Human Genetics Assistant or Associate Professor - Research Faculty Opportunity - JR151441

Job Details

The Division of Human Genetics at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center is recruiting a Research Faculty member at the Assistant or Associate Professor level on the tenure track, with an expected effort of 90% research and 10% administrative service.

The successful candidate will be dedicated to advancing precision medicine and targeted genetic therapies for rare diseases within the rapidly evolving field of interventional genetics. The candidate will contribute to the expansion of the division’s rare disease research programs, with particular strengths in lysosomal storage diseases, rasopathies, and skeletal dysplasias, and growing emphasis on neurodevelopmental disorders. The position offers extensive collaborative opportunities with the Applied Gene and Cell Therapy Center, the Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network, and multidisciplinary rare disease research programs and clinics at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, as well as participation in national initiatives such as the Undiagnosed Diseases Network and the National Organization for Rare Disorders.

The Division of Human Genetics at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center provides comprehensive genetic evaluation, counseling, testing, and medical management for patients of all ages with a broad range of genetic conditions, including cleft lip and palate, hereditary cancer syndromes, and metabolic disorders. Research in the division spans basic discovery through translation of new diagnoses and therapies into clinical care, with a shared mission to improve the health of children and families.

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center is a nationally recognized leader in pediatric healthcare, known for excellence in patient care, research, and medical education. U.S. News & World Report ranked Cincinnati Children’s among the nation’s top ten pediatric hospitals in the 2024–2025 edition of America’s Best Children’s Hospitals. The institution is the third‑highest NIH-funded pediatric hospital and supports discovery through 1.4 million square feet of research space and extensive core facilities, including high‑throughput DNA analysis, biomedical informatics, genome editing, pluripotent stem cell resources, animal and viral vector facilities, mass spectrometry, biobanking, and the Applied Gene and Cell Therapy Center.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Applicants must hold a PhD, or equivalent degree.
• 3+ years related experience in research field with strong publication record.

Rank and support will be commensurate with experience. Candidates with strong scientific vision and collaborative interest in bridging discovery and translational genetics are encouraged to apply.

As CCHMC continues to grow its regional, national, and international presence, clinicians may be asked to work at locations outside of the Burnet Campus.

If interested in this opportunity, please contact Michelle.Paolella@cchmc.org and reference job number - JR151441.

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability