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The Keck School of Medicine (KSOM) of the University of Southern California and Childrens Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, Division of Genomic Medicine and Center for Personalized Medicine, are seeking an outstanding candidate with expertise in the molecular genetics of childhood diseases as a full-time faculty member with clinical service, research (clinical and translational), and teaching responsibilities at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level.

The successful candidate must hold an M.D. degree and be board certified / eligible in Anatomic and Molecular Genetic Pathology. Expertise with next-generation sequencing and experience in developing and interpreting molecular genetic tests relevant to the diagnosis of pediatric genetic diseases and cancer is required. They will join an experienced multi-disciplinary team of physicians, laboratorians, genetic counselors, bioinformaticians and scientists at the Center for Personalized Medicine. They will perform, develop, and implement innovative genomic testing supporting clinical care and discovery at CHLA.

Children's Hospital Los Angeles has been named the best children's hospital in California and among the best in the nation for clinical excellence with its selection to the prestigious US News & World Report Honor Roll.Children's Hospital is home to The Saban Research Institute (TSRI), one of the largest and most productive pediatric research facilities in the United States. The hospital is also one of America's premier teaching hospitals through its affiliation since 1932 with the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California.

The annual base salary range for this position is $250,000-$300,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidates work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Send correspondence by email and/or regular mail including curriculum vitae, a statement describing experience and interest, and three references to:

Alexander Judkins, M.D.

c/o Anne Lout MBA

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, MS #43

4650 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90027

Email: alouit@chla.usc.edu

Academic appointment through USC Keck School of Medicine is available at a level appropriate to training and experience.

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law.

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

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