Assistant or Associate Professor in Genomic Medicine
Lead the integration of genomics into everyday medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
Best for:Best for physician-scientists and clinician-researchers with expertise in human genetics and a strong track record in translational genomic medicine.
Overview
The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is seeking exceptional Assistant or Associate Professor tenure-track faculty candidates to develop and implement genomic medicine programs within the Division of Genomic Medicine and the Institute for Genomic Health. The successful candidate will leverage vast institutional resources, including large-scale sequencing initiatives and biobanks, to translate genomic data into new paradigms for human health. Faculty will enjoy full access to state-of-the-art high-performance computing, clinical partnerships, and a collaborative environment of clinician-scientists and data scientists. Applicants are expected to build an independent research program, secure external funding, and advance clinical applications of genomics.
What you'll do
- Develop and implement innovative genomic medicine programs within the Division of Genomic Medicine and the Institute for Genomic Health
- Establish and lead an independent, externally funded research program leveraging cutting-edge health systems data
- Translate large-scale genomic information into novel therapies and clinical applications
- Build new clinical collaborations for adult care, diagnostic testing, and elective screening
- Engage in team science and collaborate with clinician-scientists, data scientists, and genetic counselors
Requirements
Degree required: MD or MD/PhD with expertise in clinical genetics and genomics
Language: English; professional proficiency
Instruction: English
Publications: Strong publication record demonstrating innovation and scholarship in human genetics and genomics
- Expertise in clinical genetics and genomics
- Strong background in clinical, basic, or translational research in human genetics
- Demonstrated track record of innovation and scholarship with a strong publication record
- Ability to develop and sustain an independent research program through extramural funding
- Must hold an MD or MD/PhD degree
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-07 · open until filled
Submit your application through the online portal, attaching your curriculum vitae, research plan, and a cover letter. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue on a rolling basis until the positions are filled.
- CV
- Research plan
- Cover letter
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