Northwestern University

Pediatric Medical Geneticist – Physician Scientist

This role involves developing a research program within the Edwards Family Division of Genetics and Rare Diseases, focusing on basic or translational human genetics-related research. The candidate will foster collaborative interactions with clinical and laboratory scientists and contribute to the educational mission of the division and department. Clinical effort will be allocated based on research program demands.

Key Responsibilities
  • Development of a research program in the Edwards Family Division of Genetics and Rare Diseases
  • Demonstrate a research growth trajectory in basic or translational research in human genetics-related research themes
  • Foster collaborative interactions with clinical and laboratory scientists
  • Contribute to education mission of the division and department
  • Clinical effort allocated based on research program demands
Required
  • MD (or equivalent) or MD/PhD (or equivalent)
  • Board certified in Medical Genetics
Benefits & Perks
  • Meaningful and competitive benefits
The Department of Pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago seek a full-time non tenure or tenure track Clinician Scientist at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. Responsibilities include the development of a research program in the Edwards Family Division of Genetics and Rare Diseases. The candidates should demonstrate a research growth trajectory in basic or translational research in human genetics-related research themes. The candidate will foster collaborative interactions with clinical and laboratory scientists. In addition to research, this position will contribute to education mission of the division and department. Clinical effort will be allocated based on research program demands.

Qualified candidates will have an MD (or equivalent) or MD/PhD (or equivalent) and should be board certified in Medical Genetics.

The start date is negotiable and the position will remain open until filled.

The expected base pay range for this position is $220,000 - $233,560 (Assistant Professor) or $233,928-$260,929 (Associate Professor).

Northwestern University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal comparators; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Benefits

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.

When applying, please upload a CV and cover letter describing your interest and alignment with the position.

Also upload this completed list of references form to suggest the names of individuals who could write letters of reference on your behalf.

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Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern’s non-discrimination statement . Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process .
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