Pathology Informaticist

Northwestern University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Department of Pathology at Northwestern University is seeking a full-time Clinician-Educator at the rank of Assistant Professor. Responsibilities include serving as a Pathology Informaticist and leading digital pathology initiatives at Lurie Children’s Hospital.

Candidates must have an MD, MD PhD, or DO, board certification in pathology, and expertise in informatics systems. A strong benefits package and a salary range of $250,000 - $450,000 are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical informatics or pathology informatics.
• Strong curriculum development skills for graduate education.
• Expertise in pathology informatic systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Pathology Informaticist and Pathologist at Lurie Children’s Hospital.
• Lead initiatives in digital pathology and integrated diagnostics.
• Design and implement clinical decision support tools.

Skills

Pathology Informaticist

Clinical informatics

Pedagogical skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

MD, MD PhD, or DO with fellowship training

Board certification in pathology

Tools

Clinisys

Epic/Beaker

Job description

The Department of Pathology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine seeks a full-time non-tenure eligible Clinician-Educator at the rank of Assistant Professor or above.

Primary responsibilities are to serve as Pathology Informaticist and Pathologist on staff at the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. This includes clinical oversight of pathology informatic applications with participation in the evaluation and sign out of pediatric pathology specimens.

Key Responsibilities

• Faculty director for laboratory information systems and pathology informatic applications
• Pathologist lead for initiatives in digital pathology and integrated diagnostics (pathology, radiology, genomics)
• Design and oversee implementation of clinical decision support tools and AI-driven workflows to improve diagnostic accuracy and efficiency in pathology and laboratory medicine
• Develop and teach curricula for faculty, staff, pathology trainees, and clinical informatics fellows
• Partner closely with enterprise IM teams, clinical informatics, and DPLM teams to align technology solutions with clinical and research needs
• Perform translational research focused on advances in digital technologies in pathology
• Cover pediatric pathology service aligned with subspecialty training and interests

Qualifications

• MD, MD PhD, or DO with fellowship training or equivalent experience in clinical informatics or pathology informatics
• Board certification in pathology (peds or hemepath subspecialties preferred) and a medical license, or eligibility for, in the state of Illinois
• Demonstrated expertise in pathology informatic systems (Clinisys and Epic/Beaker preferred), data science, and AI applications in pathology
• Epic physician builder certification preferred
• Strong pedagogical skills and experience in curriculum development for graduate medical education
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a track record of multidisciplinary teamwork

The start date is negotiable and the position will remain open until filled.

The expected base pay range for this position is $250,000 - $450,000.

Northwestern University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate, years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal comparators; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Benefits

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week, Lurie Children’s Medical Group offers a generous benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid group term life and disability
• Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
• 403(b): with a mandatory 5% contribution, 10% employer match
• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Tuition assistance from Lurie Children’s Hospital
• Student loan servicing and support
• Adoption benefits
• Backup Childcare and Eldercare
• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
• Discount purchasing program

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.