"Assistant or Associate Professor in Genomics and Bioinformatics"

Position Description

The Institute for Genome Sciences (IGS), University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor.Applicants are expected to participate in a transdisciplinary research program and should possess demonstrated expertise in developing and applying multi-omics approaches for basic and translational biomedical research. We especially encourage applicants with research programs focused on developing machine learning / AI methods for bioinformatics, subclone and mutational analysis, genome structure, epigenetics, antigen prediction, immune repertoire sequencing, or other related areas.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. in genomics, computational biology, bioinformatics, biostatistics, bioengineering, computer science, mathematical biology, or a related discipline, with a strong background in analyzing and integrating tumor biology and clinical data streams. Biologists and clinical investigators with strong backgrounds in applying computational methods to these problems will also be considered. Candidates should demonstrate the potential to establish a funded research program and have a strong track record of collaborations with clinical and basic scientists. The successful candidate will be expected to engage in mentoring and teaching and contribute to the service missions of IGS as well as the broader UMSOM. We welcome applicants with research experience in academia, industry, or government who can bring all perspectives and expertise to our team.

About the Institute for Genome Sciences

IGS (www.igs.umaryland.edu) is a transdisciplinary research institute committed to high-impact science that advances global human health. With a collaborative faculty of over 30 investigators, IGS fosters a highly integrative research environment with expertise spanning the quantitative and data sciences, systems biology, human genomics, and microbial genomics. Faculty at IGS have access to state-of-the-art genomics resources, including PacBio, Illumina, and Oxford Nanopore sequencing platforms, as well as single-cell and spatial transcriptomics through Maryland Genomics, our high-throughput core laboratory. Faculty also benefit from advanced computational infrastructure for high-throughput genomics datasets and data infrastructure supporting numerous genomics consortia. The candidate will be encouraged to build a research program collaborating with other departments and clinical programs at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, enhancing opportunities for cross-disciplinary clinical research with the University of Maryland Medical Center.

Expected rank for this position will be Assistant Professor or higher, however, final rank and tenure status will be commensurate with selected candidate's experience.

The salary range for this position is $129,058 to $174,709 which represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on the University of Maryland School of Medicine's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position participates in a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Faculty receive a generous leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, paid holidays, personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school.

To Apply:

Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a description of your research program, and contact information for three references to IGSDirector@som.umaryland.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.