Northwestern University
The role involves clinical service in the Cytopathology Division, which has an annual volume of 35,000 and includes a very active fine needle aspiration/core biopsy interventional service. There are opportunities for limited sign-out in Surgical Pathology and to work closely with other divisions of the department, including Hematopathology and Diagnostic Molecular Pathology. The position also includes research and an active role in the teaching and training of medical students, residents, and fellows.
Key Responsibilities
- • Clinical service in the Cytopathology Division, which has an annual volume of 35,000 and includes a very active fine needle aspiration/core biopsy interventional service.
- • Opportunities for limited sign-out in Surgical Pathology.
- • Work closely with other divisions of the department, including Hematopathology and Diagnostic Molecular Pathology.
- • Play an active role in the teaching and training of medical students, residents, and fellows.
- • Research
Schedule
- • Full-time
Required
- • Hold an MD or MD/PhD
- • Board certified in AP or AP/CP
- • Board certified/eligible in cytopathology from the American Board of Pathology
- • Must be eligible for an unrestricted medical license in the state of Illinois
Benefits & Perks
- • Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- • Paid medical/sick and parental leave
- • Tuition benefits for the employee and dependents
- • Pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care
- • Generous retirement savings options
- • Wellness programs
Qualified candidates will hold an MD or MD/PhD and be board certified in AP or AP/CP and board certified/eligible in cytopathology from the American Board of Pathology. The candidate must be eligible for an unrestricted medical license in the state of Illinois. Rank and remuneration determined by qualification and experience.
The start date is negotiable and the position will remain open until filled.
The expected base pay range for this position is $534,020 - $650,862. Dependent on rank, years of experience, leadership roles, and other academic factors
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.
When applying, please upload a CV and cover letter describing your interest and alignment with the position.
Benefits
At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs. For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at Northwestern Benefits to learn more.
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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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