UNIV - Open Rank - Pediatric Geneticist - Pediatrics: Genetics
About The Position
The Division of Medical Genetics and Genomics at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a medical geneticist with specialized training in biochemical genetics to join their faculty. The role involves providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care for patients with metabolic and genetic disorders across all age groups, including newborn screening follow-up, diagnostic evaluations, long-term disease management, and participation in multidisciplinary care. The ideal candidate will excel in patient care, collaborative practice, and have a vision for expanding clinical and research programs in metabolic genetics and rare disease therapeutics. The division offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of rare disease care, precision medicine, and therapeutic innovation, with potential involvement in clinical trials, natural history studies, and translational research, including novel gene-targeted treatments. Academic rank and compensation will be based on qualifications and experience. MUSC Health is South Carolina's only comprehensive academic health system and a leading referral center, with MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital being a state-of-the-art facility.
Requirements
- Medical Doctor or equivalent.
- American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG) board eligible/certified.
- Licensed/eligible for license in South Carolina.
Nice To Haves
- Specialized training and expertise in biochemical genetics.
- Strong commitment to caring for individuals with inherited metabolic disorders.
- Passion for advancing therapies for rare diseases.
- Vision for growing clinical and research programs in metabolic genetics and rare disease therapeutics.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care for patients with metabolic and genetic disorders across the lifespan.
- Conduct newborn screening follow-up.
- Perform diagnostic evaluations.
- Manage long-term disease management.
- Participate in multidisciplinary care.
- Advance therapies for rare diseases.
- Participate in industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated clinical trials, natural history studies, and translational research.
- Help implement novel therapies, including gene-targeted treatments.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
