Assistant Director, Transplant Immunology and Immunogenetics Laboratory and Faculty, Department of Pathology
The University of Chicago
Biological Sciences Division
Department of Pathology

Description
The University of Chicago's Department of Pathology is in search of a qualified candidate for the position of Assistant Director of the Transplant Immunology and Immunogenetics Laboratory Service who will:
 • Work with the laboratory management and technical teams to facilitate laboratory testing (e.g., troubleshooting or unexpected results); review molecular typing, antibody testing, and cross matching results; create reports and evaluate pre-transplant and post-transplant recipient immunological risk.
 • Participate in consultation with physicians, clinical transplant meetings, and clinical consultation with the on-call team; test validations;  QA and QC processes and procedures; and, among others, updates of standard operating procedures and policies.
 • Actively contribute to train pathology and other departments, residents and fellows.
 • Undertake scholarly activity.

Academic rank and compensation (including a generous package of fringe benefits) are dependent upon qualifications. We especially welcome applicants with solid experience in donor selection; proficiency in troubleshooting in all areas of testing (next-generation sequencing, other molecular methods, antibody, and crossmatching); strong translational research interest; and relevant publications in histocompatibility, immunogenetics, and/or immunology. 

The Transplant Immunology and Immunogenetics Laboratory Section serves both solid organ (renal, pancreas, liver, heart, and lung) as well as the hematopoietic cell transplant programs. This program is accredited by ASHI, CAP and New York State Department of Health.

Transplant Immunology Laboratory at the University of Chicago, under the director of Dr. Susana Marino, holds the only ASHI-Approved Fellowship Program in Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics in the U.S.

Prior to the start of employment, qualified applicants must: 1) have an MD, PhD, or equivalent, 2) hold or be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Illinois, 3) have completed a Transplant Immunology and Immunogenetics fellowship, and 4) be Board certified or eligible by the American Board for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ABHI).

To be considered, those interested must apply through The University of Chicago's Academic Recruitment job board, which uses Interfolio to accept applications: http://apply.interfolio.com/63737. Applicants must upload: CV including bibliography, cover letter. Review of applications ends when the position is filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-1032 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.

[20 June 2019, #8445]

Research Scientist in Renal and Transplant Pathology

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS (USA). Full time academic position in the Immunopathology Research Laboratory at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) in Boston for expert renal pathologist with skills in experimental transplant and human kidney pathology, nanostring transcript analysis, morphometrics, whole slide imaging, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence and electron microscopy, clinical research.

The successful candidate will work with a team of pathologists and scientists involved with clinical kidney biopsies and research in transplantation of kidney, hearts, and livers in experimental animals (mice, non-human primates and pigs). The person will supervise the Nanostring analysis of transcripts in tissue samples.

Appointment will be as a Research Scientist, supported by NIH grants and laboratory funds, at a salary level of $80,000-120,000 annually.

Minimum requirements:
•   M.D. degree with postgraduate training in anatomic pathology
•   At least three years of experience in clinical and experimental renal pathology
•   Expertise in immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence and electron microscopy
•   Experience in digital imaging and morphometrics
•   Experience with Nanostring molecular analysis of tissue transcripts
•   Evidence of scientific productivity in publications in peer reviewed journals
•   Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
•   Collaborative, innovative, and self-directed, with outstanding teamwork capabilities

Please send curriculum vitae and bibliography, brief description of career goals, and two letters of recommendation to Dr. Robert B. Colvin, Chair, Search Committee, at rbcolvin@partners.org.

Deadline for submission of application is April 1, 2019.

The MGH does not discriminate by race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

[25 February 2019, #8107]

Director of Histocompatibility

ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN (USA). The Department of Pathology at Michigan Medicine is seeking a PhD, MD, or MD/PhD to serve as Director of Histocompatibility. Candidates must be qualified as an HLA Laboratory Director as defined by CAP and ASHI, and be accredited in solid organ and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

The ideal applicant will have a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in histocompatibility testing, transplant immunology, and/or immunogenetics and be able to provide clinical support to adult and pediatric transplant programs. Expertise in serological, cellular, and molecular testing is required. Responsibilities include providing scientific oversight and technical supervision of histocompatibility testing, interpreting and reporting pertinent clinical tests, and consulting with clinical colleagues. Participation in collaborative clinical research and teaching pathology trainees and clinical fellows is expected. Abundant opportunities exist to develop and/or participate in research programs within the Department and institution. The successful candidate will have a faculty appointment in the Department of Pathology with rank based on experience and track record of accomplishments in service, education, and research activities.

The Department of Pathology at Michigan Medicine is among the top Pathology programs in the country serving not only the world-class providers and patients at the University of Michigan Health System but numerous patients through the MLabs outreach division. The Department is ranked 8th in NIH funding with extramural research support totaling over $34 million dollars. Educational programs include an opportunity for a fellowship program in HLA testing.

Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter detailing experience and professional goals, and the names and addresses of three references to:

Riccardo Valdez, M.D.
Director, Division of Clinical Pathology
Department of Pathology
University of Michigan Medical School
2800 Plymouth Road, SPC 2800
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2800
Email: rcdovldz@med.umich.edu

The University of Michigan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

[21 February 2019, #7765a]

Academic Faculty Position – Transplant Immunologist

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA (USA). The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology of the University of Minnesota Medical School seeks a fulltime clinical faculty member who is ASHI certified or eligible. Academic rank, compensation and appointment type will be based on qualifications and experience. Candidates must have demonstrated ability in teaching and in scholarly productivity. Minimum requirements for an M.D. include eligibility for medical licensure in the State of Minnesota, board certified or board eligible in CP or AP/CP and American Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ASHI) board eligible/board certified. Minimum requirements for a Ph.D. include completion of a Ph.D. in a related field, board eligible/board certified by (ASHI) and board eligible/certified by the American Board of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ABHI).

This position will spend significant time in collaboration with the Immunology/HLA Laboratory Medical Director. This large laboratory program supports preeminent solid organ (kidney, heart, lung, pancreas, liver) and stem cell transplant programs for the University of Minnesota Medical Center as well as other metro and regional transplant programs including LifeSource, the organ procurement organization that serves communities in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and portions of Western Wisconsin. The Immunology/HLA Laboratory is fully accredited in all areas of histocompatibility testing including DNA-based HLA class I and II typing, solid phase antibody testing, and cross matching. The Immunology/HLA laboratory performs about 25,000 HLA antibody tests for pre-transplantation listing and post-transplant, donor-specific antibody monitoring, about 1,500 flow cytometic crossmatches and 8,000 HLA typing by Real time-PCR, sequence-specific primers, sequence-specific oligonucleotide probe hybridization testing, and Sanger sequencing. Sign-out responsibilities, on-call duties, resident supervision and conferences are shared with other members of the clinical immunology faculty.

Academic time will be used to pursue scholarly work in the candidate's area of specialty/research experience with a goal of developing collaborative or independent, externally funded research. Faculty will be active in their national organizations and foster an academic environment for medical students, residents and faculty.

The University of Minnesota is a large and diverse university and medical school with a large subspecialty practice plan of over 950 physicians and 1,600 health professionals, University of Minnesota Physicians. The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology is home to a large number of anatomic and clinical pathology faculty as well as many basic science faculty involved in research, undergraduate and graduate education. The department also has an ACGME approved residency program and seven ACGME approved fellowships. More information about the department can be found at http://www.med.umn.edu/pathology/.

To apply for this position go to https://www.umn.edu/ohr/employment/index.html and go to search postings and enter the requisition # 331209.  Please upload a cover letter, a CV, and a one page career goal statement. Your application will not be considered until all components of the application are complete. Review of applications is ongoing, and the position will remain open until the posting is removed. Please direct all inquiries, if any, to Santé Consulting in care of Rich Cornell at rcornell@santellc.com.

The University of Minnesota is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer

[21 June 2019, #8473]

Assistant/Associate Member Faculty Position, Pathology Specialist

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON (USA).

Description

The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center (Fred Hutch) and the University of Washington (UW) invite exceptional candidates to apply for a full-time faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant Member/Assistant Professor or Associate Member/Associate Professor level, commensurate with experience, in the Clinician-Scholar pathway in the Clinical Research Division of the Fred Hutch and in the Department of Pathology at UW without tenure due to funding (WOT). Fred Hutch, home of three Nobel laureates, is an independent, nonprofit research institution dedicated to the development and advancement of biomedical research to eliminate cancer and other potentially fatal diseases. Recognized internationally for its pioneering work in bone-marrow transplantation and immunotherapy, Fred Hutch provides a unique environment for conducting translational research and clinical care. Fred Hutch, in collaboration with its clinical and research partners, the University of Washington, Seattle Childrens Hospital, and Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA) is a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center.

The selected individual is expected to enhance our clinical care and clinical research programs in anatomic pathology, with particularly in hematopoietic cell transplantation, immunotherapy or solid tumor biology. Based on qualifications, this position could entail a leadership role. Applicants with extensive research experience may alternatively be considered for physician/scientist appointments. We offer access to a highly collaborative and diverse research environment, modern laboratory space and state-of-the-art core facilities. The successful candidate will be expected to work in the area of pathology of hematopoietic cell transplantation and/or immunotherapy and/or a specific solid tumor type, and to maintain an active clinical research interest, as demonstrated by peer reviewed publications.

The primary appointment will be in the Clinical Research Division of Fred Hutch. The anticipated start date is May 1st, 2019 but is flexible. This is a 12 month service period.

Qualifications

Applicants must have an MD degree (or foreign equivalent) and be American Board of Pathology eligible or certified, in anatomic pathology (or foreign equivalent). In order to be eligible for Fred Hutch or University sponsorship for an H-1B visa, graduates of foreign (non-U.S.) medical schools must show successful completion of all three steps of the U.S. Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE), or equivalent as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae; a concise research statement that describes accomplishment and future goals; a diversity, inclusion, and mentoring statement; and the names and contact information of at least three (3) references addressed to Dr. Robert Pierce. Applicants should apply online at: https://apply.interfolio.com/61897

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center is committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and VEVRAA Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to our Employee Services Center at escmail@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.

[2 April 2019, #8218]