Forensics Pathologist - 600135

Forensics Pathologist

East Carolina University
Vacancy #:  600135
Recruitment Range:  Commensurate with Qualifications
Closing Date:  Open Until Filled

Organizational Unit Overview
The Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, in conjunction with ECU Health Medical Center, provides a broad range of clinical services in anatomic pathology and clinical pathology for hospital and clinic patients. The Department houses residency, cytopathology, forensic pathology, and surgical pathology fellowship programs. The mission of the Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine is to improve the health and well-being of the citizens of eastern North Carolina and beyond by delivering high quality pathology services, by providing exemplary education for medical students, residents, and other health care professionals, and by creating new knowledge through research. As the field of Pathology continues to evolve, the Department will continue to uphold its commitment to provide the best diagnosis and treatment monitoring services to the citizens of eastern North Carolina.

Job Duties        

• Reviewing Investigative reports to determine jurisdiction. Determining the need and extent of postmortem examination. Direction of assistants in preparing bodies for autopsy including appropriate photography for documentation. Performing autopsies and obtaining appropriate specimens for laboratory analysis. Performing microscopic analysis when appropriate. Determination of cause and manner of death. Preparation and completion of reports of findings in a timely manner. Review of current literature as necessary to assist in formulation of decisions. Provide expert witness testimony in court. Teaching of medical students, residents, fellows and law enforcement personnel. Consult with prosecution and defense attorneys in preparation for court proceedings.

Minimum Education/Experience

• MD or DO from an appropriately accredited school of medicine or osteopathy or completed foreign medical education accepted and recognized for ECFMG Certification. North Carolina Medical License is required. Board Certification by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic Pathology or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation

• MD or DO from an appropriately accredited school of medicine or osteopathy or completed foreign medical education accepted and recognized for ECFMG Certification. North Carolina Medical License is required. Board Certification by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic Pathology or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology.

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
Knowledge of principles, practices, techniques and advances in the field of Forensic Pathology and medicolegal death investigation.

Special Instructions to Applicant
East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. In addition to submitting a candidate profile online, please submit online the required applicant documents:

• Curriculum Vitae Letter of Interest List of Three References (noting contact information) Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Additional Instructions to Applicant       
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.

Applications will be considered until position is filled. Please submit an online ECU application for vacancy # 600135 to ECU Human Resources at http://jobs.ecu.edu.

Eligibility for Employment        
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

East Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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