Faculty.Professor.Associate - Full-Time

University of Pittsburgh; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Atlanta is seeking a Full-Time Associate Professor in the Tenure Stream. The successful candidate will lead a research team in experimental or computational systems biology, addressing fundamental biomedical questions while facilitating translation towards clinical applications. A Ph.D. and experience in high-impact research are required. This position offers opportunities for collaborative interdisciplinary work and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum education level of Ph.D. or equivalent.
• One to three years of relevant work experience preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership in high-impact research.

Responsibilities

• Lead a research team using experimental or computational systems biology.
• Address fundamental biomedical questions.
• Facilitate translation towards clinical applications.

Skills

Leadership in high-impact research

Systems biology

Computational biology

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Systems Biology or related field

Job description

Overview

Full-Time, Tenure Stream, Associate Professor position at the University of Pittsburgh in the School of Medicine in the Department of Computational & Systems Biology.

Full-Time, Tenure Stream, Associate Professor position at the University of Pittsburgh in the School of Medicine in the Department of Computational & Systems Biology. We invite applications for a Full-Time, Associate Professor, in the Tenure Stream, in the School of Medicine, in the Department of Computational and Systems Biology (CSB) at the University of Pittsburgh's School of Medicine.

Responsibilities

We are seeking creative, productive, and collaborative colleagues to lead a research team using experimental or computational systems biology approaches to address fundamental biomedical questions and, where appropriate, facilitate translation towards clinical application.

The successful candidate will have a minimum education level of Ph.D. degree or equivalent in Systems Biology, Computational Biology or in a related field and have completed a productive postdoctoral fellowship having published impactful work relevant for the fields of experimental or computational systems biology. One to three years of work experience preferred (inclusive of postdoctoral work) and demonstrated leadership in high-impact research, with interdisciplinary collaborations and multidisciplinary research accomplishments in one or more of the following areas:

• Systems Genetics. Blend large-scale experimental and computational approaches to map the connections between genetic changes and traits (including disease). Translate genomes into mechanistic insights and actionable understanding (e.g., precision therapy).
• Molecular Mechanism and Therapeutics. Understand and exploit the intricate interplay of proteins and/or other biological macromolecules. Reveal molecular forces driving shapes, interactions, and dynamics, and/or discover therapeutics that usefully modulate human model systems.

While the position requires interest and accomplishments in computational and/or theoretical biomedical sciences, we would welcome candidates who combine dry work with wet experimental approaches.

About Pitt / Equal Opportunity

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment & Location

Assignment Category : Full-time regular

Campus : Pittsburgh

Child Protection Clearances : Not Applicable

Required Attachments

Required Attachments : Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Letters of Recommendation, Teaching Statement

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.