Department of Pathology, Division of Laboratory Medicine
The University of Alabama at Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA (USA). The Department of Pathology, Division of Laboratory Medicine, at the University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible pathologist or PhD-trained individual for a tenure earning position at the open rank of Assistant/Associate Professor. Candidates must have completed a formal fellowship in Clinical Microbiology (American Board of Pathology or American Board of Medical Microbiology) and have significant research experience. A successful candidate will provide Clinical Microbiology services, develop an independent translational or basic science research program in infectious diseases, and participate in resident, fellow, and medical student teaching.

A pre-employment background investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment. In addition, physicians and other clinical faculty candidates who will be employed by the University of Alabama Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) or other UAB Medicine entities must successfully complete a pre-employment drug and nicotine screen to be hired.

Interested candidates should apply here: https://uab.peopleadmin.com/postings/8826

For additional information about the Department of Pathology, please visit https://www.uab.edu/medicine/pathology/

To learn more about the University of Alabama at Birmingham, please visit https://uab.edu/home

UAB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and family-friendly environment in which al/faculty and staff can excel and achieve work/life balance irrespective of race, national origin, age, genetic or family medical history, gender, faith, gender identity and expression as well as sexual orientation. UAB also encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and veterans.

[16 April 2021, #10671]

Cancer Research
Assistant/Associate Professor in Residence
Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
University of California, Irvine

IRVINE, CALIFORNIA (USA). The University of California, Irvine, Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine is inviting applications for a full-time position at the Assistant/Associate Professor level. The academic appointment will be in the In-Residence series, which confers membership in the UCI Academic Senate.

The applicant should have an MD/PhD or a PhD degree and a strong research program with scholarly activity and publications commensurate with experience. Individuals with expertise in the epigenetics of cancer initiation and progression are encouraged to apply. Candidates with extramural funding or submitted applications for mentored or independent awards, particularly from the federal government, are especially sought. It is expected that the successful applicant will maintain an extramurally funded research program at a high level of accomplishment.

The recruited applicant will participate in teaching and mentoring activities and contribute to departmental and University service. To apply for this position, candidates should upload their curriculum vitae, statements (research, teaching, diversity), reference information, and additional items to UCI recruit: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/apply/JPF06679.

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. A recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity, UCI is responsive to the needs of dual career couples, supports work-life balance through an array of family-friendly policies, and is dedicated to broadening participation in higher education.

[25 March 2021, #10576]

Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Physician

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA (USA). Verily, an Alphabet company, is recruiting an experienced, board-certified pathologist to join its Oncology team, working as a fully integrated member of program and project teams supporting the development of novel disease diagnostic technologies and biomarker discovery projects.

We interface with Alphabet engineers to develop the next-generation technologies that change how we acquire and analyze medical information, and to use this to inform the development of earlier and better interventions. As a member of a creative and talented team, you will develop new ideas and approaches that will improve medical care for millions of people. If you get excited about building new things and aren't daunted by the challenge of building something from scratch, then our team might be your next career step.

Responsibilities
• Develop and drive validation of IHC and IF tests including the review, annotation, and scoring of slides.
• Direct the evolution of laboratory design and workflows, including working closely with software and hardware engineers.
• Work independently to design, document, and drive implementation of research projects towards deliverables.
• Support digital pathology algorithm development.
• Design and perform/direct laser microdissection experiments and oversee biospecimen repositories.

Qualifications
• MD or MD/PhD with board certification in anatomic or clinical pathology.
• 3 years of experience in postdoctoral oncology (solid tumor) research.
• Record of scientific contributions, including peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.
• Training or relevant work experience in molecular pathology and/or digital pathology.
• Experience in CLIA lab certification.
• Ability to communicate effectively with scientists and engineers from a broad range of technical backgrounds.

Physician-Scientist Faculty Position in Laboratory Medicine at Yale

NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT (USA). The Department of Laboratory Medicine at the Yale University School of Medicine seeks a clinician-scientist for a full time tenure-track faculty position in the Department. The successful candidate would be expected to spend 75% time or more in extramurally funded basic and/or translational investigative work in an area that would synergize with existing strengths at the Medical School and University. The particular field of investigation is not limited to any single area. The remaining effort would be in any clinical pathology clinical area along with educational duties.

Candidates should be MDs or MD/PhDs who are Board certified/eligible in Clinical Pathology or in an appropriate subspecialty of Laboratory Medicine or other relevant Board. Individuals who are clinical laboratory trained PhDs certified by the ABCC, ABMM, or ABMGG who plan a clinician-scientist career are also encouraged to apply.

