Director of Cytogenetics

University of Maryland, Baltimore • Baltimore, MD

94d • $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 the academic setting.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in supporting molecular pathology and biochemical genetics services.
• External grant-funded research experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Director of Cytogenetics in the Department of Pathology.
• Meet CLIA/CAP criteria to direct a cytogenetics lab.
• Demonstrate leadership experience or potential.
• Support the department’s molecular pathology and biochemical genetics services.
• Engage in teaching and publications.
• Conduct external grant-funded research.

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.
• Professional learning and development programs.
• Tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school.

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