Director of Cytogenetics

University of Maryland, Baltimore • Baltimore, MD

89d • $130,000 - $310,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• ABMGG certification in Clinical Cytogenetics or Laboratory Genetics and Genomics.
• MD and/or PhD degree.
• Demonstrated leadership experience or potential.
• Evidence of success in teaching and publications.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with external grant-funded research.
• Willingness to support molecular pathology and biochemical genetics services.

Responsibilities

• Direct the cytogenetics lab in compliance with CLIA/CAP criteria.
• Demonstrate leadership in the department's molecular pathology and biochemical genetics services.
• Engage in teaching and mentoring within the academic setting.
• Conduct research and publish findings in relevant fields.
• Support the laboratory's testing services including cytogenetics, microarray, and FISH testing.

Benefits

• Generous leave package including over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year.
• Paid holidays and personal leave.
• Unlimited accrual of sick time.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school.
• Participation in a retirement program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees