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The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.

Position Information

Position/Rank

Position/Rank Medical Geneticist / Rank Dependent on Qualifications

Department

Department 00848 - Pediatric Administration

City

City Salt Lake City, UT

Track

Track Track Dependent on Qualifications

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Details

The Division of Medical Genetics at the University of Utah School of Medicine is recruiting for a Medical Geneticist to deliver medical care and assist in the management of patients with genetic and metabolic disorders. Clinical activities will be carried out at Primary Children’s Hospital at both the Salt Lake City and Lehi, Utah campuses, the University of Utah Hospital, and outreach clinics within and outside Utah. In addition to clinical service, there is an expectation for academic work including education, investigation, administration, and advocacy. Qualified candidates must be Board Eligible/Board Certified in Medical Genetics, Medical Genetics and Genomics, and Medical Biochemical Genetics. The selected candidate will receive a faculty appointment in the Department of Pediatrics on the Clinical Track at the academic level commensurate with experience and qualifications. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.

EEO/Non-Discrimination Information

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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Special Instructions for Candidates

Open Date

Open Date 10/09/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Requisition Number

Requisition Number PRN03922F

Type

Type Faculty

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you Board Qualified/Board Certified in Medical Genetics?
  • Yes
  • No-in the last year of fellowship training
  • No
• * Are you Board Qualified/Board Certified in Medical Biochemical Genetics?
  • Yes
  • No-in the last year of fellowship training
  • No
• * Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B status)?
  • Yes
  • No
• * One measure of faculty diversity at the School of Medicine is the proportion of faculty members who come from a rural background. Did you graduate high school from a town with less than 10,000 persons?
  • Yes
  • No

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