Job Description

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry is recruiting a medical geneticist to join the Division of Clinical Genetics a rapidly growing clinical service which encompasses pediatric genetics, adult genetics, cancer genetics, and metabolic genetics.

The University of Rochester is the major genetics service provider in Upstate New York. Our highly successful and active primary clinical programs include a New York State-designated Clinic of Inborn Metabolic Disorders, an In-patient Genetics Consultative Service, and a number of collaborative clinical programs, such as Ocular Genetics and Craniofacial Genetics, with additional links to every service. The Division has robust education programs that cater to a variety of trainees, as well as ongoing research efforts, including gene therapy and clinical interventional trials. We are also home to a Masters in Genetic Counseling Program.

With the continued expansion of our clinical, academic, and research programs, we will be able to accommodate a wide range of career interests, including laboratory or clinical research. Clinician-scientist candidates are also welcome. Although an academic center where research is encouraged, candidates with purely clinical/educational interests are also welcome to apply.

Golisano Children’s Hospital in Rochester is the premier quaternary care pediatric institution in central and western New York. The University provides competitive salaries and benefits. Our academic, clinical, and educational enterprises celebrate diversity and are committed to closing the disparity gap in all areas.

Community Information:

• On the southern shore of Lake Ontario, Rochester, New York, is just north of the breathtaking Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York
• Stimulating and progressive Metropolitan community of 1.1 million people
• Stress-free living, including affordable housing, easy commutes, and highly-ranked public schools
• Cultural district features the Eastman School of Music, Memorial Art Gallery, and several other museums, theaters, studios, shops, restaurants, and more
• 6-hour drive to New York City, 3.5 hours to Toronto, 90 minutes to Niagara Falls, and 40 minutes to Letchworth State Park — the Grand Canyon of the East

Qualifications

The position will entail an academic appointment at the Senior Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor level commensurate with experience. Interested applicants should have an MD or equivalent degree and be BC/BE in Medical Genetics (Clinical Genetics and/or Clinical Biochemical Genetics) and be eligible for licensure in the State of New York.

Application Instructions

If you already have an Interfolio account, please sign in to apply for this position. If not, please create an Interfolio account. For questions/concerns about the position, email Saabirah_campo@urmc.rochester.edu. The referenced pay range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the base compensation range for this faculty position. Individual salaries will be determined within the job’s salary range and established based on (but not limited to) market data, experience, and expertise of the individual, and with consideration to related position salaries. Alignment of clinical incentive-based compensation may also be applicable and will be discussed during the hiring process.

The University of Rochester and Golisano Children’s Hospital are committed to supporting applicants from all backgrounds. Applicants should submit a current curriculum vitae and a short statement explaining their interest in the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

EOE, including disability/protected veterans

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