Pathologist - Physician - Academic Assistant/Associate/Professor; Director, Molecular Pathology; Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Academic Assistant/Associate/Professor; Director, Molecular Pathology; Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The Department of Pathology & Genomic Medicine of the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University is recruiting an accomplished Director of Molecular Pathology. The applicant must have an M.D., M.D./Ph.D. or have a Ph.D. with subspecialty training and board certification in Molecular Genetics Pathology.

The successful candidate has proven expertise in molecular subspecialty such as molecular diagnostics, molecular genomics, laboratory genetics & genomics or molecular microbiology, and bioinformatics. Advanced practical and diagnostic skills in next generation sequencing are required. Proficiency in the interpretation of results, collaboration with clinicians and researchers and technologists are a must. The candidate must have demonstrated experience and knowledge in technology, regulatory requirements, and creation of clinical reporting, data storage, bioinformatics, and administration of a CLIA laboratory.

The successful candidate will engage in scholarly activities such as basic, clinical and/or translational research; participation in department research seminars, seeking extramural funding for support of research activities. Active participation in teaching medical students, residents and fellows are required; must possess excellent communication skills. Medical licensure in Pennsylvania is also required.

The Jefferson Health System, located in the greater Philadelphia region and southern New Jersey, is an 18-hospital academic health system that has undergone rapid expansion in recent years. Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College was established in 1824 and today is one of the leading Medical School in the country. The Department of Pathology and Genomic Medicine covers anatomic and clinical pathology services for Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and provides centralized and consolidated subspecialty services to the Jefferson Enterprise.

Thomas Jefferson University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. The University undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for underrepresented minorities, women, and disables persons, who are encouraged to apply.