Assistant or Associate Professor in Cancer Genomics

University of Maryland, Baltimore; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 143,862 - 177,330; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave package

Comprehensive health insurance

Tuition remission for employees and dependents

Job summary

The University of Maryland, Baltimore is inviting applications for tenure-track faculty positions as an Assistant or Associate Professor at the Institute for Genome Sciences and the Greenbaum Comprehensive Cancer Center. Candidates should possess a Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D., and showcase expertise in multi-omics for cancer research.

This role involves participation in an integrated research environment, mentoring, and collaboration with various research entities. The position offers a salary range of $143,862 to $177,330 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in genomics and computational oncology.
• Ability to establish a funded research program.
• Experience in mentoring and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Engage in a transdisciplinary genomics and computational oncology research program.
• Participate in mentoring and teaching activities.
• Collaborate with clinical and basic scientists.

Skills

Expertise in multi-omics approaches

Analysis of tumor biology and clinical data

Strong collaboration skills

Education

Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. in related fields

Job description

The University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor jointly appointed between the Institute for Genome Sciences (IGS) and the Greenbaum Comprehensive Cancer Center (UMGCCC). Applicants are expected to participate in a transdisciplinary genomics and computational oncology research program. IGS will provide hybrid wet and dry laboratory space as needed. Applicants should possess demonstrated expertise in developing and applying multi-omics approaches for basic and translational cancer research. We especially encourage applicants with research programs focused on tumor evolution, subclone and mutational analysis, chromatin structure, 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, systems biology, biology, computational biology, bioinformatics, bioengineering, or a related discipline, with a strong background in analyzing and integrating tumor biology and clinical data streams. 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 and UMGCCC as well as the broader UMSOM. Primary reporting and research time will be at IGS, with translational oncology research opportunities in UMGCCC. 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 translational and basic cancer researchers in the Greenbaum Comprehensive Cancer Center and develop close partnerships with the University of Maryland College Park and the newly formed Institute for Health Computing (www.ihc.umaryland.edu), enhancing opportunities for cross-disciplinary clinical research with the University of Maryland Medical Center.

About the Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center

The University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center is a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center within the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, the flagship academic hospital of the University of Maryland Medical System. It offers a multidisciplinary approach to treating all types of cancer and has an active clinical and basic science research program through its relationship with the University of Maryland School of Medicine. The center is ranked among the top 50 cancer programs in the country by US News & World Report.

The salary range for this position is $143,862 to $177,330 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.

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 [e-mail]. 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 [e-mail]. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled.