You are invited to apply for one of our two full time faculty positions as Clinical Geneticist in the Division of Genetics and Metabolism in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Florida (UF). Our program is directed toward the diagnosis, management and care of children known or expected to have genetic and/or biochemical disorders.  You will be supported by our team that consists of 3 clinical and biochemical geneticists, 1 nurse practitioner, 5 genetic counselors, 3 metabolic nutritionists and additional clinical and administrative staff.

You will provide inpatient consultation to children and adults as well as out-patient services at various locations at the UF/Shands campus in Gainesville. You will also provide services by telemedicine to our catchment area which includes Central and Northern Florida.

You will take advantage of the many opportunities for teaching house staff and medical students and will be provided with resources and support.

About the University of Florida at Gainesville

The Department of Pediatrics at UF is the premier academic medical center for children in northern Florida and hosts a broad range of NIH-funded biomedical scientists and clinical researchers. The Division is part of a rich intellectual environment, a level 4 NICU, and is 1 of 13 pediatric specialties, including and a world-renowned pediatric cardiology group. Beyond Pediatrics is the wider College of Medicine and UF science community. There is an abundance of research opportunities and possibilities for collaboration throughout the university.

About Gainesville

Gainesville is home to a thriving downtown with an array of restaurants and entertainment, plenty of beautiful parks, and of course, the Florida Gators sports teams. There is art spread across the city, great shopping and various events happening every weekend. Gainesville is also centrally located, only being 2 hours from Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, and St. Augustine. We are an even quicker drive to several beautiful natural springs that offer swimming, kayaking and paddleboarding.  Our economy thrives on education, healthcare, and innovation, making it an ideal place that has a little something for everyone.

Rank and tenure will be commensurate with qualifications.

Applicants must have a M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or other equivalent and be licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Florida in Pediatrics and be board certified /eligible in General Pediatrics or the appropriate subspecialty.

About University of Florida

The University of Florida Department of Pediatrics consists of a dynamic and growing faculty dedicated to the highest quality patient care, research, and educational activity devoted to improving the health of children. This department is uniquely balanced, with almost exactly half of its budget derived from clinical activity and the other half from funded research. With some of the country’s leading specialists and researchers, our pediatric team is focused on bringing the latest research and most innovative treatments to patients. Families come to UF from across the state and country for the type of care offered here. UF has one of only a few centers for proton beam radiation in the country, a congenital heart disease center, and experts in glycogen storage disease, pediatric surgery, and diabetes, to name a few. Therefore, it is the mission of the Department of Pediatrics to provide the best health care – the best treatments, the best doctors, and the best researchers searching for new medicines and cures for sick children.

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