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 Shivanand R. Patil Cytogenetics and Molecular Laboratory is staffed by approximately 18 technologists, two bioinformaticians, one post-doc and three faculty directors.  The laboratory performs chromosome analysis, fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH), chromosomal microarrays (CMA) as well as DNA sequencing and performs over 7,000 clinical tests per year.  The laboratory servers both pediatric and adult patients for indications of postnatal genetics, prenatal genetics and oncology.  The laboratory has an ABMGG accredited Laboratory Genetics and Genomics (LGG) Fellowship program and two current fellows. 

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 49^th in research by U.S. News & World Report. Stead Family Department of Pediatrics is ranked No. 27 in NIH funding among public pediatric departments nationwide by the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research. ? 

?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 Level 4 NICU and 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 six pediatric specialties: ? 

Neonatology

Pediatric and Adolescent Behavioral Health

Pediatric Cancer

Pediatric Diabetes and Endocrinology

Pediatric Nephrology

Pediatric 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 75876.  

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 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, or associational preferences.

If your H-1B petition is subject to the September 19, 2025, Presidential Proclamation, please note that the department will not cover the $100,000 payment associated with H-1B sponsorship, either at the time of hire or for international travel purposes. We encourage you to explore alternative pathways for work authorization. Our team is available to help identify options that may be suitable for your situation."

Requirements: 

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

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.

MD candidates must be licensed or eligible for medical licensure in the State of Iowa 

Desirable qualifications: 

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.