The Yale Laboratory Medicine Department has a long tradition of excellence in basic, translational, and clinical biomedical research. The Department also has a physician-scientist track residency program, physician-scientist track fellowships in six subspecialties as well as NIH-funded pre/post-doctoral training programs in both Immunology-Hematology, Transfusion Medicine and in Microbiology-Virology. We have faculty especially strong in these areas, as well as in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering and Molecular Biology.

Rank is dependent on the successful candidate’s qualifications. More information on the Department may be found at https://medicine.yale.edu/labmed/. Please send a cover letter and a CV to https://apply.interfolio.com/78098. Applications will be accepted immediately and until the position is filled. Pre-application inquiries about the position can be addressed to the search committee chair, Dr. Diane Krause (diane.krause@yale.edu).

Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.

[13 January 2021, #10292, exp. 21 August 2021]

Faculty Position: Vice Chair Research Pathology

TAMPA, FLORIDA (USA). The Department of Pathology at the Moffitt Cancer Center is seeking a Vice Chair for Research Pathology. The successful candidate will have a solid background in a multidisciplinary academic clinical practice and research setting. Candidates must have at least five years experience directing a research laboratory, evidence of obtaining external peer reviewed funding as principal investigator to support their research, and possess an MD with residency training in Pathology. Licensure or eligibility for licensure in Florida is required. Evidence of mentoring junior faculty and leading team science initiatives is strongly desired, as is expertise in technologies related to molecular profiling of tumors and image analysis of tumors. Under the direction of the Department of Pathology Chair will provide leadership to the research faculty. The candidate will have excellent opportunities for clinical and translational research and an established focus is expected with a track record of publications and/or leadership in the molecular pathology arena. Opportunities also exist to join established basic research programs. Candidates possessing a Expert Consultation Practice are highly desirable.

Consistently ranked in U.S. News & World Report “Best Cancer Hospitals” for the past nine years, Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute is a free-standing, not-for-profit cancer center. Moffitt is comprised of a large ambulatory care facility, a 206-bed hospital, with 36-bed blood and marrow transplant program, 20 state of the art operating suites, a 30-bed intensive care unit, a high volume screening program, and a basic science research facility. The Moffitt Research Institute is comprised of approximately 160 Principal Investigators, 58 laboratories, and 306,000 square feet of research space. For translational research, Moffitt’s enterprise-wide data warehouse, the Health and Research Informatics (HRI) platform, offers opportunities to link quantitative imaging, clinical, and molecular data.

Faculty of the Moffitt Cancer Center are eligible for academic appointments at the University of South Florida College of Medicine. Academic rank is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Interested applicants should send an updated CV and a researchs synopsis. For inquiries about the position, contact:

Eric B. Haura, M.D.
Associate Center Director – Clinical Science
Telephone: (813) 745-6827
Email: Eric.Haura@moffitt.org

To apply, visit our website at www.moffitt.org/careers.

Moffitt Cancer Center provides a tobacco-free work environment. It is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and a drug-free workplace.

[4 November 2020, #10075]

Barbara F. Atkinson, MD Endowed Professor of Pathology and Director of Translational Research

KANSAS CITY, KANSAS (USA).

Summary

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Kansas Medical Center is part of a highly ranked academic medical center that has developed a national and international reputation for education, research, and patient care. This is a vibrant growing medical campus with recent and ongoing expansion of programs, facilities, and faculty. The Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine has experienced similar significant growth in faculty and clinical expertise.

Responsibilities

The Atkinson Professor and Director of Translational Research in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine reports directly to the Chair of the Department. The ideal candidate will be expected to bring leadership experience and diagnostic expertise in Surgical Pathology, particularly in Breast Pathology and fulfill the role of senior faculty to help lead diagnostic services and residency/fellow education. As the Director of Translational Research, the prospective faculty will help mentor junior faculty, fellows, and residents in their scholarly activities, particularly in clinical and translational research. Develop and coordinate departmental resources to advance the research infrastructure. Areas of possible development include biomarker development, improved automated imaging, and tissue array facilities.

