"Director of Cytogenetics"

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Department of Pathology Director of Cytogenetics

The Department of Pathology, University of Maryland School of Medicine invites applicants for a full-time Clinical Pathology faculty position at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor, to serve as Director of Cytogenetics. Applicants must meet CLIA/CAP criteria to direct a cytogenetics lab including ABMGG certification in Clinical Cytogenetics or Laboratory Genetics and Genomics; MD and/or PhD candidates are eligible. The successful applicant will have demonstrated leadership experience or potential. Ability and willingness to support the department's molecular pathology and biochemical genetics services is strongly preferred. Evidence of success in the academic setting, including teaching and publications, is required; external grant-funded research is desirable. Academic appointment and salary will be commensurate with degree, academic rank, and experience. The salary range is $130,000 - $310,000.

The University of Maryland Pathology Associates Cytogenetics Laboratory provides cytogenetics, microarray, and FISH testing for the University of Maryland Medical Center and other University of Maryland Medical System hospitals. The laboratory completes approximately 4000 tests per year, supporting the NCI-designated Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center.

The University of Maryland has a vibrant research and innovation ecosystem, including:

• The Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center, a national leader in many areas of cancer research, with comprehensive programs in experimental therapeutics for hormone-related cancers, molecular and structural biology, population science, and tumor immunology and immunotherapy.
• The Institute for Genomic Sciences, a genomic research institute whose work spans scientific disciplines, advancing genomics to gain knowledge of the molecular foundation of human health and biology, with the goal of advancing cutting-edge genomics, multiomics, and spatial molecular technologies to better understand health, discover ways to prevent disease, and to develop new treatments.
• The Institute for Health Computing which merges the computational expertise, clinical expertise, health data and academic resources of the University of Maryland Medical Center, and the University of Maryland Medical System.

The University of Maryland Department of Pathology has a strong and diverse faculty, excellent training programs, great work-life integration, and a very supportive environment. Faculty of the School of Medicine enjoy a competitive compensation package including generous leave; dependent tuition remission for any school within the University of Maryland system; excellent pension/retirement plan, and bonus opportunity, ensuring that you are rewarded for your hard work, and dedication to patient care and the departmental mission.

The University of Maryland School of Medicine is the first public and fifth oldest medical school in the United States. On the University of Maryland, Baltimore campus, the School of Medicine serves as the foundation for a large academic health center that combines medical education, biomedical research, patient care and community service. The School of Medicine is ranked 8th among all public medical schools in research productivity. Our scientists and clinicians received nearly $600 million in total research funding in 2022.

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Those who seek city-living will find that Baltimore offers many charming neighborhoods with outstanding restaurants and cultural events. Nearby Howard and Montgomery counties offer the two best public-school districts in the state, and both rank in the top 4% nationally. This area has something unique to offer everyone.

Interested candidates should forward curriculum vitae to: https://umb.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=250000YT&lang=en

Qualifications

Applicants must meet CLIA/CAP criteria to direct a cytogenetics lab including ABMGG certification in Clinical Cytogenetics or Laboratory Genetics and Genomics; MD and/or PhD