Geneticist

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry is recruiting a medical geneticist to join the Division of Clinical Genetics a rapidly growing clinical service which encompasses pediatric genetics adult genetics cancer genetics and metabolic genetics.

The University of Rochester is the major genetics service provider in Upstate New York. Our highly successful and active primary clinical programs include a New York Statedesignated Clinic of Inborn Metabolic Disorders an Inpatient Genetics Consultative Service and a number of collaborative clinical programs such as Ocular Genetics and Craniofacial Genetics with additional links to every service. The Division has robust education programs that cater to a variety of trainees as well as ongoing research efforts including gene therapy and clinical interventional trials. We are also home to a Masters in Genetic Counseling Program.

With the continued expansion of our clinical academic and research programs we will be able to accommodate a wide range of career interests including laboratory or clinical research. Clinicianscientist candidates are also welcome. Although an academic center where research is encouraged candidates with purely clinical/educational interests are also welcome to apply.

Golisano Childrens Hospital in Rochester is the premier quaternary care pediatric institution in central and western New York. The University provides competitive salaries and benefits. Our academic clinical and educational enterprises celebrate diversity and are committed to closing the disparity gap in all areas.

Community Information:

• On the southern shore of Lake Ontario Rochester New York is just north of the breathtaking Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York
• Stimulating and progressive Metropolitan community of 1.1 million people
• Stressfree living including affordable housing easy commutes and highlyranked public schools
• Cultural district features the Eastman School of Music Memorial Art Gallery and several other museums theaters studios shops restaurants and more
• 6hour drive to New York City 3.5 hours to Toronto 90 minutes to Niagara Falls and 40 minutes to Letchworth State Park the Grand Canyon of the East

The position will entail an academic appointment at the Senior Instructor Assistant Professor Associate Professor or Full Professor level commensurate with experience. Interested applicants should have an MD or equivalent degree and be BC/BE in Medical Genetics (Clinical Genetics and/or Clinical Biochemical Genetics) and be eligible for licensure in the State of New York.