Required Qualifications

  •   MD, MD/PhD or comparable terminal degree.
  •   Board-certified in Anatomic Pathology (AP) or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology (AP/CP).
  •   Experience at the level of professor at an accredited medical school in the United States or equivalent.
  •   Outstanding clinical abilities as a pathologist.
  •   An outstanding track record of research publications, productivity, and mentorship.
  •   Experience and successes in developing science (especially with junior faculty).
  •   Proven ability to develop and execute short- and long-term strategic initiatives.
  •   Excellent verbal, written, and group presentation skills.
  •   Excellent credentials as an academic scholar and educator.

A generous compensation and relocation package is available. Applications may be submitted at University of Kansas Medical Center - Workday (myworkdayjobs.com). The application should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae and the names and contact information of three references. To learn more about Kansas City visit: http://thinkkc.com.

KU Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.

[1 March 2021, #10480-2]

University of Missouri School of Medicine
Cancer Biologist: Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Pathology and Anatomical Sciences

COLUMBIA, MISSOURI (USA).

Job Description
The Department of Pathology and Anatomical Sciences at the University of Missouri School of Medicine is seeking an academically and research-oriented Cancer Biologist.

The Department of Pathology and Anatomical Sciences (PAS) is seeking to expand the scope of its research program, specifically research related to cancer biology. PAS seeks to hire a cancer biologist with a research focus on either cancer immunology or theranostics, including “liquid biopsies”, “cell-free DNA”, or exosomes, preferably with funded or fundable projects in translational immunotherapy or cell-based therapy, or new diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. These topics are particularly timely in terms of the newly established Next Gen Precision Health Initiative. This initiative is designed to be a multidisciplinary effort that will build knowledge and collaboration across all disciplines, helping researchers achieve their lifelong goal of delivering real technology that can change lives for the better. The successful candidate will complement or expand research in a number of areas including Pathology and Surgery, as well as match up with similar research interests in the College of Veterinary Medicine. This position will be a tenure track/tenured position with a preference on hiring an individual with a strong track record of funding. This individual will also be expected to take on teaching roles within the School of Medicine.

Qualifications
PhD, MD, DO or equivalent

Application Materials
Interested individuals should use our online application.
The University of Missouri website is https://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic Job ID#34847.

[2 December 2020, #10166]

Neuropathology Physician-Scientist Faculty Position

CLEVELAND, OHIO (USA). The Department of Pathology at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center (UHCMC) and Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) School of Medicine is seeking a physician-scientist neuropathologist to contribute to research and clinical programs. Junior and senior career stage candidates are encouraged to apply. Applicants should be board-certified/eligible in AP or AP/CP with fellowship training in Neuropathology and qualifications for an unrestricted medical license in the State of Ohio. Candidates should have a robust independent neuropathology research program with attainment of NIH funding or a trajectory to obtain such funding, enabling a majority of time to be devoted to research. Modern research laboratory space and start-up packages are available. In addition, the faculty member will participate in the neuropathology service, tumor board, conferences and education of residents, fellows and medical students.

Our department has a robust neuropathology research program with 11 neuropathology research or clinical faculty and a major research focus in neurodegenerative diseases, including the National Prion Disease Pathology Surveillance Center, as well as participation in an inter-departmental brain tumor research program, the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center and the Brain Health Initiative. State-of-the-art IHC and molecular laboratories with Next Generation Sequencing are available in house. The NCI-designated Case Comprehensive Cancer Center supports basic, translational and clinical cancer research. UHCMC is ranked as one of America’s 100 best hospitals. The Department of Pathology is in the top 10 nationally in NIH funding. UHCMC is within walking distance of world-renowned museums and cultural venues.

Please send a cover letter, CV and contact information for three references to Denise.Davis2@UHhospitals.org. Compensation and academic rank will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications. In employment, as in education, UHCMC and CWRU are committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Women, veterans, members of underrepresented minority groups and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Among the nation’s leading academic medical centers, UHCMC is an affiliate of CWRU School of Medicine, a nationally recognized leader in medical research and education.

[16 December 2020, #10216]

Research Instructor
The Department of Pathology, Anatomy and Cell Biology
Thomas Jefferson University

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA (USA). The Department of Pathology, Anatomy and Cell Biology at Thomas Jefferson University invites applications with PhD degree or equivalent for a full-time appointment as a Research Instructor. The successful candidate will have at least 2 years of postdoctoral experience and a strong publication record with experience in molecular biology and animal models. The candidate is expected to mentor graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and visiting scholars; to perform experiments in research projects currently funded by NIH; and to prepare manuscripts for publication. Experience in cancer biology and tumor models is preferred, but not required.

