Posting Information
Position Type | Permanent Faculty |
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Working Title | Director of Clinical Genomic Analysis Research |
Position Number | |
Appointment Type | Fixed Term Faculty |
Salary Range | |
Full-time/Part-time | Full-Time Permanent |
If part-time, hours per week | |
FTE | |
Vacancy ID | FAC0003622 |
Posting Open Date | 09/01/2021 |
Application Deadline | |
Open Until Filled | Yes |
Proposed Start Date | 03/01/2022 |
Position Summary | The Program for Precision Medicine in Health Care (PPMH; https://www.med.unc.edu/ppmh/ ) in the School of Medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking an MD or PhD Academic Molecular Geneticist/Cytogeneticist for a fixed-term faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. Academic appointment will be in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. A major initiative of the PPMH is the establishment of the Genomic Analysis Core Service, which will help identify and characterize pathogenic germline variants in on-going genomic research studies and clinical trials. Such identification is accomplished in conjunction with consultations with clinical and basic scientist geneticists and genetics counselors. This Core will develop clinical assays for confirmation of the germline variants in the CLIA-certified clinical Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory, a component of McLendon Laboratories in UNC Hospital. The successful candidate will function as Director of this Core Service for the PPMH and will have the ability to pursue a combination of additional clinical service, research, and teaching duties according to their interests. The Director for Clinical Genomic Analysis Research will have supervisory, oversight, and implementation responsibility in collaboration with the Director of the Program for Precision Medicine in Health Care in the following:
A minor component of clinical service in the UNC Clinical Cytogenetics or Molecular Genetics laboratories (10-20% effort) is an option, but is not required. |
Educational Requirements | MD or PhD |
Qualifications and Experience | The preferred candidate will have fellowship training and board eligibility in Clinical Molecular Genetics, combined Molecular and Cytogenetics, or Laboratory Genetics and Genomics. Preference will be given to candidates with the following experience:
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Equal Opportunity Employer | The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. |
Special Instructions | Please include the names and addresses of four (4) references. Please upload a summary of career goals for the required “Other Document.” |
Quick Link | https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/198431 |
Department Contact Name and Title | Jonathan Berg, Chair of the Search Committee |
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Department Contact Telephone or Email | [email protected] |
Contact Information | If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to [email protected]. |
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