Computational Biology / Computational Biology
Genomics
| Position ID: | UMASSMED-BIB-PROF3 [#25641, 24-017] |
| Position Title: | Tenure-track or Senior Tenured Professor |
| Position Type: | Tenured/Tenure-track faculty |
| Position Location: | Worcester, Massachusetts 01605, United States [map] |
| Subject Areas: | Bioinformatics Computational Biology / Computational Biology Genomics |
| Appl Deadline: | none (posted 2023/09/11) |
| Position Description: |
| The Department of Genomics and Computational Biology at the UMass Chan Medical School
invites applications for a tenure-track/tenured professor position. We seek innovative, energetic,
collaborative scientists using data-driven computational approaches to address fundamental
biological questions. Prioritized sub-areas include, but are not limited to, population genomics,
molecular and cellular imaging analysis and tool development, statistical genetics, and big-data
machine learning. Candidates working on high-throughput genomic technologies to address
important biological questions will be welcomed. Statisticians and computer scientists focused
on biological questions are especially encouraged to apply. Laboratory (wet bench) research
space can be arranged for those interested in augmenting computational efforts through
experiments. Salary and start-up package will be highly competitive and commensurate with the
high level of accomplishment expected of successful applicants. We especially welcome
applications from members of all groups underrepresented in STEM.
The Department of Genomics and Computational Biology is housed in the state-of-the-art Albert
Sherman building, fostering collaboration with the Department of Systems Biology and the RNA
Therapeutics Institute. High-performance computing facilities and other high-throughput
experimental core facilities including sequencing, imaging, informatics, proteomics and spatial
transcriptomics cores support faculty research efforts.
Applicants should submit a cover letter explaining their interest, a CV demonstrating evidence of
productivity and scientific excellence, and a concise research plan (up to 3 pages). Applicants
should invite at least three individuals familiar with their work to upload recommendation letters,
but review of applications may begin even before all letters are uploaded. The application
deadline is December 1, 2023. Inquiries can be directed to Professor Zhiping Weng at
zhiping.weng@umassmed.edu.
The UMass system includes UMass Chan Medical School and campuses at Amherst,
Dartmouth, Lowell, and Boston. Collaborations thrive between UMass institutions and Worcester
Polytechnic Institute (WPI), located within a 10-minute drive from UMass Chan. Joint research
and educational initiatives flourish in genomics 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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