The growing Division of Genetics and Metabolism in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine is seeking a full-time Clinical Geneticist and a full-time Biochemical Geneticist. These open rank positions include academic appointments in the Department of Pediatrics. 

The successful candidates will join a team of 2 clinical geneticists, 1 biochemical geneticist, 5 genetic counselors, 3 metabolic dieticians, and 4 research coordinators. Primary responsibilities will include providing inpatient consultative services for inborn errors of metabolism and general genetics at Tampa General Hospital and general genetics at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, as well as outpatient clinics.

The position is also expected to participate in the education and training of medical students, residents, and genetic counselor students, as well as participate in research programs, including clinical trials and other clinical research.

The Division of Genetics and Metabolism participates in multiple national and international research trials for patients with inborn errors of metabolism. The focus of those trials is to identify new treatments for rare disorders. For more information on current research programs, please visit our clinical research page.

Contact Caroline Wilson @ cmurphy4@usf.edu for more information

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaching Duties: Participate in the education and training of medical students, residents, and genetic counselor students.
• Research Duties: Participate in research programs to expand the scholarly activities of the division. The incumbent will be encouraged to participate in clinical trials and other clinical research.
• Clinical Duties: The candidate will provide inpatient consultative services for inborn errors of metabolism and general genetics at Tampa General Hospital and general genetics at St. Joseph's Children's Hospital, as well as outpatient USF Health clinics.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Responsible to a Chair or other appropriate higher-level administrator of a State university. Responsible for teaching, research, service, and related administrative activities. Responsible for academic advising and related activities. May represent the university, college/school, or department. 

Medical degree from an accredited institution or the highest degree appropriate in the field of specialization with a demonstrated record of achievement in patient care, teaching, academic research, and service.

Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor.

For Associate/Full Professor - Normally will have produced creative work, professional writing, or research in referred and other professional journals.

Candidates must be board certified or board eligible in Clinical Genetics and Genomics and be eligible for a full unrestricted Florida Medical License.

Training in Medical Biochemical Genetics is preferred, but not required.

https://www.usf.edu/work-at-usf/careers/index.aspx JOB ID NUMBER 37650

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