Summary

The Department of Molecular and Human Genetics seeks an Instructor to contribute to a portfolio of genomic medicine research while maintaining a clinical role in pediatric genetics. The position is predominantly research-focused (90% effort), conducted in collaboration with Dr. Seema Lalani, with the remaining 10% dedicated to clinical service. The successful candidate will participate in programs advancing access to genomic diagnostics for underserved populations and will develop an independent line of investigation into the role of inflammation in mitochondrial disease.

Job Duties

Research (90%)

• Collaborate with Dr. Seema Lalani on the department's genomic medicine research portfolio.
• Contribute to Project GIVE, including conducting clinical assessments, compiling and managing study data, and preparing manuscripts for publication.
• Support the MAGNET (Making Genomics Accessible to Newborns in Texas) program, which uses low-cost whole genome and RNA sequencing to improve genetic diagnosis of critically ill newborns in neonatal intensive care units across under-resourced regions of Texas, including work with clinical partner sites and the Consultagene platform.
• Contribute to the GECKO research program.
• Develop and pursue independent and collaborative research, in collaboration with Dr. Fernando Scaglia, investigating inflammation as it relates to mitochondrial disease.
• Disseminate findings through peer-reviewed publications and scientific presentations.

Clinical (10%)

• Provide patient care as an attending physician in the pediatric genetics clinic, approximately one half-day per week.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD (or equivalent).
• Eligibility for medical licensure in the State of Texas.
• Board certification or board eligibility appropriate to the clinical role.
• Demonstrated research experience, ideally in genetics, genomics, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in clinical genetics, genomic medicine, or mitochondrial disease.
• Record of peer-reviewed publication.
• Experience with patient-facing clinical research and data management.