Assistant Professor, Computational Cancer Genomics

University of Miami Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Miami invites applications for an Assistant Professor – Research track in the Department of Medicine, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. The incumbent will lead computational cancer genomics projects, mentor students, and seek federal funding while collaborating across UM schools.

The role emphasizes multi-omics, cancer immunology, and translational platforms, with teaching duties and potential lectures across UM campuses.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in computational biology or related field with strong publication record.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise research projects and trainees.
• Proven ability to develop collaborative research projects and grants.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead an independent, externally funded research program in computational cancer biology.
• Develop computational tools and frameworks for multi-omics data interpretation.
• Collaborate with clinical and laboratory investigators to translate computational findings.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Teaching in lab

Grant writing

Collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in computational biology/bioinformatics/biophysics

Job description

University of Miami invites applications for an Assistant Professor – Research track in the Department of Medicine, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. The incumbent will lead computational cancer genomics projects, mentor students, and seek federal funding while collaborating across UM schools.

The role emphasizes multi-omics, cancer immunology, and translational platforms, with teaching duties and potential lectures across UM campuses.