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 () 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 candidates experience.

The salary range for this position is $129058 to $174709 which represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on the University of Maryland School of Medicines good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligiblefor 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 candidates geographic location skills work experience internal equitymarket conditions education/training and other factors as reasonably determined by the University.

UMB offers a comprehensivebenefits packagethat prioritizes wellness work/life balance and professional development. This position participates in a retirementprogram 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 healthinsurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school.

UMB is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. If you need a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process please submit an online request or contact . Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

We value diversity and how it enriches our academic and scientific community and strive toward cultivating an inclusive environment that supports all employees.

To Apply:
Submit a cover letter curriculum vitae a description of your research program and contact information for three references to . Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.