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The Ohio State University

Physician - Vice Chair of Molecular Pathology (Open Rank/Track Faculty)

LocationCollege of Medicine/Office of Health Sciences
Also inColumbus, Ohio
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityVP
DepartmentPathology
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 10, 2026 · 1d ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have5
Expertise in molecular pathology, clinical bioinformatics/informatics, and genomics
Possess an MD, MD-equivalent, PhD, or MD/PhD degree
Relevant clinical board certification/eligibility in Molecular Genetic Pathology or Laboratory Genetics and Genomics
Ability to conduct independent research
Qualify for an academic appointment at the full professor level
Nice to have5
Research interests in machine learning, artificial intelligence, or the integration of genomics and digital pathology
Additional training in Bioinformatics or Clinical Informatics with certification/eligibility
History of obtaining competitive grant funding
Relevant practical experience as director of a clinical molecular diagnostics laboratory, including in NGS assay development, assay automation, and genomic analytic pipeline development, and regulatory and quality control related to genomic
Relevant practical experience in molecular laboratory clinical bioinformatics, with prior experience supervising junior faculty, clinical fellows, variant scientists, or annotators
Skills
NGS
genomic analytic pipeline development
machine learning
artificial intelligence
genomics
digital pathology
clinical bioinformatics
genomic medicine
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Tuition assistance
Retirement plan
Hiring process
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Job Title:
About the role
Physician - Vice Chair of Molecular Pathology (Open Rank/Track Faculty)
Department:
The Ohio State University College of Medicine and the Wexner Medical Center seek a Vice Chair of Molecular Pathology to join the Department of Pathology. Academic rank and track commensurate with academic record and experience.
Position Overview
The Department of Pathology at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (OSUWMC) is seeking a Vice Chair of Molecular Pathology at the Full Professor rank. Expertise in molecular pathology, clinical bioinformatics/informatics, and genomics is essential. Research interests in machine learning, artificial intelligence, or the integration of genomics and digital pathology are preferred. Qualified applicants must possess an MD, MD-equivalent, PhD, or MD/PhD degree, with relevant clinical board certification/ eligibility in Molecular Genetic Pathology or Laboratory Genetics and Genomics. Additional training in Bioinformatics or Clinical Informatics with certification/ eligibility is preferred. The ability to conduct independent research is required, and a history of obtaining competitive grant funding is desirable.
Requirements
• Relevant practical experience as director of a clinical molecular diagnostics
laboratory, including in NGS assay development, assay automation, and gen-
omic analytic pipeline development, and regulatory and quality control
related to genomic desirable
• Relevant practical experience in molecular laboratory clinical bioinformatics,
with prior experience supervising junior faculty, clinical fellows, variant scient-
ists, or annotators are desirable
• Well-developed interests in translational or basic research in molecular pathol
ogy, genomics, and/or clinical bioinformatics
• Qualify for an academic appointment at the full professor level – Academic
rank and salary will be commensurate with previous training and experience
Responsibilities
• Oversee the PhD and MD faculty in the Division of Molecular Pathology,
including clinical directors and research faculty
• Serve on the leadership team with other Vice Chairs in the Department to
provide guidance to the Pathology Chair on clinical and research needs and
strategic growth
• Lead and support a research program on molecular genetics, genomic
medicine, clinical, or translational
• Develop training programs and instructional curriculum in molecular pathology
and serve as a mentor to graduate students, clinical residents and fellows,
medical students, and other trainees
• Represent the pathology faculty in cancer center or institutional initiatives in
genomics
Faculty DefinedClinical faculty (regardless of rank) - Persons with titles of assistant professor-clinical, associate professor-clinical, and professor-clinical. These faculty will have earned a Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctorate (PhD), or other terminal degree in the relevant field. Clinical faculty members are not eligible for tenure and are appointed for terms of three to five years. They may be reappointed to successive terms. Their principal career focus is the delivery of exemplary clinical care, and may include teaching, and/or research.
Tenure faculty (regardless of rank) - Persons with the titles of assistant professor, associate professor, or professor who are eligible for tenure or who have obtained tenure. These faculty will have earned a doctorate (PhD), Doctor of Medicine (MD) or other terminal degree in the relevant field of study. Their primary career focus centers on research, service, and teaching. Tenure-track faculty with MD or MD/PhD degrees may also be involved in clinical care.
Research Faculty (regardless of rank) - Persons with the titles of research assistant professor, research associate professor, or research professor. These faculty will have earned a doctorate (PhD) or other terminal degree in the relevant field of study. Research faculty members are not eligible for tenure and are appointed
The Ohio State University College of Medicine
The Ohio State University College of Medicine, with more than 5,000 learners, is the only academic medical center in central Ohio. Ranked as the 28th Best Medical School – Research, 40th Best Medical School – Primary Care, and 13th Most Diverse Medical School by U.S. News & World Report, it is known nationwide for curricular innovation, pioneering research, and outstanding patient care at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. With more than 2,600 faculty members, the college comprises 20 clinical departments, eight basic science departments and a School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences.
The Wexner Medical Center
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center consists of The Ohio State University Health System, the College of Medicine, the Health Sciences Library and the Faculty Group Practice. The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is committed to providing world-class care. At the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, we’re proud to be celebrating our 31st consecutive year ranked in the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. This year, the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center has 10 nationally ranked specialties out of 15 and two selected as high performing. U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center as the top hospital in Columbus. The Wexner Medical Center is rated as high performing in 14 out of 20 common procedures and conditions, including abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, aortic valve surgery, heart attack, heart bypass surgery and heart failure.
The University
Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America’s leading academic health centers and recently ranked No. 4 on Forbes’ list of best U.S. employers for diversity. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.
Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves and their world. Positions are available in countless fields and specialties. Become a Buckeye and contribute to an incredible legacy that serves to guide our future and shape a better tomorrow.
The Ohio State University is committed to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty of the highest caliber is a core component of this commitment. The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) has established Dual Careers and Faculty Relocation (DCFR) to focus on supporting new and prospective faculty and their loved ones. Service offerings include dual careers partner consultations, identifying potential employers and/or employment opportunities, consultation and resources related to relocation, as well as identifying opportunities to engage on campus and in the surrounding community. While employment opportunities are not guaranteed, resources and consultation are provided to support the partners of new and prospective faculty as they are considering or transitioning to The Ohio State University.
Benefits
In addition to being responsive to dual-career opportunities, we strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies. Ohio State is an NSF ADVANCE institution and a member of the Ohio/Western Pennsylvania/West Virginia Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC).
Columbus, Ohio
Located in Ohio’s capital city, Ohio State’s Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing and diverse metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million. The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government, as well as service, transportation, and technology industries. Additional information about the Columbus area is available here. In addition to its Columbus campus, Ohio State has four regional campuses, including Ohio State Lima, Ohio State Mansfield, Ohio State Marion, and Ohio State Newark, in addition to Ohio State ATI in Wooster.
Location:
Twelfth Ave, 395 W (0356)
Position Type:
Regular
Shift:
First Shift
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