Assistant or Associate Professor

GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA (USA).

Position Description

The Department of Pathology, Immunology and Laboratory Medicine is seeking applicants for a full-time tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. We are seeking candidates with a strong publication record and history of NIH or foundation grant funding in the areas of autoimmune diseases, basic immunology, cancer immunology, inflammation, viral disease, immunogenetics or computational biology. Applicants with additional experience in the area of translational immunology and precision immunology are highly desirable. The faculty member will be expected to maintain excellence in scholarship and initiate and sustain externally sponsored research program. It is also expected that the individual build collaborative local research networks across the University of Florida College of Medicine, nationally and internationally. The position also requires that the candidate mentor PhD or MD/PhD students in their lab as well as teach and develop graduate courses within the microbiology and immunology curricula. This individual will play a leadership role in expanding the institutional center of excellence in immunology as well as help lead precision medicine and AI driven initiatives in immunology that will integrate with clinical and preclinical research.

The Department of Pathology, Immunology and Laboratory has a long and illustrious track record in immunology research, particularly in relationship to animal models and clinical/translational autoimmune programs in the areas of Type 1 Diabetes, Lupus, cancer immunology, inflammation and immune regulation. The Department’s NIH research funding places amongst the top Pathology Departments in the UF (not sure where we rank now) and is in one of the top 3 US institutions in Type 1 Diabetes research funding. The College of Medicine and UF Health System provides exceptional resources for clinical translational immunology activities as well as clinical trial support, e.g. CTSI. In addition, UF recently announced a $70 million artificial intelligence (AI) partnership with NVIDIA to create an AI-centric data center that houses the world's fastest university-based supercomputer that will train highly AI experienced students and faculty to accelerate the future of personalized healthcare.

Qualifications

Applicants must possess a PhD and/or MD in a related field by the start date. Candidates are expected to demonstrate dedication to excellence in scholarly achievements as well as evidence of proposal writing, PhD student mentoring, and classroom teaching.

Expected Salary

Commensurate with Education and Experience

Application Instructions

Applicants should apply online at https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/522337/astaso-prof and upload a curriculum vitae, cover letter and three letters of reference.

Review of application materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Individuals who apply for this position should submit a cover letter, a summary statement outlining the focus and future vision for their research program. The applicant will need to provide at least three letters of recommendation from senior scientists. The letters of reference may be uploaded or sent directly to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Clayton Matthews @ cxm@ufl.edu.

[10 June 2022, #12693]

   

Department of Health and Human Services
National Institutes of Health
NIH Clinical Center
Staff Scientist 1, Department of Laboratory Medicine

BETHESDA, MARYLAND (USA). The human gut microbiome is known to affect a number of chronic non-communicable diseases. This position supports an IRB approved clinical trial that is a diet intervention and microbiome/metabolomic analysis.

Requirements
  •   Doctoral degree in biology, microbiology, genomics, immunology, molecular biology, or related discipline
  •   Prior research experience in microbiology, microbiome studies, nutrition, or related field
  •   Exceptional track record of relevant publications
  •   Ability to assist in writing of manuscripts
  •   Ability to assist in management of a microbiome research group
  •   Ability to work with others and communicate effectively
  •   Ability to provide leadership

This is a Title 42 federal appointment in the excepted service. This appointment offers federal benefits. A full benefits package includes retirement, health, life and long-term care insurance, Thrift Savings Plan participation, etc.

The Department of Health and Human Services and NIH are equal opportunity employers committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Selection for this position will be based solely on merit, without discrimination for non-merit reasons such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, politics, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental handicap, age or membership or non-membership in an employee organization. All applicants will be subject to a background investigation.

Salary will be commensurate with experience.

A full Civil Service package of benefits (including retirement, health, life and long-term care insurance, Thrift Savings Plan, etc.) is available for this position. Interested applicants should send their federal resume/curriculum vitae, a cover letter, a one-page statement of background and interests, and the names of three references with contact information by email to:

Karen M. Frank, M.D., Ph.D., D(ABMM)
Chief, Department of Laboratory Medicine
NIH
Building 10, Room 2C-306
10 Center Drive MSC 1508
Bethesda, MD 20892-1508
Email: Karen.Frank@nih.gov

[9 June 2022, #12655]

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Director of Histocompatibility Laboratory

IRVINE, CALIFORNIA (USA). The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of California, Irvine is seeking qualified candidates for appointment at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level in the Health Sciences Clinical or Clinical X series. Appointment in the Clinical X series confers membership in the UCI Academic Senate.

The selected candidate will be Director of the Histocompatibility Laboratory supporting the UCI Health kidney and hematopoietic stem cell transplant programs. Leadership experience and expertise in histocompatibility are required. Applicants (MD, DO, MD/PhD, or PhD) must meet the applicable requirements to be eligible for California Laboratory Director licensure in histocompatibility. All candidates must be board certified/eligible by the American Board of Pathology or a diplomate of the American College of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ACHI). In addition, candidates must be certified as a Laboratory Director by ACHI (either as an Affiliate or Fellow of the ACHI). Applicants with an MD or equivalent degree must also have or be eligible for a California Medical License. Preference will be given to individuals with significant prior clinical histocompatibility experience.

The successful candidate is expected to have excellent interpersonal and managerial skills, a strong interest in service activities, a commitment to education, and a record in clinical and/or translational research that may be collaborative in nature, and a track record of program building. The candidate will be responsible for clinical services, including on-call duty, service on departmental and hospital committees, teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows.

