Molecular Pathologist, Texas Children's Hospital (Professor)
Apply NowCompany: Baylor College of Medicine
Location: Houston, TX 77084
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Division: Pathology
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Location: Houston, TX
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FLSA Status: Exempt
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Summary
The Department of Pathology at Texas Children's Hospital (TCH) is seeking an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or Ph.D. academic molecular pathologist as a full-time faculty to join the Division of Genomic Medicine. The faculty member will join an experienced team and an expanding molecular genetics and clinical genomics program at TCH and will hold an appointment as Professor (tenured) in the Department of Pathology & Immunology at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM). Clinical service responsibilities include molecular and genomic pathology interpretation and sign-out of oncology and constitutional genetics in a state-of-the-art multiplatform diagnostic service, including whole exome and transcriptome sequencing, next-generation sequencing DNA and RNA panels, copy number profiling and targeted molecular testing. Teaching responsibilities include participation in the ACGME-certified Molecular Genetic Pathology Fellowship and Pathology Residency programs at BCM.
The successful candidate must be board-certified in Molecular Genetic Pathology or Clinical Laboratory Genetics and Genomics. This faculty member will participate in multidisciplinary TCH clinical programs working in close collaboration with colleagues in hematology/oncology, medical genetics, cytogenetics, and pathology at TCH and BCM. Experience in next-generation sequencing and clinical informatics is highly desirable as is expertise in constitutional genetic testing. Joint appointments in other basic science or clinical departments are available for individuals with broader academic interests.
Clinical and translational research responsibilities include support of Global Pathology as part of Texas Children's Global or Baylor College of Medicine Global. In this role, the faculty member will be responsible for representing TCH pathology in global pathology capacity building and infrastructure projects. The faculty member will collaborate with colleagues in all departments at TCH that have a global outreach presence, offering consultation, training, or program management related to pathology needs.
Texas Children's is among the nation's foremost leaders in pediatric health care, earning a place on the Best Children's Hospitals Honor Roll and ranking No. 1 in Texas for the 16th consecutive year, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report. Located in Texas Medical Center, the largest medical campus in the world, TCH and BCM offer exceptional opportunities for collaboration and research activities across numerous institutions in the campus.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
Requisition ID: 21761
Work Arrangement:
Location: Houston, TX
Salary Range:
FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Schedule:
Summary
The Department of Pathology at Texas Children's Hospital (TCH) is seeking an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or Ph.D. academic molecular pathologist as a full-time faculty to join the Division of Genomic Medicine. The faculty member will join an experienced team and an expanding molecular genetics and clinical genomics program at TCH and will hold an appointment as Professor (tenured) in the Department of Pathology & Immunology at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM). Clinical service responsibilities include molecular and genomic pathology interpretation and sign-out of oncology and constitutional genetics in a state-of-the-art multiplatform diagnostic service, including whole exome and transcriptome sequencing, next-generation sequencing DNA and RNA panels, copy number profiling and targeted molecular testing. Teaching responsibilities include participation in the ACGME-certified Molecular Genetic Pathology Fellowship and Pathology Residency programs at BCM.
The successful candidate must be board-certified in Molecular Genetic Pathology or Clinical Laboratory Genetics and Genomics. This faculty member will participate in multidisciplinary TCH clinical programs working in close collaboration with colleagues in hematology/oncology, medical genetics, cytogenetics, and pathology at TCH and BCM. Experience in next-generation sequencing and clinical informatics is highly desirable as is expertise in constitutional genetic testing. Joint appointments in other basic science or clinical departments are available for individuals with broader academic interests.
Clinical and translational research responsibilities include support of Global Pathology as part of Texas Children's Global or Baylor College of Medicine Global. In this role, the faculty member will be responsible for representing TCH pathology in global pathology capacity building and infrastructure projects. The faculty member will collaborate with colleagues in all departments at TCH that have a global outreach presence, offering consultation, training, or program management related to pathology needs.
Texas Children's is among the nation's foremost leaders in pediatric health care, earning a place on the Best Children's Hospitals Honor Roll and ranking No. 1 in Texas for the 16th consecutive year, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report. Located in Texas Medical Center, the largest medical campus in the world, TCH and BCM offer exceptional opportunities for collaboration and research activities across numerous institutions in the campus.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
Requisition ID: 21761