Molecular Pathologist

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (USA). The University of Utah Department of Pathology is recruiting a full-time faculty molecular pathologist to serve as Scientific Director of Solid Tumor Oncology NGS and Biocomputing. This position will be primarily based at ARUP Laboratories and at the senior ranks of Associate Professor or Professor in either the clinical or tenure track, depending on the qualifications of the candidate. Appropriate individuals should have M.D. or M.D., Ph.D. degrees and be board certified in Anatomic Pathology and Molecular Genetic Pathology by the American Board of Pathology. Extensive prior experience with the design and implementation of NGS based assays and related informatics in the oncology field (solid tumor and/or hematological malignancies) will be essential.

ARUP Laboratories is a national reference laboratory owned and operated by the University of Utah Department of Pathology offering molecular testing of solid tumors on a variety of platforms, including next generation (massively parallel) sequencing. The successful candidate will lead an interdisciplinary team to develop, implement, and support genomics assays for solid tumor oncology. Responsibilities include oversight of scientific and technical operations for research and development personnel, as well as the clinical genomics laboratory. The candidate will also participate in the clinical molecular oncology sign-out service and in the educational, academic and research missions of the University.

Applicants should submit electronically to, http://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/100778 a curriculum vitae, a brief cover letter, and the names and addresses of three references. Please contact georgios.deftereos@aruplab.com with any questions.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, national origin, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or status as a Protected Veteran. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. To inquire about the University’s nondiscrimination policy or to request disability accommodation, please contact:

Director, Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
201 S. Presidents Circle, Rm 135
Telephone: (801) 581-8365

[26 November 2019, #9052]

Neuropathologist

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (USA). The University of Utah Department of Pathology seeks a faculty board certified Neuropathologist at the assistant, associate or full professor level, in either the clinical or tenure tracks.

The University of Utah and ARUP Laboratory has a total neuropathology accession volume of approximately 2,000 cases per year, including 1,100 surgical cases encompassing CNS and peripheral nerve and muscle biopsies, 200 autopsies, and 800 molecular neuropathology cases. The successful candidate will participate on the clinical neuropathology service and one or more of the following additional activities in anatomic pathology: another surgical pathology subspecialty service, administration of medical school pathology education, autopsy pathology, or an active, funded research program in neuropathology. Individuals with research interests in degenerative neurologic diseases are especially desirable to complement the strengths of our active clinical programs and neurosciences research programs. Education of medical students and pathology, neurology, and neurosurgery residents and fellows is required. The Department of Pathology has a fully accredited residency-training program with broad fellowship offerings, including an accredited neuropathology fellowship program. Active clinical collaboration including conference presentations within the Departments of Neurology and Neurosurgery is expected.

Applicants should submit electronically to, http://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/98993, curriculum vitae, a brief cover letter, and the names and addresses of three references.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, national origin, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, status as a person with a disability, genetic information, or Protected Veteran status. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. To inquire about the University’s nondiscrimination or affirmative action policies or to request disability accommodation, please contact:

Director, Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
201 S. Presidents Circle, Rm 135
Telephone: (801) 581-8365

[8 October 2019, #8876]