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Department of Human Genetics, Emory University School of MedicineFaculty Positions in Human Genetics

The Division of Medical Genetics in the Department of Human Genetics (DOHG) at Emory University is seeking ABMGG board certified/eligible candidates at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor levels. Qualified applicants must be ABMGG board-certified or eligible in clinical genetics and/or clinical/medical biochemical genetics and will participate in patient care, teaching and research. For applicants desiring a physician/scientist career, generous laboratory start-up funding is available.

The DOHG has 40 full-time faculty members and NIH extramural funding exceeding $30 million per year. The DOHG has a vibrant clinical program including 8 geneticists, 1 developmental pediatrician, 16 genetic counselors, 4 metabolic dietitians and many weekly general and specialized outpatient clinics and inpatient consultations. We are the referral center for Georgia's newborn screening program with our nutrition section providing dietary management. The Division boasts a very experienced clinical research group ensuring that Emory is at the forefront of clinical trials for rare diseases. We are also a NORD designated Rare Disease Center of Excellence, and a member of the All of Us Program. The Department has ACGME-accredited clinical genetics residency and medical biochemical fellowship programs. There is an ACGC-accredited

program that graduates 12 genetic counselors a year. The unique combination of a well-established basic

research faculty along with the comprehensive clinical genetics division, places the DOHG at the forefront

of contemporary translational research and predictive health.

Emory University and hospitals and the CDC are located in a lovely wooded Atlanta suburb. The Atlanta metropolitan area is home to 5 million people and has an active art, music, food, and cultural scene.

Interested candidates must apply online and include a CV, cover letter, and names of 3 potential references.

Inquiries and submissions should be directed to:

Michael J. Gambello, MD, PhDSection Chief, Division of Medical GeneticsDepartment of Human GeneticsEmory University School of Medicine615 Michael StreetSuite 301 Whitehead Biomedical Research Building Atlanta, GA 30322 USAmgambel@emory.edu or ACMG text 713-516-0049

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