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The University of Chicago\'s Department of Pathology is searching for a
full-time faculty member at the rank of Associate Professor or Full
Professor to serve as the Director of the Transplant Immunology and
Immunogenetics Laboratory (TII Lab). Primary duties include directing
the TII Lab, developing cutting-edge technology, and supporting the
rapidly expanding clinical transplant programs. Other duties will
include teaching and supervision of trainees and students, and scholarly
activity. Academic rank and compensation (including a generous package
of fringe benefits) are dependent upon qualifications.
The TII Lab provides testing and consultation support to the solid organ
transplant programs (kidney, pancreas, liver, heart, lung, and islet),
hematopoietic cell transplant programs, disease association, and
transfusion services. Tests offered by the TII Lab include HLA typing by
next-generation sequencing, HLA antibody testing (screening and by
single antigen beads), and crossmatching.
The TII Lab also provides education and training in histocompatibility,
immunogenetics, and transplantation immunology to residents and fellows.
The TII Lab is CLIA-certified and accredited by the American Society for
Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ASHI) and the College of America
Pathologists (CAP).
Additional opportunities exist for collaborative research within the
Department of Pathology as well as in the Division of Biological Science
at the University.
Prior to the start of employment, qualified applicants must: 1) have an
MD, DO, or PhD in immunology or related science, 2) be board certified
by the American College of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ACHI),
and 3) if applicable, hold or be eligible for medical licensure in the
State of Illinois.
To be considered, those interested must apply through the University of
Chicago\'s Academic Recruitment job board, which uses Interfolio to
accept applications: http://apply.interfolio.com/140784. Applicants must
upload a CV, statement of research interest, and cover letter. Review of
applications ends when the position is filled.
For instructions on the Interfolio application process, please visit
http://tiny.cc/InterfolioHelp.