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The Division of Clinical Genetics/Dysmorphology at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, is seeking a full time Clinical Geneticist to join the growing genetics team. Salary and track will be commensurate with training and experience.  The Division provides the full range of genetic services to children, conducting genetics and metabolic clinics in Albuquerque and at outreach clinics throughout New Mexico. Inpatient genetics consults are performed at University of New Mexico Children’s Hospital in Albuquerque.  The Division of Pediatric Genetics is committed to providing the children of New Mexico with comprehensive genetic healthcare that is unequaled in the state and region.  The genetics team’s unique outreach program, traveling mostly by airplane to all corners of New Mexico, enables the provision of genetics services to children throughout this geographically large and diverse state.

New Mexico’s rich cultural and linguistic diversity make it a fascinating and wonderful place to live and work.  Situated along the beautiful Sandia Mountains and traversed by the Rio Grande, Albuquerque is New Mexico’s largest city, with a growing population in the greater metropolitan area now exceeding 900,000. Albuquerque is a four-season city with elevation ranging from 4900-6700 feet, and enjoys year-round sunshine and moderate climate. The city is famous for its diverse cultures, New Mexican cuisine, unique architecture, and proximity to unlimited outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, snow skiing, fishing and golfing.  New Mexico’s great natural beauty and rich cultures have earned the designation “Land of Enchantment.”

A complete application must contain a cover letter, CV and a list of three references.  For additional information, you may contact Michael Marble, M.D. at mmarble@salud.unm.edu.

This position is subject to criminal records screening in accordance with New Mexico law and clearance by the New Mexico Department of Health is required as a condition of employment.  The University of New Mexico is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Educator.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• BC/BE in Clinical Genetics and Genomics by time of hire
• Completed Medical genetics training from an accredited program by time of hire
• Able to obtain state medical licensure in New Mexico

Preferred Qualifications:

• An interest in the full range of pediatric genetic disorders, including metabolic conditions