Assistant Professor, Clinical Microbiology & Lab Director

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia (Philadelphia County)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 230,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

University of Pennsylvania is seeking an Assistant Professor in the non-tenure clinician track within the Perelman School of Medicine, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. The role emphasizes clinical microbiology with opportunities for translational research and informatics.

Responsibilities include clinical consultation, directing the regional hospital microbiology lab, overseeing test analysis and sign-out, and teaching fellows, residents, and students while collaborating with

Qualifications

MD, PhD, or MD/PhD degree required.
MD candidates must be board-certified (or eligible) in clinical pathology (AP/CP).
PhD candidates must be board-certified (or eligible) by the ABMM.
Eligibility for medical licensure in PA and NJ.
Minimum 1 year of subspecialty fellowship in medical microbiology.
Experience in clinical informatics welcomed.

Responsibilities

Serve as a clinical consultant on test results and interpretation.
Direct the clinical microbiology laboratory at a regional hospital.
Oversee clinical test analysis, sign-out, quality management, and test development.
Collaborate with infectious diseases and antimicrobial stewardship teams.
Teach and supervise fellows, residents, medical students, and laboratory staff.