Physician - Vice Chair of Molecular Pathology (Open Rank/Track Faculty)

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 250,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center seeks a Vice Chair of Molecular Pathology at the Full Professor rank. The role requires expertise in molecular pathology, bioinformatics, and genomics, with a strong emphasis on independent research and competitive grant potential.

Candidates must hold MD, MD-equivalent, PhD, or MD/PhD degrees, with board certification or eligibility in Molecular Genetic Pathology or Laboratory Genetics and Genomics, and have leadership experience in a clinical

Qualifications

• Experience directing a clinical molecular diagnostics laboratory, including NGS assay development and regulatory/quality control aspects.
• Clinical bioinformatics oversight and supervision of faculty, fellows, and staff is desirable.
• Strong translational or basic research focus in molecular pathology, genomics, or bioinformatics.
• Academic appointment at the full professor level with commensurate rank and salary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee PhD and MD faculty in the Division of Molecular Pathology.
• Join the department leadership team to advise on clinical and research needs and strategic growth.
• Lead and support a research program in molecular genetics or genomic medicine.
• Develop training programs and mentorship for students, residents, and fellows.
• Represent pathology in cancer center or institutional genomics initiatives.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Molecular pathology

Bioinformatics

Genomics

Translational research

Education

MD/PhD (or MD/PhD)

Board certification/eligibility in Molecular Genetic Pathology or Laboratory Genetics and Genomics

Job description

Position Overview

The Department of Pathology at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (OSUWMC) is seeking a Vice Chair of Molecular Pathology at the Full Professor rank. Expertise in molecular pathology, clinical bioinformatics/informatics, and genomics is essential. Research interests in machine learning, artificial intelligence, or the integration of genomics and digital pathology are preferred. Qualified applicants must possess an MD, MD-equivalent, PhD, or MD/PhD degree, with relevant clinical board certification/ eligibility in Molecular Genetic Pathology or Laboratory Genetics and Genomics. Additional training in Bioinformatics or Clinical Informatics with certification/ eligibility is preferred. The ability to conduct independent research is required, and a history of obtaining competitive grant funding is desirable.

Requirements

• Relevant practical experience as director of a clinical molecular diagnostics laboratory, including in NGS assay development, assay automation, and gen-omic analytic pipeline development, and regulatory and quality control related to genomic desirable
• Relevant practical experience in molecular laboratory clinical bioinformatics, with prior experience supervising junior faculty, clinical fellows, variant scient-ists, or annotators are desirable
• Well-developed interests in translational or basic research in molecular pathol-ogy, genomics, and/or clinical bioinformatics
• Qualify for an academic appointment at the full professor level - Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with previous training and experience

Responsibilities

• Oversee the PhD and MD faculty in the Division of Molecular Pathology, including clinical directors and research faculty
• Serve on the leadership team with other Vice Chairs in the Department to provide guidance to the Pathology Chair on clinical and research needs and strategic growth
• Lead and support a research program on molecular genetics, genomic medicine, clinical, or translational
• Develop training programs and instructional curriculum in molecular pathology and serve as a mentor to graduate students, clinical residents and fellows, medical students, and other trainees
• Represent the pathology faculty in cancer center or institutional initiatives in genomics

Faculty Defined

Clinical faculty (regardless of rank) - Persons with titles of assistant professor-clinical, associate professor-clinical, and professor-clinical. These faculty will have earned a Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctorate (PhD), or other terminal degree in the relevant field. Clinical faculty members are not eligible for tenure and are appointed for terms of three to five years. They may be reappointed to successive terms. Their principal career focus is the delivery of exemplary clinical care, and may include teaching, and/or research.

Tenure faculty (regardless of rank) - Persons with the titles of assistant professor, associate professor, or professor who are eligible for tenure or who have obtained tenure. These faculty will have earned a doctorate (PhD), Doctor of Medicine (MD) or other terminal degree in the relevant field of study. Their primary career focus centers on research, service, and teaching. Tenure-track faculty with MD or MD/PhD degrees may also be involved in clinical care.

Research Faculty (regardless of rank) - Persons with the titles of research assistant professor, research associateprofessor, or research professor. These faculty will have earned a doctorate(PhD) or other terminal degree inthe relevant field of study. Research faculty members are not eligible for tenure and areappointed

The Ohio State University College of Medicine

Ranked as the 28th Best Medical School - Research, 40th Best Medical School - Primary Care, and 13th Most Diverse Medical School by U.S. News & World Report, it is known nationwide for curricular innovation, pioneering research, and outstanding patient care at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. With more than 2,600 faculty members, the college comprises 20 clinical departments, eight basic science departments and a School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences.

The Wexner Medical Center

The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is committed to providing world-class care. At the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, we're proud to be celebrating our 31st consecutive year ranked in the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. This year, the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center has 10 nationally ranked specialties out of 15 and two selected as high performing. U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center as the top hospital in Columbus. The Wexner Medical Center is rated as high performing in 14 out of 20 common procedures and conditions, including abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, aortic valve surgery, heart attack, heart bypass surgery and heart failure.

The University

Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America's leading academic health centers and recently ranked No. 4 on Forbes' list of best U.S. employers for diversity. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves and their world. Positions are available in countless fields and specialties. Become a Buckeye and contribute to an incredible legacy that serves to guide our future and shape a better tomorrow.

Columbus, Ohio

Located in Ohio’s capital city, Ohio State’s Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing and diverse metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million. The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government, as well as service, transportation, and technology industries. Additional information about the Columbus area is available here. In addition to its Columbus campus, Ohio State has four regional campuses, including Ohio State Lima, Ohio State Mansfield, Ohio State Marion, and Ohio State Newark, in addition to Ohio State ATI in Wooster.

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