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Clinical Cancer Geneticist - Health Sciences Professor Series
Position overview
Application Window
Open date: August 23, 2024
Next review date: Sunday, Dec 15, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The Division of Genetic and Genomic Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, UCI School of Medicine is seeking a two full-time Clinical Geneticists with expertise in cancer genetics to join our clinical and academic faculty of 10 geneticists and 10 genetic counselors. The Division provides outpatient care and inpatient consultation services to a diverse patient population in the cancer genetics clinics at UC Irvine Health, and in pediatric, metabolic, adult, and prenatal genetics clinics at UCI and our affiliated hospitals. Division faculty members also participate in didactic and clinical training of residents, fellows, genetic counseling graduate students, medical students, and other trainees, and provide community outreach. Clinical or translational research participation is possible and encouraged, and there are many possibilities for collaborative research.
Questions can be directed to: Jennifer Valerin, MD, PhD — jvalerin@hs.uci.edu
Pamela Flodman, MSc, MS, LCGC — pflodman@hs.uci.edu
About the UC Irvine Division of Genetic and Genomic Medicine: The faculty of the Division of Genetic and Genomic Medicine currently comprises 10 licensed certified genetic counselors and 10 MD or MD/PhD certified clinical geneticists, some of whom are also certified in clinical cytogenetics, medical biochemical genetics, and/or clinical molecular genetics. We are home to one of the first genetic counseling graduate programs and to ACGME-accredited Clinical Genetics and Genomics categorical and combined residency training programs. The Division provides inpatient consultation services and outpatient care in cancer, metabolic, prenatal, pediatric adult, and specialty genetics clinics at the UC Irvine Medical Center, Children’s Hospital Orange County, and Memorial Care Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital. Division faculty members are actively involved in clinical, translational, and basic science research. U.S. News & World Report has ranked UCI as one of the top 50 U.S. medical schools for research and primary care and has consistently ranked UCI Medical Center among the top 3% of hospitals nationwide.
About the Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center: The Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center (CFCCC) of the University of California, Irvine is the only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Orange County and one of 51 nationwide Comprehensive Cancer Centers. During the past three decades, the CFCCC has carried out its mission to develop new knowledge about the etiology, causes, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancers, and has enacted a broad-based program to leverage this information to alleviate the burden of cancer on the residents of Orange County and surrounding areas. CFCCC brings together scientists and clinicians from more than 32 departments across seven schools at UCI, including the schools of Medicine, Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Information & Computer Science, Engineering and Business.
About Orange and Los Angeles Counties: You will be surrounded by the benefits of the Southern California lifestyle: casual sophistication, pristine beaches, legendary theme parks, and endless options for fun in the sun or cultural exploration. Just minutes from over 60 miles of coastline, you will find innumerable fun destinations, events, sights, and much more. Visit renowned art festivals and celebrated performing arts centers. Enjoy inspired multinational cuisine, national and local sporting events, and a variety of shopping choices. The area combines vibrant city life with sprawling wilderness and nature parks, with miles of trails and coastal preserves to explore. Winter sports, mountains, and desert are close enough for daytime excursions. Choose from a multitude of award-winning school districts.
Qualifications
• ABMGG board-certification or active candidacy in Clinical Genetics and Genomics
• Interest/experience in diagnosis and management of individuals with inherited cancer predisposition syndromes
• Applicants must be qualified for a medical license in the State of California.
Additional board-certification in Medical or Clinical Biochemical Genetics, Laboratory Genetics/Genomics, Clinical Cytogenetics/Genomics, Clinical Molecular Genetics/Genomics, or in another ABMS specialty is beneficial but not required. Spanish or Vietnamese language competency is helpful but not required.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter (Optional)
Statement of Research (Optional)
Teaching Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement.
(Optional)Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement - Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to inclusive excellence will advance UCI's Commitment to Inclusive Excellence. See our guidance for writing an inclusive excellence activities statement.
Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form - All applicants of academic positions at the University of California, Irvine must download, complete, sign, and upload the following form with their application: Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form
Misc / Additional (Optional)
- 3-5 required (contact information only)
About UC Irvine
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 anti-discrimination policy.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.