Assistant & Associate Professor | Bar Harbor, ME

The Jackson Laboratory; Bar Harbor (ME); On-site; USD 130,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jackson Laboratory invites applications for Assistant and Associate Professors at its Bar Harbor, Maine campus. The roles target researchers pursuing multi-disciplinary work in aging, immunology, and computational biology, with a Ph.D. and/or M.D. and 2–5 years of postdoctoral training preferred.

Applicants should demonstrate a record of significant achievements and present long-term goals that align with building a highly successful research program within JAX’s collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.D. degree required.
• Two to five years of postdoctoral training desired.
• Track record of significant research accomplishments expected.
• Candidates should present long-term goals aligned with establishing a successful research program.

Responsibilities

• Pursue multi-disciplinary research in aging and age-related diseases, systems immunology, and computational biology.
• Establish and maintain a highly successful, externally funded research program.
• Collaborate across divisions and with core facilities to maximize scientific impact.

Skills

Postdoctoral training

Research accomplishments

Long-term research planning

Education

Ph.D./M.D.

Two to five years of postdoctoral training

Job description

The Jackson Laboratory is inviting applications for Assistant and Associate Professors at The Jackson Laboratory for Mammalian Genetics campus in Bar Harbor, Maine.

We are seeking faculty pursuing multi-disciplinary approaches in the following general research areas:

• Aging and age-related diseases
• Systems immunology
• Computational biology

The Jackson Laboratory (JAX; www.jax.org) is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution.

Faculty research focuses on genetic and genomic approaches to conduct basic and translational research on fundamental biological questions and associated disease processes.

The Jackson Laboratory is well-known for its deep expertise and innovation in mouse and human models and researchers have the opportunity to combine these approaches with state-of-the-art, highly subsidized and professionally managed, shared scientific services and robust data science initiatives to support the ongoing work in our laboratories.

Successful candidates must hold a Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree; have two to five years of postdoctoral training; have a record of significant research accomplishments; and present long-term research goals consistent with establishing and/or maintaining a highly successful research program.

Pay Range Assistant Level: 129,759 - 158,955 Associate Level: 155,239 - 194,048

About JAX

The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center and nearly 3,000 employees in locations across the United States (Maine, Connecticut, California), Japan and China. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health. Founded in 1929, JAX applies over nine decades of expertise in genetics to increase understanding of human disease, advancing treatments and cures for cancer, neurological and immune disorders, diabetes, aging and heart disease. It models and interprets genomic complexity, integrates basic research with clinical application, educates current and future scientists, and provides critical data, tools and services to the global biomedical community.

EEO Statement: The Jackson Laboratory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.

Bar Harbor

The Jackson Laboratory's 43-acre scenic Bar Harbor campus is nestled between the Gulf of Maine and the mountains of Acadia National Park. Some of the best hiking and biking in the world (over 50 square miles of mountains, lakes, views, and dramatic coastline) is accessible from our campus. We are one mile from downtown Bar Harbor, which offers a vibrant downtown district with a plethora of restaurants, shops, museums, and galleries.

Ellsworth

The Charles E. Hewett Center in Ellsworth, Maine, is a state-of-the‑art facility that serves researchers world wide. The facility represents the culmination of nine decades of unmatched experience and leadership in breeding and caring for laboratory mice. Ellsworth, Maine, is one of Maine’s fastest growing cities. With a growth rate of nearly 20%, Ellsworth is a bustling year‑round community and acts as a hub for surrounding towns. It is located nearby Acadia National Park and hosts numerous special events, concerts and festivals each year. Residents have access to fabulous shopping, recreation, museums, galleries, and dining at a variety of independent restaurants.

Farmington

JAX Genomic Medicine is transforming medicine by improving patient care, lowering costs, and increasing life span and health span. JAX Genomic Medicine’s research focuses on the complex genetic causes of disease and on the development of genomic solutions tailored to each person's unique genetic makeup. JAX Genomic Medicine sits on a 17-acre site on the campus of the University of Connecticut Health Center. The 183,500‑square‑foot facility opened in the fall of 2014. Now, it houses over 300 biomedical researchers, technicians, and support staff in state‑of‑the‑art computing facilities and laboratories. In Connecticut, JAX resides in the scenic town of Farmington, in the state’s capitol region. The Hartford region, which offers some of the best public schools in the country, is made up of both bigger cities and smaller, charming historic New England towns. JAX Genomic Medicine is also geographically located within 2 hours of Boston and New York and is close to multiple transportation systems, including bus lines, highways, railroads and international airports.

Sacramento

The JAX® Mice, Clinical and Research Services facility is located in Sacramento, the state capital of California. Sacramento is less than a two‑hour drive from San Francisco, Napa Valley, and scenic Lake Tahoe, and a short flight to both Los Angeles and Orange County. Sacramento is the birthplace of the nation’s Farm to Fork movement, and offers excellent restaurants, gastro‑pubs, wineries, theaters, and museums. Outdoor activities are plentiful: Boating, white water rafting, and riding the scenic bicycle trails are popular. Housing and other costs of living are more affordable in Sacramento and its surrounding suburbs than in most other neighboring areas in the North Bay, making Sacramento one of the hottest housing markets in the country year after year.

Augusta

JAX’s Maine Cancer Genomics Initiative (MCGI) is located in Augusta, Maine, in the Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care (HACCC), at Maine General Hospital. It began operations in 2016 with three overarching goals: to provide cancer genomic testing for Maine cancer patients; to develop and deliver physician education about clinical genomic cancer diagnostics; and to build a network in Maine of oncology practices conducting studies in genomic medicine.