Overview In this role you will advance genomic medicine through a grant-supported clinical and/or laboratory research program while contributing to medical education and interdisciplinary collaboration. You will join a robust Genomic Medicine program and work within a university-industry partnership network to translate genomic insights into care and research. The position supports clinical genetics practice for clinicians and emphasizes participation in large NIH-funded initiatives. This is an open-rank, tenure-track opportunity commensurate with experience and external funding.
Responsibilities- Sustain a grant-supported clinical and/or laboratory research program in genomic medicine
- See patients in genomic medicine-related clinics (up to 20% effort) for clinicians with ABMGG board certification encouraged
- Contribute to programmatic initiatives (e.g., Undiagnosed Disease Program, Alabama Genomic Health Initiative) and NIH consortia collaborations
- Engage in education and training programs within the department and affiliated institutes
- Collaborate with external partners (e.g., HudsonAlpha) and participate in cross-institutional genomic medicine efforts
Key requirements- MD, DO, PhD, or MD/PhD degree(s)
- Board certification by ABMGG strongly encouraged for MD or MD/PhD
- Evidence of ability to sustain federally funded laboratory and/or clinical research program
- collaborative mindset
- team-oriented communication
- ability to work across disciplines
- genomic medicine
- clinical genetics
- federally funded research programs
