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Association of American Medical Colleges

Open Rank Professor of Pathology - Cytogeneticist

Association of American Medical Colleges, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, 22904

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Overview The Department of Pathology at the University of Virginia (UVA) is seeking a full-time open-rank faculty member to support our academic and clinical molecular pathology services. Qualified candidates will have the Ph.D., M.D., and/or D.O as their terminal degree(s), and have ABMGG board certification or board eligibility in Laboratory Genetics and Genomics, or ABMGG board certification in both Clinical Cytogenetics and Clinical Molecular Genetics.

Clinical role and setting Primary clinical responsibilities will be in the UVA Clinical Genomics and Cytogenetics Laboratories. These laboratories serve UVA Health, comprising four acute care hospitals, UVA's NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, and over 100 primary and specialty care clinics. These labs perform a diverse range of molecular and cytogenetic tests on over 5,000 specimens annually for solid tumor, hematological malignancy, and constitutional genetic diseases.

Responsibilities

Interpret and report cytogenetic, genomic, and molecular test results, providing accurate and timely diagnoses to support clinical decision-making

Contribute to the development, validation, and implementation of relevant new assays and technologies

Collaborate with other pathologists, clinicians, and researchers to integrate cytogenetic, genomic, and molecular findings into patient management strategies

Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and contribute laboratory insights to aid in personalized treatment planning

Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment, ensuring quality control and adherence to regulatory standards

Stay current with advancements in molecular and genomic pathology and participate in continuing education and professional development activities

Collaborate with all Divisions in Pathology to advance molecular diagnostics and research

About UVAHealth and location UVAHealth has significant infrastructure and a collaborative atmosphere to support the candidate's professional pursuits, including clinical care, research, education, quality improvement, simulation and administration. We offer a highly competitive compensation package including exceptional benefits. UVAHealth is a tertiary referral center for the region, and is located in Charlottesville, Virginia, which boasts abundant recreational activities and easy access to the Blue Ridge Mountains, the eastern shore and the nation's capital.

Additional information UVA assists faculty spouses and partners seeking employment in the Charlottesville area. To learn more please visit https://dualcareer.virginia.edu/ for more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/.

For questions regarding this position or the application process, please contact Casey Shaver (CJW9FB@UVAHealth.org)

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