Assistant Professor of Genetics

Yale University

Institution

Yale University
Yale School of Medicine

Department of Genetics

The Department of Genetics is seeking a board-eligible/certified Clinical Geneticist to join its faculty at the level of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will become part of an outstanding team of clinical care providers at Yale School of Medicine.

Candidate Opportunities

The Department is committed to offering patients the most comprehensive and cutting-edge clinical genetics services available.

It is recognized as:

  • A Rare Disease Center of Excellence by the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)
  • A Diagnostic Center of Excellence under the NIH Undiagnosed Diseases Network (UDN)

Clinical and Research Opportunities

The role includes opportunities to participate in:

  • Clinical research
  • Gene therapy programs
  • New drug trials for genetic diseases

Clinical Responsibilities

The faculty appointee will:

  • Provide outpatient and inpatient genetic consultations
  • Manage patients as part of a multidisciplinary clinical team including:Participate in evaluation and management of the Connecticut newborn screening program
    • Faculty physicians
    • Nurses
    • Genetic counselors
    • Dietitians
  • Serve on advisory council activities related to newborn screening

Teaching and Academic Duties

The appointee will:

  • Teach trainees in medical genetics
  • Participate in case conferences and grand rounds
  • Contribute to academic mentorship and training programs

Research and Professional Development

Opportunities include:

  • Collaborative or independent research
  • Community engagement and education initiatives
  • Patient advocacy through UDN, NORD, and related programs
  • Participation in university-wide initiatives in personalized medicine

A structured mentorship program is provided to support professional growth aligned with personal interests.

About the Department

The Department of Genetics aims to discover new biology driven by genetics to improve human health through translational science and clinical care.

Core values include:

  • Academic and clinical excellence
  • Mentorship
  • Inclusion and belonging
  • Collaboration
  • Accountability and fairness

Clinical Services and Infrastructure

The Department provides comprehensive clinical genetics care across:

  • General genetics
  • Metabolic genetics
  • Neurogenetics
  • Cardiac genetics
  • Other subspecialties

It includes:

  • Inpatient and outpatient consultation services
  • On-site cytogenetics and DNA diagnostic laboratories
  • Whole exome and genome sequencing capabilities
  • Collaboration with the Yale Center for Genome Analysis

The Department also sponsors a Medical Genetics Residency Program leading to American Board of Medical Genetics certification.

It is internationally recognized for pioneering clinical use of exome sequencing.

Qualifications

  • M.D., M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent degree required
  • Board-eligible or board-certified in Clinical Genetics

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit:

  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Three confidential letters of recommendation
  • A concise statement of clinical and research interests (up to 2 pages)

Applications must be submitted via Interfolio:

Yale Genetics Faculty Application

Contact

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Additional Information

Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

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