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Consultant Medical Geneticist (M/F)

The Laboratoire national de santé (Établissement public) is recruiting for a permanent full-time position a Consultant Medical Geneticist (M/F) at the National Center of Genetics (NCG).

This position offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated medical geneticist to join the National Center of Genetics at the Laboratoire national de santé (LNS) in Luxembourg.

The « Laboratoire national de santé » (LNS) is a public institution under the supervision of the Ministry of Health in Luxembourg. Organised as a multidisciplinary institute and supported by a professional services team, the LNS includes four scientific departments in the fields of medical biology, microbiology, forensic medicine and health protection, in addition to hosting the National Center of Pathology and the National Center of Genetics. The LNS has its premises in Dudelange, with state of the art, modern infrastructure in line with recent developments in medical sciences. Its objective is to develop scientific and analytical expertise related to the prevention, diagnosis and monitoring of human diseases. Its ultimate mission is to serve patients and citizens and offer excellence in health care.

The National Center of Genetics (NCG) at the LNS is responsible for all aspects of human genetics related health care in Luxembourg. A major goal of the NCG is to provide high-level health care in the field of human genetics to the Luxembourgish population and to advance genomic medicine and precision oncology in the country. The NCG is a major stakeholder of two national public health programs: the Plan National Maladie Rare and the Plan National Cancer. The NCG also hosts the LuxGen Genome Center with a state-of-the-art sequencing platform and performs collaborative patient-oriented translational research focused on rare diseases and cancer. We engage in training activities, in particular of medical students within the bachelor program at the University of Luxembourg.

To strengthen our Clinical-Genetics Service, we are hiring an experienced and motivated medical geneticist to provide patient care and consultative services. Besides the clinical activities, the individual selected will also take part in diagnostic activities, as well as research and training activities of the center.