Posted June 9, 2006

Professor Molecular Diagnostics/ Molecular Pathology

The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at the University of Minnesota has an opening at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor in molecular diagnostics/ molecular pathology. Academic rank and appointment type will be based on qualifications and experience. Minimum requirements are MD or equivalent degree and eligibility for licensure in the State of Minnesota, or a Ph.D. in a biological science, a minimum of one year of post-doctoral experience in molecular biology, and a training background in human molecular genetic pathology and molecular diagnostics. Board eligibility or certification by the American Board of Pathology and American Board of Medical Genetics is preferred.

The successful candidate will have a major service responsibility in the Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory. This laboratory is among the most sophisticated clinical molecular diagnostic units in the country delivering comprehensive clinical molecular genetic testing service at the University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview and to substantial outreach referral clients across the country. The candidate will be involved in the development and implementation of new diagnostic tests, technician oversight of clinical test performance and research studies related to the clinical laboratory.

The successful candidate will teach residents, medical students and graduate students and is encouraged to pursue research and other academic or scholarly activities commensurate with the appointment. The University of Minnesota provides an environment that is stimulating and challenging with excellent opportunities for academic and clinical practice growth.

Application deadline is opened until position is filled. Please submit curriculum vitae, names, addresses and contact number of three references and a brief description of your clinical and research experience to:

Molecular Pathology Search Committee Chair
C/o Jean Kurata
Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology
420 Delaware St. SE, Mayo Mail Code 609
University of Minnesota Medical School
Minneapolis, MN 55455
jkurata@umn.edu
612-625-0932

The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer