Overview As a Genomic Medicine Faculty member in the UAB Department of Genetics, you will lead a grant-funded clinical and/or laboratory program in genomic medicine. You will balance research leadership with clinical activity, potentially dedicating up to 20% effort to patient care in genomic medicine clinics. You will collaborate across a robust genomic medicine ecosystem, contributing to major NIH consortia and state initiatives. This role offers leadership opportunities with scalable impact in precision medicine and education.
Responsibilities- Sustain a federally funded clinical and/or laboratory research program in genomic medicine
- Conduct clinical activity in genomic medicine clinics (up to 20% effort for clinicians)
- Engage with and contribute to major genomic medicine initiatives and NIH consortia
- Collaborate with affiliated centers (e.g., UAB-HudsonAlpha Center) and training programs
- Participate in education and training programs across undergrad to postgrad levels
- Support and advance programs like the Undiagnosed Disease Program and Alabama Genomic Health Initiative
Key requirements- MD, DO, PhD, or MD/PhD
- Evidence of ability to sustain federally funded research program
- Board certification by ABMGG strongly encouraged for MD or MD/PhD
- Genomic medicine research
- Clinical genetics
- Grant funding and management
- Collaboration across multidisciplinary teams
- Experience with NIH-sponsored consortia
