Academic Physicians - Pediatric Genetics & Genomics PED180a

The University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital seeks full-time faculty members in Pediatric Genetics and Genomics at any rank. Clinical responsibilities focus on inpatient and ambulatory care for children at Comer Children's Hospital and Chicagoland Children's Health Alliance.

Academic duties include teaching and supervising trainees and students, plus engaging in scholarly activity. Academic rank and compensation depend on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• MD, MD PhD or equivalent is required.
• Eligible for medical licensure in Illinois.
• Board certified or Board Eligible in Clinical Genetics and Genomics.
• Experience as clinical educators and translational research in Pediatric Genetics welcomed.
• ACGME‑accredited Pediatric Residency and Medical Genetics and Genomics Residency considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care for children in inpatient and ambulatory settings at Comer Children's Hospital and Chicagoland Children's Health Alliance.
• Teach and supervise trainees and students, and engage in scholarly activity.

Skills

Clinical collaboration

Education

MD or MD/PhD

Pediatric Residency (ACGME)

Medical Genetics & Genomics Residency

Job 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.

1. have an MD, MD PhD, or equivalent,
2. hold or be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Illinois,
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.