Academic Clinical Chemist - University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of North Carolina is actively recruiting an assistant, associate or full professor on either the fixed-term track, tenure/tenure-track, or variable track to join the department as an Associate Director of Clinical Chemistry at UNC Medical Center. The UNC Medical Center is part of the state-owned UNC Health System comprised of 20 hospitals across the state and a large physician medical group whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the people of North Carolina. The successful candidate will join two other clinical chemistry faculty in overseeing operations of clinical chemistry services within the Core Laboratory, Special Chemistry, and/or Point of Care Testing at the UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill, NC. This position will also be engaged in ambulatory CLIA laboratory directorship within the UNC Health system. Additional opportunities may include participation in hospital and system-level committees.
A PhD, MD, or MD/PhD and board certification or eligibility for board certification by the American Board of Clinical Chemistry (ABCC) or Clinical Pathology (American Board of Pathology) is required. Academic appointment is commensurate with credentials and experience.
In addition to clinical and administrative responsibilities, candidates should be committed to scholarly research activity and education. This individual is expected to take a primary role in overseeing the Pathology Resident Chemistry Rotation. Experience in and enthusiasm for teaching trainees protein electrophoresis interpretations are highly desirable. This position will also have an active role in our ComACC accredited Clinical Chemistry Fellowship training program.
Interested laboratory medicine professionals and pathologists should complete the online application at https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/328039. The online application requires an application letter, curriculum vitae, summary of career goals, and names and addresses of four (4) references. Inquiries about the position can be directed to Dr. Nichole Korpi-Steiner, Chair of the Search Committee, at Nichole.Korpi-Steiner@unchealth.unc.edu, but please note that the online application must be completed to be considered for the position.
For additional information about our department please visit https://www.med.unc.edu/pathology/. The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.