Open Rank Faculty (Metabolic Geneticist)
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Location: Chicago, IL 60629
Description:
Open Rank Faculty (Metabolic Geneticist)
Hiring Department: Department of Pediatrics
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID
Posting Close Date: 12/30/2024
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
About UI Health
The University of Illinois Hospital & Health SciencesSystem (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to thepeople of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois at Chicago(UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bedtertiary care hospital, 22 outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Centerfacilities, which are Federally Qualified Health Centers. It also includes theseven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; theCollege of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College ofSocial Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, includingregional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UIHealth is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.
About the Department of Pediatrics
The Department of Pediatrics provides comprehensivefamily-centered health care to all children, multi-level professional educationto students, physicians, and allied health care workers in all aspects ofpediatrics, and a voice of advocacy for children of the state of Illinois. Weare also actively engaged in the community to improve the health status ofchildren through preventative and educational efforts, and to lead with basicand clinical research into childhood diseases to move the field of pediatricsforward. Our diverse medical teams bring the world's latest advancements topatient care, research, and teaching.
About the Section of Genetics
The section of Pediatric Genetics provides state-of-the-art diagnostic andclinical evaluation services and treatment for children and adults who havebirth defects and genetic disorders. Services also include genetic counseling;carrier testing; and prenatal diagnosis for prospective parents. We have anon-site comprehensive diagnostic biochemical and molecular genetics laboratoryto provide fast, reliable diagnosis and treatment. We have an active newbornscreen follow up program for inborn errors of metabolism funded by a grant fromthe Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). We also provide geneticseducation for pediatric house staff, medical students, and genetic counselingstudents.
JobSummary:
TheDepartment of Pediatrics at the University of Illinois Chicago is seeking aboard-certified Metabolic Geneticist with expertise in biochemicalgenetics. Faculty rank and tenure will be commensurate with experience.
Dutiesand Responsibilities:
Diagnosisand Genetic Counseling: Identifying and diagnosing inherited metabolicdisorders through genetic testing and clinical evaluation. Providing geneticcounseling to patients and families regarding the nature of the disorder,inheritance patterns, and implications for future pregnancies.
MedicalManagement: Developing and implementing treatment plans for patients withmetabolic disorders. This may include dietary modifications, medicationmanagement, enzyme replacement therapy, or other specialized treatments.
Researchand Clinical Trials: Conducting or participating in research studies andclinical trials aimed at advancing the understanding and treatment of metabolicdisorders. This could involve basic science research, translational research,or clinical research.
PatientCare and Follow-up: Monitoring patients with metabolic disorders over time toassess their progress, manage any complications, and adjust treatment plans asneeded. Providing ongoing support and guidance to patients and their families.
Collaboration:Working closely with other healthcare professionals, such as geneticcounselors, pediatricians, internists, dietitians, and specialized nurses, tocoordinate comprehensive care for patients with metabolic disorders.
Education:Educating medical students, residents, fellows, and other healthcareprofessionals about metabolic disorders, their diagnosis, management, and thelatest advancements in the field.
TheUniversity of Illinois Chicago offer competitive wages, benefit programs andresources for employees. UIC is strongly committed to providing equitablebenefit options throughout each stage of employment. Detailed information onspecific employee benefits may be found online at: https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/benefits/.
Qualifications:
For fullest consideration apply by October 31, 2024
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation
Hiring Department: Department of Pediatrics
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID
Posting Close Date: 12/30/2024
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
About UI Health
The University of Illinois Hospital & Health SciencesSystem (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to thepeople of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois at Chicago(UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bedtertiary care hospital, 22 outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Centerfacilities, which are Federally Qualified Health Centers. It also includes theseven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; theCollege of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College ofSocial Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, includingregional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UIHealth is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.
About the Department of Pediatrics
The Department of Pediatrics provides comprehensivefamily-centered health care to all children, multi-level professional educationto students, physicians, and allied health care workers in all aspects ofpediatrics, and a voice of advocacy for children of the state of Illinois. Weare also actively engaged in the community to improve the health status ofchildren through preventative and educational efforts, and to lead with basicand clinical research into childhood diseases to move the field of pediatricsforward. Our diverse medical teams bring the world's latest advancements topatient care, research, and teaching.
About the Section of Genetics
The section of Pediatric Genetics provides state-of-the-art diagnostic andclinical evaluation services and treatment for children and adults who havebirth defects and genetic disorders. Services also include genetic counseling;carrier testing; and prenatal diagnosis for prospective parents. We have anon-site comprehensive diagnostic biochemical and molecular genetics laboratoryto provide fast, reliable diagnosis and treatment. We have an active newbornscreen follow up program for inborn errors of metabolism funded by a grant fromthe Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). We also provide geneticseducation for pediatric house staff, medical students, and genetic counselingstudents.
JobSummary:
TheDepartment of Pediatrics at the University of Illinois Chicago is seeking aboard-certified Metabolic Geneticist with expertise in biochemicalgenetics. Faculty rank and tenure will be commensurate with experience.
Dutiesand Responsibilities:
Diagnosisand Genetic Counseling: Identifying and diagnosing inherited metabolicdisorders through genetic testing and clinical evaluation. Providing geneticcounseling to patients and families regarding the nature of the disorder,inheritance patterns, and implications for future pregnancies.
MedicalManagement: Developing and implementing treatment plans for patients withmetabolic disorders. This may include dietary modifications, medicationmanagement, enzyme replacement therapy, or other specialized treatments.
Researchand Clinical Trials: Conducting or participating in research studies andclinical trials aimed at advancing the understanding and treatment of metabolicdisorders. This could involve basic science research, translational research,or clinical research.
PatientCare and Follow-up: Monitoring patients with metabolic disorders over time toassess their progress, manage any complications, and adjust treatment plans asneeded. Providing ongoing support and guidance to patients and their families.
Collaboration:Working closely with other healthcare professionals, such as geneticcounselors, pediatricians, internists, dietitians, and specialized nurses, tocoordinate comprehensive care for patients with metabolic disorders.
Education:Educating medical students, residents, fellows, and other healthcareprofessionals about metabolic disorders, their diagnosis, management, and thelatest advancements in the field.
TheUniversity of Illinois Chicago offer competitive wages, benefit programs andresources for employees. UIC is strongly committed to providing equitablebenefit options throughout each stage of employment. Detailed information onspecific employee benefits may be found online at: https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/benefits/.
Qualifications:
- MD or DO from accredited medical school or foreign equivalent medical degree.
- Unrestricted Illinois license to practice medicine or Illinois license eligible.
- Board certification/eligibility in Pediatrics required.
- Board certification/eligibility in Medical Genetics required.
- Board certification/eligibility in Biochemical Genetics or Clinical Biochemical Genetics preferred.
For fullest consideration apply by October 31, 2024
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation