Assistant Professor, Bioinformatics Support

The Department of Biomedical Genetics at the University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester NY is currently seeking an Assistant Professor in the area of Bioinformatics. Bioinformatics is a strategic priority at the University and the Wilmot Cancer Institute. Scientists performing bioinformatics research and analysis focused on transcriptomics (bulk single cell and spatial) genomics and multi-omics data analysis in biomedical research including cancer would be well-suited for this position. The successful candidate will perform scientific research in the area of bioinformatics and support the advanced analytical needs of Wilmot Cancer Institute (WCI) members including transcriptomics genomics and multi-omics data analysis. They also will guide experimental design as it relates to downstream data analysis including contributions to peer-reviewed grant proposals as key personnel or co-investigator and stay abreast of developing WCI research priorities including emerging trends methods and tools in bioinformatics and data science. Participation in teaching activities of the Department of Biomedical Genetics and the Wilmot Cancer Institute relating to bioinformatics and data science is also required.

Candidates should hold a PhD degree or equivalent have at least four years of post-doctoral work experience and have a demonstrated track record of research accomplishments in an area relevant to bioinformatics and cancer. New faculty will benefit from vibrant graduate/professional training programs state-of-the-art infrastructure and core facilities and a strong Institutional commitment to career development. Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Ph.D. degree or equivalent

Bioinformatics research in the area of transcriptomics (bulk single cell and spatial) genomics and multi-omics data analysis focused on biomedical research particularly cancer.