What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor, Pathology Faculty position at UTMB Health Careers?
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Working in integrative diagnostics focusing on digital pathology, informatics and AI in the John Sealy Diagnostic Center within the department of Pathology. Director of Translational Pathology and Diagnostic Innovation: Assay Development & Innovation
- Provide leadership to design, develop, and optimize cutting-edge molecular diagnostic assays:
- Liquid biopsy assays for solid tumors and hematological malignancies o NGS-based panels, digital PCR assays, and immunoassay platforms
- Multiplex assays for multi-organism detection (infectious disease applications)
- Drive innovation by evaluating and implementing emerging technologies (e.g., ultra-sensitive sequencing, methylation-based assays, single-cell and spatial approaches)
- Develop SOPs, QC/QA frameworks, and laboratory workflows for in-house testing Biomarker Discovery & Translation
- Lead biomarker discovery and validation efforts across oncology and non-oncology indications
- Translate research findings into clinically actionable assays
- Support precision medicine initiatives through integration of genomic, epigenomic, and proteomic biomarkers (multi-omics)
- Implement a unified vision for applying translational molecular biomarkers and anatomic/digital pathology biomarkers to clinical implementation. Clinical Trials & Companion Diagnostics
- Partner with clinical and translational teams to support biomarker-driven clinical trials
- Develop and implement companion diagnostics (CDx) strategies aligned with therapeutic development initiatives Industry Collaboration & Technology Integration
- Establish and manage collaborations with biotechnology, pharma, and diagnostic companies
- Evaluate external technologies and platforms for clinical adoption
Lead validation and integration of partner-developed assays into clinical workflows
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- PhD, MD/PhD in related field
SALARY:
Commensurate with experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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