Current NIH-funded projects include: 1. Investigate new mechanisms of resistance in lung cancer with targeted therapy and radiation treatments; 2. Investigate novel mechanisms of ovarian and breast cancer development, study acquired resistance to drug treatments, and identify new biomarkers and therapeutic targets for overcoming treatment resistance; and 3. Study mechanisms of lung carcinogenesis induced by chromium, a key environmental carcinogen. Please send application by email to Dr. Jiang, Binghua.Jiang@jefferson.edu if you are interested in the research projects.

Education Requirement: PhD or equivalent

Required Qualifications: Laboratory experience in molecular biology; experience with animal models of disease; good written and verbal communication skills; and at least 2 years of postdoctoral experience.

Application Required Documents:
Curriculum Vitae
Name and Contact Information of 3 References
Letter of Interest

Applicants should apply online, https://recruit.jefferson.edu , Job ID 9248144.

Additional inquiries regarding this position should be directed to:

BingHua Jiang, Ph.D
Professor, Department of Pathology Anatomy and Cell Biology
Jefferson Alumni Hall
1020 Locust Street Philadelphia, PA 19107
Email: Binghua.Jiang@jefferson.edu

Thomas Jefferson University is an equal opportunity employer. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.

[26 February 2021, #10475]

Gynecologic Pathologist

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA (USA). The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Associate or Full Professor position in the standing non-tenure clinician educator track. Expertise is required in the specific area of gynecologic pathology and research in oncologic gynecologic pathology. Applicants must have an M.D or M.D./Ph.D. degree. American Board of Pathology, AP and/or AP/CP.

Teaching responsibilities may include medical student, residents and fellows.

Clinical responsibilities may include participation in gynecologic pathology signout, general frozen section coverage, night and weekend call and occasional autopsy if needed. Research or scholarship responsibilities will include development of an independent and highly collaborative research program (as PI, Co-PI or Co-I) in the area of gynecologic oncology and in particular in collaboration with the Penn Ovarian Cancer Research Center. The successful candidate will have demonstrated peer reviewed scholarship.

Apply here: https://apply.interfolio.com/85754

We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense. The University of Pennsylvania is an EOE. Minorities/ women/ individuals with disabilities/ protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Executive Director of the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, University of Pennsylvania, 421 Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6205; or (215) 898-6993 (Voice) or (215) 898-7803 (TDD).

[22 April 2021, #10712]

Research Pathologist

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA (USA). UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is seeking a qualified Research Pathologist to perform pathological analysis of breast and colon tumors. The position is located at Hillman Cancer Center, and it is funded by NSABP. The NSABP Foundation is a not-for-profit academic research organization with a 60-year history of conducting ground-breaking research studies in breast and colorectal cancer.

Essential Functions
  •   Conducts research using a variety of techniques including immunohistochemistry, fluorescence in-situ hybridization and assessment of tumor infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs)
  •   Interprets and analyzes immunohistochemical markers such as but not limited to HER2, ER, PR
  •   Performs fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) on tissue slides
  •   Develops protocols for the development of new technologies to improve biomarker assessment of tissue samples
  •   Interacts with Bioinformatic personnel to assess biomarker development
  •   Reviews and analyzes histological slides with Hematoxylin-eosin and special staining
  •   Trains and supervises histologist to build tissue microarrays from paraffin blocks using tissue microarrayer
  •   Interprets multiplexed biomarker studies performed with tissue sections, generated via multispectral immunofluorescence
  •   Implements new technologies and software for evaluation of tumors including the assessment of different types of cells within a tumor

Scientific Communications
  •   Assists with protocol design, writing, and review
  •   Reviews and interprets laboratory data
  •   Writes scientific papers to be published in peer-review journals
  •   Presents papers and posters at meetings
  •   Writes grants for independent research projects

Experience/Skills
  •   MD degree required; three – five years pathology training (residency and fellowship) is preferred
  •   Additional training in molecular diagnostics / molecular genomic pathology is preferred
  •   Experience using different types of microscopic techniques and platforms
  •   Evaluating immunohistochemistry and FISH
  •   Ability to understand technical-medical science literature in pathology, molecular biology and oncology
  •   Ability to read, understand and evaluate clinical protocols
  •   Ability to organize and document projects/experiments; strong attention to detail with high level of accuracy; critical assessment to consistently improve and maintain a high level of quality

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, salary requirements, and resume to human.resources@nsabp.org.

[13 November 2020, #10120]