Clinical Geneticist

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Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Job Category: Academic Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Assistant Professor (CHS) Job Duties: The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is recruiting a Clinical Geneticist to join our growing team. We are looking for candidates with a track record of clinical excellence and academic contributions as demonstrated through training and/or practice experience. This position is full or part-time, 50%-100% This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location. Contact with vulnerable populations that are non-minors (does not pertain to physicians/providers who work with minors): This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years. Applicants for this position will be considered for the titles: Clinical Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, Clinical Assistant Professor, Professor (CHS), Associate Professor (CHS), or Assistant Professor (CHS). The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist. Key Job Responsibilities: Clinical expectations include providing metabolic and general genetics pediatric patient care, staffing clinics at the Waisman Center, and metabolic call coverage at UW Health Kids- American Family Children's Hospital. Participate in clinical teaching of fellows, residents, and medical students, and support the teaching and clinical research missions of the division and department. Physicians hired on the Clinical Health Sciences (CHS) track will participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health. An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members. Department: School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Genetics & Metabolism The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is a vibrant academic department comprising more than 200 faculty members in 16 subspecialty divisions. The department promotes and enhances the health of children through outstanding clinical care, exemplary education of pediatric trainees, performance of cutting-edge research, and vigorous advocacy. Our faculty enjoy a robust infrastructure of services as well as the opportunity to contribute to our world-class research portfolio: since 2015, the Department of Pediatrics has ranked among the Top 20 pediatrics departments receiving NIH funding, according to Blue Ridge Institutes for Medical Research. Founded in 1972, the Division of Genetics and Metabolism is one of the first medical genetics services in the United States. Its multidisciplinary specialists work with patients and families to provide diagnostic, counseling, care management, and referral services for a wide range of genetic conditions. Physicians, genetic counselors, dieticians, nurses, and fellows provide specialty care in clinics that address bone dysplasia, neurocutaneous disorders, birthmarks and vascular anomalies, bone and mineral metabolism, and gender and sexual development. Genetic scientists investigate the genetic basis of inherited disorders and develop new molecular techniques for use in newborn screening. The division has strong partnerships with the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene, UW-Madison's Waisman Center, and the UW Center for Human Genomics and Precision Medicine (CHGPM), with which the division co-leads the UW Center for Rare Diseases as a National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) Center of Excellence. Community: #1 Best Places to Live in the U.S. (Livability, 2022) #1 Most Neighborly City (NeighborBlog, 2023) #1 Best Places in the U.S. for Raising Children (DiversityDataKids.com, 2020) #1 College Town to Live in After Graduation (Livability, 2024) #2 Best City for Work/Life Balance & Mental Health (CoworkingCafe, 2023) #2 Best City for Bikes (People for Bikes, 2020) #4 Happiest Cities in America (WalletHub, 2024) #5 Best State to Practice Medicine (Physicians Thrive, 2025) #6 Fittest City in the US (ACSM American Fitness Index, 2023) #7 Best Cities for STEM Jobs (WalletHub, 2025) #8 Greenest City in the U.S. (EcoCation, 2025) Best Mid-Size Town (Midwest Living, 2023) Best Mid-Sized City for Gen Z (Commercial Café, 2025) Madison is the second largest city in the state, with a city population of approximately 280,000 and a regional population of over 1 million. The city is within easy driving distance of Chicago and Milwaukee. Madison's technology economy is growing rapidly, and the region is home to t