Clinical Cancer Geneticist - Health Sciences Professor Series

UC Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Irvine's Division of Genetic and Genomic Medicine seeks a full-time Clinical Geneticist with cancer genetics expertise to join a faculty of 12 geneticists and 12 genetic counselors. The role includes outpatient and inpatient care in cancer genetics and multiple pediatric, metabolic, adult, and prenatal clinics across UC Irvine Health and affiliated hospitals.

The successful candidate will participate in teaching, clinical service, and potential research collaborations while contributing to

Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD and/or equivalent in a related field.
• California physician and surgeon license or eligibility to become licensed.
• ABMGG board-certification or active candidacy in Clinical Genetics and Genomics or another relevant specialty.
• Demonstrated capabilities for teaching, professional service and/or research suitable for the Health Sciences Clinical Professor Series.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient care and inpatient consultation in cancer genetics clinics at UC Irvine Health.
• See patients in pediatric, metabolic, adult and prenatal genetics clinics at UCI and affiliated hospitals.
• Participate in didactic and clinical training of residents, fellows, genetic counseling graduate students, medical students, and other trainees.
• Engage in clinical or translational research opportunities and collaborations.

Skills

Teaching ability

Clinical care

Research collaboration

Education

MD or MD/PhD

Job description

Position Overview

The Division of Genetic and Genomic Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, UCI School of Medicine seeks a full‑time Clinical Geneticist with expertise in cancer genetics as part of a faculty of 12 geneticists and 12 genetic counselors. The role involves outpatient care and inpatient consultation in cancer genetics clinics at UC Irvine Health, and in pediatric, metabolic, adult and prenatal genetics clinics at UCI and affiliated hospitals.

Faculty participate in didactic and clinical training of residents, fellows, genetic counseling graduate students, medical students, and other trainees, and provide community outreach. Clinical or translational research participation is possible and encouraged, with many collaborative research opportunities.

Qualifications

• M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. and/or equivalent in a related field.
• California physician and surgeon license or eligibility to become licensed.
• ABMGG board‑certification or active candidacy in Clinical Genetics and Genomics or another relevant specialty.
• Demonstrated capabilities for teaching, professional service and/or research suitable for the Health Sciences Clinical Professor Series.

Application Requirements

Document Requirements:

• Curriculum Vitae – most recently updated C.V.
• Teaching Statement – see guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement.

Reference Requirements:

• Three contact references (information only).

Job Location

Irvine / Orange, California

Equal Opportunity Employment

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti‑discrimination policy.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining misconduct. Applicants must comply with university policies and applicable laws.