University of Iowa Stead Family Department of Pediatrics seeks a cytogeneticist. Appointment rank is open and may be to either the tenure track or clinical (non-tenure) track consistent with clinical experience and research interest. Appointment rank to Instructor of Pediatrics (non-tenure) may also be considered. The individual selected will join the Division of Medical Genetics and Genomics.  The individual selected will join the Division of Medical Genetics and Genomics to provide patient care, teaching, and consultative services in cytogenetics. 

The Division of Medical Genetics and Genomics is committed to excellence in providing comprehensive services for children, adults and prenatal patients in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of genetic conditions. The Division's multidisciplinary team is comprised of board-certified medical geneticists, a molecular genetic pathologist, physician assistants, a nurse practitioner, genetic counselors, nurses and a dietitian.  Our clinics include: General Genetics Clinics, Metabolic Genetics Clinics, Connective Tissue Disorder Clinics, Neurofibromatosis Clinics, Cancer Predisposition, Multidisciplinary Tuberous Sclerosis Clinics, Undiagnosed Disease Clinics, Inherited Bone Marrow Failure Clinics, and Outreach Genetics Clinics. Genetic diseases and disorders affect families as well as individuals. The medical team provides the information, support and follow-up needed to make informed decisions.  Our medical genetics team collaborates with state and federal agencies, educators, researchers, support groups, and others to provide the latest information and treatment options for Iowans and their families.

The University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine is one of the nation’s top medical schools. It is ranked Tier 2 in the 2024 U.S. News & World Report listing of “Best Graduate Schools: Research” and it is ranked No. 47 in National Institutes of Health funding among public institutions by the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research. Stead Family Department of Pediatrics is ranked No. 29 in NIH funding among all public pediatric departments nationwide.  

 The pediatrics department comprises the medical staff of University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital, Iowa’s only nationally ranked children’s hospital and home to the state’s only accredited Level 1 Regional Resource Pediatric Trauma Center. The ACGME-accredited pediatric residency program at Stead Family Children’s Hospital trains 50 pediatric resident physicians.  

For its 2024-25 edition of “Best Children’s Hospitals,” U.S. News & World Report ranked Stead Family Children's Hospital in nine pediatric specialties:  

Behavioral health 

Cancer 

Cardiology, heart, and vascular surgery 

Diabetes and endocrinology 

Neonatology 

Nephrology 

Neurology and neurosurgery 

Orthopedics 

Urology  

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For more information contact:

Hatem El-Shanti, MD

Professor of Pediatrics

Division Director, Medical Genetics and Genomics

hatem-el-shanti@uiowa.edu

Visit us on the web at: www.uichildrens.org.  

To apply for this position please visit the University of Iowa website at http://jobs.uiowa.edu, requisition number 75590.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.  This applies to clinical, tenure and research positions.

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.

Must hold an MD, PhD, or MD/PhD degree in biology, Molecular and/or Cellular Biology, Genetics or related field.

Board certified or eligible in Laboratory Genetics and Genomics OR board certified in both Clinical Cytogenetics and Clinical Molecular Genetics.

Demonstrated proficiency with chromosome analysis (karyotyping) and fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH).

Experience with chromosomal microarray and next generation sequencing methodologies.

License or eligible for licensure in the State of Iowa (MD candidates).

Interest and/or expertise in conventional cytogenetics (chromosomes and FISH).

Experience in a clinical laboratory setting with CAP/CLIA and quality control programs.

Experience in clinical validation and implementation of new high throughput molecular genetic testing methodologies.

Experience in patient-oriented research.

Teaching competence in pediatrics and/or laboratory medicine for medical students and residents.

Evidence of scholarly activity.

Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.