Mitochondrial Genetics Clinician - Assistant Professor

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 190,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine seeks an Assistant Professor in the non-tenure clinician track with expertise in biochemical genetics and mitochondrial disorders.

The successful candidate will provide expert clinical care, participate in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to advance mitochondrial medicine and research initiatives within the Department of Pediatrics.

Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD degree required with board certification or eligibility in clinical genetics and biogenetics.
• Expertise in biochemical genetics with a focus on mitochondrial disorders.
• Commitment to teaching medical students, residents and fellows.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical care for patients with biochemical and mitochondrial genetic disorders.
• Teach and mentor trainees in clinical genetics and mitochondrial medicine.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to advance diagnosis and treatment.
• Contribute to scholarly activities related to mitochondrial medicine.

Skills

Biochemical genetics

Mitochondrial disorders

Clinical genetics

Education

MD or MD/PhD

Board certification in Clinical Genetics and Genomics and Biochemical Genetics

Job description

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine seeks an Assistant Professor in the non-tenure clinician track with expertise in biochemical genetics and mitochondrial disorders.

The successful candidate will provide expert clinical care, participate in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to advance mitochondrial medicine and research initiatives within the Department of Pediatrics.