division has a longstanding record of national recognition in pediatric endocrinology and diabetes and has received the Department of Pediatrics Teaching Award five times over the past decade, reflecting our strong commitment to education and mentorship.

Faculty benefit from Duke's highly collaborative academic environment, with opportunities to pursue clinical and translational research through partnerships across the university and medical center, including the Duke Molecular Physiology Institute and the Duke Clinical Research Institute. We welcome candidates interested in developing innovative clinical programs, expanding access to specialty care, and advancing research in pediatric endocrinology and diabetes.

Living and Working in the Research Triangle

Duke University is located in Durham, North Carolina, in the heart of the Research Triangle, a nationally recognized center for healthcare, higher education, technology, and innovation. Anchored by Duke University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and North Carolina State University, the region offers a vibrant and diverse community, outstanding cultural and recreational opportunities, and an exceptional quality of life.

  • To learn more about Duke and the Greater Triangle community, visit community.duke.edu.
  • Duke University School of Medicine: Department of Pediatrics

Duke has a long tradition of excellence in Pediatrics, dating back to Dr. Wilburt C. Davison, who was the first dean of Duke University School of Medicine and also served as the first chair of Pediatrics at Duke.

Many of our faculty are leaders in their fields and are members of prestigious national and international organizations, including the Society for Pediatric Research, American Pediatric Society, American Board of Pediatrics, and Institute of Medicine, among others.

Our department currently includes approximately 200 faculty, 75 residents, and 60 subspecialty fellows.

We have placed major emphasis on our training programs, and we offer outstanding residency training experiences in pediatrics and medicine-pediatrics and superb fellowship training experiences in almost all pediatric subspecialties.

Our faculty, fellows, and residents are involved in a wide array of clinical, translational, and basic research programs and take advantage of the spirit of collaboration that characterizes Duke.

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes.

To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Please Note

To be considered for this position, please attach your CV, select SUBMIT APPLICATION, and complete the application questions.

  • Interested candidates should send a CV and cover letter to:
  • Robert Benjamin, MD
  • Chief, Division of Pediatric Endocrinology
  • Professor of Pediatrics
  • Duke University Medical Center
  • Office: 919-684-8359 robert.benjamin@duke.edu

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive clinical care for children and adolescents with endocrine disorders in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Additionally, they will engage in medical education for students, residents, and fellows while contributing to clinical research and program development.

Requirements

Applicants must hold an MD or MD/PhD degree and be board-certified or board-eligible in pediatric endocrinology through the American Board of Pediatrics. A strong commitment to clinical excellence, patient-centered care, and medical education is required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Diabetes managementMultidisciplinary team collaboration

Endocrinology — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% are remote, 10% have no call, 20% require no weekends.

What does the Physician market look like in North Carolina?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysician median $292k (middle half $266k–$310k)155 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingNorth Carolina index 94.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Endocrinology listings in North Carolina7 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All physician listings in North Carolina480 active22,434 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 78% remote · 10% no call · 20% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNorth Carolina physician listings (all specialties): 28% state a sign-on bonus (median $30k) · 14% offer loan repayment480 active listings, Nov 2026
Endocrinology hiring demand#28 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 43 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 66 postings, 48 closed
New Endocrinology listings129 in the last 30 days73 the 30 days before (+77%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physician pay trend (all specialties)−2.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. North Carolina figures use all physicians: too few North Carolina Endocrinology postings state pay.

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About Duke Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Durham, North Carolina
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Clinical research opportunities
Quality improvement participation
Program development opportunities
Mentorship
Collaborative academic environment

Living in Durham

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$358k
Typical market rent
$1,626/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.6
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.