Requirements - All applicants must have extensive experience and meet the applicable requirements to be eligible for California Laboratory Director licensure in histocompatibility, be certified as a Laboratory Director by ACHI, and be board certified/eligible by the American Board of Pathology or a diplomate of the American College of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ACHI). MD applicants must hold or qualify for a Medical License in the State of California. Salary and rank are commensurate with experience.

To Apply: Please log onto UCI’s Recruit located at https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF07411

Applicants should complete an online application profile and upload application materials electronically to be considered for the position:
  1. Curriculum vitae & cover letter
  2. Names and addresses of four references
  3. Statement of teaching
  4. Statement of contributions to diversity

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

[16 March 2022, #12296]

AP/CP or AP Board Certified / Eligible Pathologist

BOCA RATON, FLORIDA (USA). Alliance Laboratories seeks a full-time AP/CP or AP board-certified/eligible Pathologist to join the Pathology department.

Professional Requirements
  •   Complete annual education requirements and licenses.
  •   Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
  •   Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.
  •   Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.
  •   Maintain great communication and interaction with staff.
  •   Maintain a positive attitude with the staff.
  •   Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
  •   Communicate the mission, ethics and goals of the organization.
  •   Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
  •   Attend regular staff meetings and in-services.
  •   Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
  •   Report to work on time and as scheduled.

Certificate of Qualification (CQ) required
  •   Bacteriology
  •   Blood Banking
  •   Clinical Chemistry
  •   Clinical Toxicology
  •   Cytopathology
  •   Diagnostic Immunology
  •   Endocrinology
  •   Hematology
  •   Histopathology General
  •   Immunohematology
  •   Mycology
  •   Oncology (Molecular and Cellular tumor markers)
  •   Parasitology
  •   Ther. Sub. Mon./Quant. Tox.
  •   Transfusion Services
  •   Virology

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  •   Knowledge of clinical laboratory services.
  •   Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
  •   Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations.
  •   Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude.
  •   Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work.
  •   Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information.
  •   Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner.
  •   Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  •   Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner.

Qualifications
  •   Florida License.
  •   Doctor of Medicine (MD).
  •   Maintains current registration with the American Society for Clinical Pathology and/or equivalent accrediting agency.
  •   Must have experience with regulatory and accreditation of laboratory operations, preferably CLIA and CAP.

Interested candidates may contact UPlabscareers@gmail.com.

[15 March 2022, #12280]

Assistant, Associate or Full Professor (HS Clin, Clin X)
Associate Director of the Immunogenetics and Transplantation (HLA) Laboratory
University of California San Diego

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA (USA).

Next review date: Sunday, Mar 27, 2022 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Final date: Friday, Feb 24, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Position description
The Department of Pathology at the University of California San Diego (http://pathology.ucsd.edu) seeks an academically-oriented clinical immunologist/immunogeneticist.

Basic qualifications
Candidates must have a MD, MD/PhD, PhD chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science from an accredited institution, or equivalent degree(s), and meet the applicable requirements to be eligible for California laboratory director licensure in histocompatibility. Applicants with an MD or equivalent degree must also have or be eligible for a California medical license or equivalent certification/permit, as determined by the Medical Board of California.

All candidates must be board certified/eligible by the American Board of Pathology or a diplomate of the American College of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ACHI), and be certified as a Laboratory Director by ACHI (either as an Affiliate or Fellow of the ACHI).

Document requirements
  •   Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
  •   Cover Letter
  •   Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our
    http://facultydiversity.ucsd.edu/recruitment/contributions-to-diversity.html site for more information.
  •   Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements
  •   3 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://apptrkr.com/2882775
Help contact: kmarroquin@ucsd.edu

Campus Information
The University of California, San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, covered veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

[25 February 2022, #12198]

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Department of Pathology
Scientific Director of the Clinical Flow Cytometry Laboratory

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (USA). The Department of Pathology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine seeks a full-time, non-tenure-eligible, Clinician-Educator at the rank of Assistant Professor or Instructor to serve as the Scientific Director of the Clinical Flow Cytometry Laboratory. The individual will lead a team of flow cytometry technical staff to provide high-volume, comprehensive flow cytometry service to hospitals within the Northwestern Medicine system as well as outreach hematology/oncology clinical services. The Scientific Director will work with the Medical Director, laboratory manager, and operations coordinator and oversee the daily operation of a state-of-the–art clinical flow cytometry laboratory, including Quality Assurance, Quality Improvement, and compliance with CAP guidelines and all federal, state, and local regulations.

The director will also oversee the development and implementation of new flow cytometry tests to meet continuing clinical needs. Other responsibilities include maintaining open communication with pathologists to assist with technical issues and maintaining the highest degree of expertise and current information on new technologies. Successful candidates will participate in teaching and training laboratory staff, pathology residents, and fellows. There is an opportunity to participate in translational research.

Qualified candidates will hold a PhD in an appropriate field and at least 5 years’ experience using flow cytometry, with a preference for prior experiences in clinical/diagnostic flow cytometry and laboratory management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in medical/biological sciences and immunology and multicolor immunophenotyping including panel design, data analysis and interpretation.

Please upload a CV and cover letter describing your interest and alignment with the position via Northwestern University’s Faculty Recruitment Website.

The Northwestern campus sits on the traditional homelands of the people of the Council of Three Fires, the Ojibwe, Potawatomi, and Odawa as well as the Menominee, Miami and Ho-Chunk nations. We acknowledge and honor the original people of the land upon which Northwestern University stands, and the Native people who remain on this land today. Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Click for information on EEO is the Law. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.

[15 February 2022, #12147]