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.

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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

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