Associate Director of Clinical Genomics and Molecular Pathology

July 3, 2023
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Job Description

University of California San Diego

La Jolla, California, Associate Director of Clinical Genomics and Molecular Pathology Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor
The Department of Pathology at the University of California, San Diego ( http://pathology. ucsd. edu ) is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body, and seeks an academic molecular pathologist to serve as Associate Director of Clinical Genomics and Molecular Pathology in the Division of Laboratory and Genomic Medicine. Based at the state-of-the-art Center for Advanced Laboratory Medicine in La Jolla, the Clinical Genomics and Genetics Laboratories not only supports UC San Diego Health’s Jacobs and Hillcrest Medical Centers and the region’s only NCI-designated cancer center but also serves as a national/international referral leader in personalized and precision medicine. The Associate Director of Clinical Genomics and Molecular Pathology is expected to utilize their strong leadership skills and expertise in cancer genomics and molecular diagnostics to provide clinical service. Sign-out responsibilities will be shared with other qualified faculty, who are focused on the oversight of the molecular genetic/genomic evaluation of inherited and rare genetic disorders. The teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows is also expected, including participation in an established ACGME-accredited fellowship program in Molecular Genetic Pathology. Candidates must have an MD or equivalent or MD/PhD in a health-related field. Candidates must also have experience in next-generation sequencing, whole exome/genome/transcriptome sequencing, and conventional molecular techniques. Candidates must have or be eligible for a California medical license or equivalent certification/permit as determined by the Medical Board of California.

Candidates must also be board certified or eligible by the American Board of Pathology in anatomic pathology/clinical pathology (AP/CP) or clinical pathology (CP). Candidates with additional subspecialty board certification or eligibility by the American Board of Pathology in Molecular Genetic Pathology (MGP) or equivalent are preferred. Candidates with a demonstrated interest in the development and application of molecular, genomic, and epigenomic approaches to the diagnosis and management of cancer (both solid organ and hematolymphoid neoplasms), with evidence of scholarly contributions in clinical, translational, and/or basic research are preferred. Assistant Professor (tenure-track): Applications must be submitted through the University of California San Diego’s Academic Personnel RECRUIT system at: https://apol-recruit. ucsd. edu/JPF03581 Associate or Full Professor (tenure): Applications must be submitted through the University of California San Diego’s Academic Personnel RECRUIT system at: https://apol-recruit. ucsd. edu/JPF03582 The appointment will be at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor Rank and based on the candidate’s experience and background. The series will include a 50% Ladder Rank and 50% In-Residence with secured extramural funding. A link to full descriptions of the series is provided for your review: Ladder Rank Professor – see: http://www.

ucop. edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-220. pdf In-Residence Professor – see: http://www. ucop. edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-270. pdf The posted UC Salary scales set the minimum pay at the appointment as determined by appointment type and if applicable, rank and/or step. The base pay range for this position is $82,200-$235,400. Salary is negotiated annually. Additional compensation may be available if the position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan. UC Salary information can be found here: ( https://www.

ucop. edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/2022-23-academic-salary-scales. html . As a member of the Health Sciences Compensation Plan, the appointee should be aware that there are limitations on outside professional activities, and clinical moonlighting is expressly prohibited. Additional information can be found here: https://www. ucop. edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-671. pdf The University of California, San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, covered veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy. Copyright ©2022 Jobelephant.

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