Instructor in Biology

Johns Hopkins University

Institution: Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital (JHACH) / School of Medicine
Location: St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Requisition #: A-178061-25
Salary: $90,000 – $110,000
Employment Type: Full-Time, Faculty
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Apply: Interfolio Application Portal

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Position Overview

The Cancer & Blood Disorders Institute at JHACH seeks a creative and collaborative scientist in RNA biology, RNA therapeutics, genomics, and bioinformatics. The successful candidate will lead an independent research program, mentor trainees, collaborate across departments, and contribute to the translational research environment.

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Key Responsibilities

• Establish and lead an independent research program in RNA biology, RNA-based therapeutics, and bioinformatics.
• Collaborate with faculty in cancer biology, hematology/oncology, epigenetics/epi-transcriptomics, imaging, and related fields.
• Mentor postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and undergraduates.
• Participate in departmental and institutional service, including seminars, committees, and outreach.
• Pursue external funding (NIH, NSF, foundations) and publish in peer-reviewed journals.
• Contribute to an inclusive, collegial research environment.

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Rank & Appointment

• Appointment at Instructor or Assistant Professor, depending on experience and accomplishments.
• Promotion/tenure track status follows standard JHUSOM policies.

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Qualifications

Required:

• Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent in Molecular Biology, Genetics, Genomics, Biostatistics, or related field.
• Expertise in RNA biology, gene regulation, and genomics, with demonstrated research productivity.
• Experience with scripting (Python, R), large-scale data analysis, and high-performance or cloud computing.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to work collaboratively.

Preferred:

• Track record or strong potential for external funding (e.g., NIH/NSF).
• Experience with single-cell genomics, epigenomics, RNA-seq, long-non-coding RNAs, circular RNAs, RNA therapeutics.
• Collaborations in biomedical engineering, systems biology, or translational therapeutics.
• Mentorship experience or leading collaborative research projects.

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Environment & Support

• Join a dynamic, interdisciplinary research community with strengths in RNA therapeutics, genomics, systems biology, single-cell technologies, and translational research.
• Support for research infrastructure, mentorship, and collaboration across JHACH and JHUSOM.
• Location: Tampa Bay/St. Petersburg offers excellent quality of life and access to Johns Hopkins resources.

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Application Instructions

• Apply via Interfolio: https://apply.interfolio.com/178061

Contacts for Accommodation / Queries:

• HR Business Services Office: [email protected]
• Accessibility & Accommodation info: https://accessibility.jhu.edu

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Additional Notes

• Pre-employment background checks, vaccination, and immunization requirements apply.
• Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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