Faculty Positions, Institute for Genomic Medicine

Faculty Positions, Institute for Genomic Medicine

The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital seeks outstanding faculty candidates for recruitment to all ranks (assistant, associate or full professor) within Genomics research.

The Institute for Genomic Medicine combines a robust clinical laboratory with cutting-edge research in molecular and computational biology to optimize patient care. Collaboration among clinicians, physician-scientists, and basic science investigators is emphasized to quickly transition novel research results into advanced diagnostics, using state-of-the-art technology. The Institute's world-renowned faculty are moving genome-based testing into the mainstream of diagnosis and treatment, making the results accessible and meaningful for patients and families. 

The new faculty member will be expected to be an active participant in advancing this mission by establishing an impactful independent research program supported by extramural funding, developing basic and translational scientific collaborations, providing mentorship to colleagues, training the next generation of researchers, and participating in center activities.

The successful candidate should have an MD, MD/PhD, PhD, or equivalent degree, and will have a strong publication track record and active grant-funding.

The Research Institute is ranked sixth nationally in NIH funding to free-standing children’s hospitals. Research programs are organized into twelve multidisciplinary Centers of Emphasis structured to encourage collaboration, facilitate team science and foster creativity.

Ranked seventh of children's hospitals on U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Children’s Hospitals Honor Roll,” Nationwide Children’s Hospital is one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit freestanding pediatric healthcare networks providing wellness, preventive, diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitative care for infants, children and adolescents, as well as adult patients with congenital disease.

As Ohio’s state capital, Columbus and its surrounding metro area is a thriving, diverse, technologically sophisticated city with a population of over 2,000,000.  Quality of life and cost of living is outstanding. 

Inquiries and nominations are encouraged.  Please submit your CV and personal statement via email to: Richard K. Wilson, PhD, c/o Elena.Chiappinelli@NationwideChildrens.org

All inquiries and referrals will remain confidential.

Application review to begin July 1, 2019.