Academic Faculty Position – Director of HLA/Transplant Immunology University of Minnesota

The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology of the University of Minnesota Medical School seeks a clinical faculty member to serve as Director of the HLA/Transplant Immunology Laboratory. Academic rank, compensation and appointment type will be based on qualifications and experience. Candidates must have demonstrated ability in teaching and in scholarly productivity. Minimum requirements for an M.D. include eligibility for medical licensure in the State of Minnesota, board certification by the American Board for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ASHI) and qualifications as Laboratory Director, Technical Supervisor and Clinical Consultant for the subspecialty Histocompatibility, under the 2023 CLIA Final Rule. Board Certification in CP or AP/CP by the American Board of Pathology is also required. Minimum requirements for a Ph.D. include board certification by the American Board of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ABHI) and qualifications as Laboratory Director.

This large laboratory program supports preeminent solid organ (kidney, heart, lung, pancreas, liver) and stem cell transplant programs for the University of Minnesota Medical Center as well as other metro and regional transplant programs including LifeSource, the organ procurement organization that serves communities in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and portions of Western Wisconsin. The HLA/Transplant Immunology Laboratory is fully accredited in all areas of histocompatibility testing including DNA-based HLA class I and II typing, solid phase antibody testing, and cross matching.

 The University of Minnesota is a large and diverse university and medical school with a large subspecialty practice plan of over 950 physicians and 1,600 health professionals, University of Minnesota Physicians. 

 

The 2025 J-1 waiver process is supported for applicants who might be in need of it. To be considered for a J-1 waiver, your application must be received by August 31, 2024.

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