The Program in Bioinformatics and Integrative Biology invites applications for a non-tenure
Assistant Professor position. We are seeking an energetic, collaborative individual who will be
able to support our strong computational research programs and tackle problems in the
following areas: regulatory genomics, comparative genomics, systems biology, RNA biology,
evolutionary biology, statistical genetics, or proteomics. Candidates in all computational biology
areas, especially statisticians and computer scientists focused on biological questions, are
strongly encouraged to apply.
The Program in Bioinformatics and Integrative Biology is housed in the state-of-the-art Albert
Sherman building, where it is part of a vibrant and collaborative research community that
includes the Department of Systems Biology and the RNA Therapeutics Institute on the same
floors. Our faculty collaborate closely with other departments including the Department of
Molecular, Cell and Cancer Biology, Program in Molecular Medicine, and Department of
Biochemistry and Molecular Biotechnology, which are housed in neighboring buildings. The
Program is supported by high-performance computing facilities.
Applicants should submit a cover letter explaining their interest in the Program, a curriculum
vitae that includes publications and honors, and a research plan. To expedite the review
process, applicants should invite three individuals who are familiar with their work and potential
for success to upload recommendation letters at the same web address. Review of applications
will continue until positions are filled. Inquiries, but not application materials, may be directed to
Professor Zhiping Weng at zhiping.weng@umassmed.edu.
The UMass system includes the UMass Chan Medical School and Amherst, Dartmouth, Lowell,
and Boston campuses; extensive inter-campus collaborations exist. The UMass Chan Medical
School is located within a 10-minute drive from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) and the
two universities have numerous joint research and educational initiatives in Bioinformatics and
Computational Biology.
The UMass Chan Medical School is committed to being an equal opportunity and affirmative
action employer and recognizes the power of a diverse community. We welcome applications
from protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and those with varied experiences,
perspectives, and backgrounds and encourage them to consider UMass Chan Medical School
as their employer of choice.
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