Vice-Chief, Division of Genomic Diagnostics at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)
University of Pennsylvania
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Posted: 19-Nov-24
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Type: Full-time
Internal Number: 5811223
Vice-Chief, Division of Genomic Diagnostics at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)
Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Nov 18, 2024 Deadline: Nov 18, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seek candidates for an Associate or Full Professor position in the non-tenure clinician educator track. Applicants must have an M.D. and/or Ph.D degree. Molecular Genetic Pathology certification following Pathology residency, or American Board of Medical Genetics certification in Laboratory Genetics and Genomics, is required. Physicians must be eligible/licensed in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Teaching responsibilities may include teaching fellows, residents, medical and graduate students, and staff in a variety of settings.
Clinical responsibilities may include the development and implementation of tools for diagnostic and translational medicine, establishing and improving standards and methods for the interpretation of multi-omic data, assessing risk factors, and appropriate quantitative interpretation of data in clinical lab settings.
Research or scholarship responsibilities may include work in the broad area of genomic diagnostics.
We seek candidates with proven leadership skills and expertise in Genomic Diagnostics. The successful applicant will serve as Vice Chief of CHOP's Division of Genomic Diagnostics (DGD), reporting to the Division Chief.
The DGD encompasses cancer genomics, constitutional genomics and immunogenetics. With 14 faculty and 69 staff, the DGD offers a significant depth and breadth of clinical diagnostic tests including rapid genome, whole exome, gene panels, SNP arrays, cytogenetics, liquid biopsy and NGS-based HLA typing tests. As a key contributor to CHOP's Omics and Big Data Initiative, the DGD plays an essential role in supporting the hospital's precision medicine strategy. In addition, the Division's faculty are engaged in a broad range of research and educational activities.
The successful applicant will be expected to help lead with a clear vision for the future of genomic diagnostics, driving innovation by developing new tests and technologies and supporting clinical research initiatives. A key leadership responsibility will involve proactively building and fostering collaborations both within CHOP and with external academic and industry partners to expand the Division's impact and capabilities working closely with the Division Chief and other key leaders at CHOP.
We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense. The University of Pennsylvania and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia are EOEs. Minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Executive Director of the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, University of Pennsylvania, 421 Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6205; or (215) 898-6993 (Voice) or (215) 898-7803 (TDD).
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