Medical Geneticist

Position/Rank:
Medical Geneticist / Rank Dependent on Qualifications

Department:
00848 - Pediatric Administration

City:
Las Vegas, NV

Track:
Track Dependent on Qualifications

New Position to Begin:

Details:
The Division of Medical Genetics at the University of Utah School of Medicine is recruiting a Medical Geneticist to provide medical care to patients with genetic disorders, congenital anomalies, and metabolic disorders. Clinical activities will be conducted at Intermountain Healths Nevada Childrens Hospital in Las Vegas, NV, or surrounding clinics. 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. The selected candidate will receive a faculty appointment in the Department of Pediatrics on the Clinical or Tenure Track at the academic level commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The Department/University offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package including a variety of medical and dental plans from which to choose, paid time off, and non-contributory retirement contributions equal to 20.2% of annual earnings.

Interested individuals can apply for the position at . Cover letter and curriculum vitae are required. For additional information about the position, please contact David Viskochil, M.D., Ph.D., Division Chief of Medical Genetics, at ... .

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.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veterans status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

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Notice:

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (URS). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at ... for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at ... or ... or University Human Resource Management at ... if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

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Special Instructions for Candidates:

Open Date:
04/17/2026

Close Date:

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Requisition Number:
PRN04044F

Type:
Faculty