Assistant Professor - SOM Institute For Genome Sciences

University of Maryland, Baltimore; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 144,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Retirement and leave benefits

Job summary

The University of Maryland School of Medicine 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 Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center (UMGCCC) in Baltimore.

The successful candidate will lead transdisciplinary genomics and computational oncology research, with hybrid wet and dry laboratory space provided and opportunities for translational cancer

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 UMGCCCas well as the broader UMSOM.
• Primary reporting and research time will be at IGS, with translational oncology research opportunities in UMGCCC.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Genomics

Computational biology

Bioinformatics

Collaboration

Education

Ph.D.

M.D.

M.D./Ph.D.

Job description

Job Description

The University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) invitesapplications for tenure-track faculty positions at the rank ofAssistant Professor or Associate Professor jointlyappointed between the Institute for Genome Sciences (IGS) and theGreenbaum Comprehensive Cancer Center (UMGCCC).

About the Institute for Genome Sciences

IGS (www.igs.umaryland.edu) is a transdisciplinary researchinstitute committed to high-impact science that advances globalhuman health. With a collaborative faculty of over 30investigators, IGS fosters a highly integrative researchenvironment with expertise spanning the quantitative and datasciences, 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 sequencingplatforms, as well as single-cell and spatial transcriptomicsthrough Maryland Genomics, our high-throughput core laboratory.Faculty also benefit from advanced computational infrastructure forhigh-throughput genomics datasets and data infrastructuresupporting numerous genomics consortia. The candidate will beencouraged to build a research program collaborating withtranslational and basic cancer researchers in the GreenbaumComprehensive Cancer Center and develop close partnerships with theUniversity of Maryland College Park and the newly formed Institutefor Health Computing (www.ihc.umaryland.edu), enhancingopportunities for cross-disciplinary clinical research with theUniversity of Maryland Medical Center.

About the Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center

The University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart GreenebaumComprehensive Cancer Center is a National CancerInstitute-designated comprehensive cancer center within theUniversity of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, the flagshipacademic hospital of the University of Maryland Medical System. Itoffers a multidisciplinary approach to treating all types of cancerand has an active clinical and basic science research programthrough its relationship with the University of Maryland School ofMedicine. The center is ranked among the top 50 cancer programs inthe country by US News & World Report.

The salary range for this position is $143,862 to $177,330 whichrepresents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position andis based on the University of Maryland School of Medicine’s goodfaith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will beeligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actualcompensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and willultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include thesuccessful candidate's geographic location, skills, workexperience, internal equity, market conditions,education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined bythe University.

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package thatprioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professionaldevelopment. This position participates in a retirement programthat must be selected and is effective on your date of hire.Faculty receive a generous leave package that includes over 4 weeksof vacation accrued each year, paid holidays, personal leave,unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance;professional learning and development programs; tuition remissionfor employees and their dependents at any University System ofMaryland school.

Responsibilities

Applicants are expected to participate in a transdisciplinarygenomics and computational oncology research program. IGS willprovide hybrid wet and dry laboratory space as needed. Applicantsshould possess demonstrated expertise in developing and applyingmulti-omics approaches for basic and translational cancer research.We especially encourage applicants with research programs focusedon tumor evolution, subclone and mutational analysis, chromatinstructure, antigen prediction, immune repertoire sequencing, orother related areas.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. ingenomics, systems biology, biology, computational biology,bioinformatics, bioengineering, or a related discipline, with a strong background in analyzing and integrating tumor biology andclinical data streams. Candidates should demonstrate the potentialto establish a funded research program and have a strong trackrecord of collaborations with clinical and basic scientists. Thesuccessful candidate will be expected to engage in mentoring andteaching and contribute to the service missions of IGS and UMGCCCas well as the broader UMSOM. Primary reporting and research timewill be at IGS, with translational oncology research opportunitiesin UMGCCC. We welcome applicants with research experience inacademia, industry, or government who can bring all perspectivesand expertise to our team.

UMB is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants willreceive consideration for employment without regard to sex, genderidentity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, nationalorigin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any othercharacteristic protected by law or policy. If you need a reasonableaccommodation for a disability for any part of the employmentprocess, please submit an online request or contact [e-mail] .Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonableaccommodation will be responded to from this email address.

We value diversity and how it enriches our academic and scientificcommunity and strive toward cultivating an inclusive environmentthat supports all employees.

About Us

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is Maryland’s publichealth, law, and human services university. Six professionalschools and the interdisciplinary Graduate School confer themajority of health care, human services, and law professionaldegrees in Maryland each year.

Our goal is to support the University’s mission of education,research, clinical care, and public service by amplifying UMB’svoice as a thought and action leader, and to enhance goodwill inthe communities and people with whom we engage. UMB is a publicuniversity and constituent institution of the University System ofMaryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physicallywithin the State of Maryland.

UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforceand is proud Regular and contractual employee are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package

About the Team

The University of Maryland School of Medicine (SOM) was charteredin 1807 as the first public medical school in the United States. Itcontinues today as one of the fastest growing, top-tier biomedicalresearch enterprises in the world. SOM is dedicated to providingexcellence in biomedical education, basic and clinical research,quality patient care and service to improve the health of thecitizens of Maryland and beyond.