Academic Physicians - Pediatric Genetics & Genomics PED180a

The University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The University of Chicago is seeking full-time faculty in the Department of Pediatrics, Section of Genetics and Genomics, at Comer Children's Hospital. Appointees will provide clinical care in inpatient and ambulatory settings, contribute to teaching and supervision of trainees, and engage in scholarly activity.

Academic rank and compensation depend on qualifications; these positions are benefits-eligible with extensive benefits offerings.

Qualifications

• MD, MD-PhD, or equivalent required.
• Current or eligible medical licensure in Illinois.
• Board certified or board eligible in Clinical Genetics and Genomics.
• Experience in clinical education and teaching.
• Experience in translational pediatric genetics research welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient and ambulatory care for children.
• Teach and supervise trainees and students.
• Engage in scholarly activity and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Support program growth within Genetics and Genomics.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Teaching and supervision

Scholarly activity

Collaboration

Education

MD/MD PhD or equivalent

Job description

Description The University of Chicago's Department of Pediatrics, Section of Genetics and Genomics, seek full-time faculty members at any rank.

Clinical responsibilities will focus on care of children in inpatient and ambulatory settings at the University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital and Chicagoland Children's Health Alliance. Other opportunities will include teaching and supervision of trainees and students, and scholarly activity. Academic rank and compensation are dependent upon qualifications. These positions are benefits-eligible. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

The University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital is a 155-bed facility with state-of-the-art technology and amenities that offers world-class medical care to children from around the Chicagoland area and across the globe. Appointees will join a vibrant center of scientific discovery and innovation, and opportunities for multidisciplinary collaboration are abundant, both within and outside the Biological Sciences Division.These positions require collaborative physician leaders who will be positioned to succeed in a dynamic environment and advance the clinical, educational, and scholarly goals of the growing Section of Genetics and Genomics.

Prior to the start of employment, qualified applicants must:

1. 1) have an MD, MD PhD, or equivalent,
2. 2) hold or be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Illinois, and
3. 3) Board certified or Board Eligible in Clinical Genetics and Genomics.

We especially welcome applicants with experience as clinical educators, those engaged in translational research in the field of Pediatric Genetics, and/or expertise in metabolic disorders.

Consideration will also be given to those who have completed an ACGME-accredited Pediatric Residency in addition to Medical Genetics and Genomics Residency.