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The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the "Trojan Family," which is comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the university what it is.

We are recruiting a clinical geneticist at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor to expand our program at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Department of Pediatrics/ Division of Medical Genetics at The University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine.  The candidate will be working with a team of dedicated physicians, nurse practitioner, metabolic nutritionist, nurse, genetic counselors, and social worker at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.  Clinical and translational research opportunities are also available.  The successful candidate will have clinical and teaching responsibilities. Independent research is strongly encouraged. There are several research/clinical/education tracks available, depending upon the qualifications and interest of the applicant.

In addition to our outpatient activities, we provide close consultative support for babies, children and adolescents with a wide variety of complex and rare disorders on the inpatient service.   We have growing Neurogenetic, Cardiogenomic and Genetic Bone Disorder centers as well as opportunities for development of other clinical multispecialty programs, such as Craniofacial, where an opening exists for a clinical geneticist.  Advancement in an academic career is supported by strong mentorship and often with intramural funding. Relocation expenses are provided, and the position includes a generous benefits and retirement package.

The applicant must have  an  MD/DO  and  be   board  certified in  clinical genetics.; additional board certification in pediatrics is a plus.

C hildren’s Hospital Los Angeles is a thriving, exciting place in the heart of Los Angeles where physicians, researchers and others collaborate to provide care to our large, complex and fascinating pediatric population.   It was listed in the top five in 2020 among children’s hospitals in the United States and number one in California, according to U.S. News and World Report. Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is a nationally recognized center for advances in pediatric care, teaching, and research. The University of Southern California is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. 

Apply here for for further inquiries contact: LINDA RANDOLPH, M.D., lrandolph@chla.usc.edu, or via telephone at (323) 361-8660.

 

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