Instructor/Assistant Professor - RNA Biology and Therapeutics, Genomics and Bioinformatics

Inside Higher Ed; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Support for research infrastructure

Mentorship opportunities

Competitive total rewards package

Job summary

A leading research institution in Baltimore seeks a creative and collaborative scientist to establish an independent research program in RNA biology and therapeutics. The candidate will mentor trainees while pursuing externally funded research. A Ph.D. or M.D. is required along with expertise in RNA biology. This role offers an opportunity to join a vibrant research community and contribute to impactful research in cancer biology, within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in RNA Biology and a track record of independent research.
• Interest in building partnerships in cancer biology, hematology/oncology.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead an independent research program in RNA biology.
• Collaborate with other investigators and mentor trainees.
• Participate in departmental service aligned with faculty expectations.

Skills

RNA Biology

Gene regulation

Computational methods

Statistical computing

Scripting languages (Python, R)

Collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent doctoral degree

Tools

High-performance computing

Cloud-based platforms

Job description

Overview

We invite applications for a creative and collaborative scientist whose research emphasizes understanding of RNA biology, gene regulation, RNA-therapeutic and experience in computational and statistical methods. The successful candidate will join a vibrant, interdisciplinary research community with strengths in RNA therapeutics, genomics, systems biology, bioengineering, single-cell technologies and translational cancer/hematology research. The candidate will be a part of recently funded multi-million-dollar grant awarded to Cancer and Blood Disorders Institute at the Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and lead an independent, externally funded research program in RNA biology, RNA-based therapeutics and bioinformatics.
• Collaborate with investigators in the Cancer & Blood Disorders Institute, as well as other institutes and departments at JHACH and the JHUSOM.
• Mentor trainees (postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and/or undergraduate researchers) and contribute to the training mission of the institution.
• Participate in departmental and institutional service aligned with faculty rank and expectations (e.g., seminars, committee service, outreach).
• Pursue or build upon externally-sponsored funding (NIH, NSF, state, foundation) and publish in peer-reviewed journals.
• Contribute to an inclusive, collegial research environment, in line with the institution's commitment to diversity and excellence.

Rank And Appointment

Appointment will be made at the rank of Instructor or Assistant Professor, depending on the candidate's experience and accomplishments. The rank will be commensurate with qualifications and external research trajectory. Promotion and/or tenure track status will follow the standard policies of JHUSOM.

Environment & Support

Candidates will join a dynamic, interdisciplinary community engaged in forefront research across RNA Biology, genomics and therapeutics. The institution offers dedicated support for research infrastructure, mentorship and collaboration across departments. Living and working in the Tampa Bay / St. Petersburg area offers an attractive cost of living, excellent quality of life and proximity to the resources of the Johns Hopkins network.

Qualifications (Required)

• Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in Molecular Biology, Genetics genomics, biostatistics, or a related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in RNA Biology, gene regulation, genomics, preferably with a track record of independent research and publications.
• Interest in and readiness to build partnerships with faculty in cancer biology, hematology/oncology, epigenetics/epi-transcriptomics, imaging, or related fields.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, R) and statistical computing; ability to analyze large-scale datasets and use high-performance computing or cloud-based platforms will be an advantage.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Track record of (or strong potential for) external funding support (e.g., NIH/NSF or equivalent).
• Experience working with single-cell genomics, epigenomics/epi-transcriptomics, RNA-seq, long-non-coding RNAs, circular RNAs, or RNA therapeutics.
• Prior collaborations in biomedical engineering, systems biology or translational therapeutics.
• Experience mentoring trainees or leading collaborative research projects.

Application Instructions

Applicants should apply through Interfolio. To apply for this position, visit: apply.interfolio.com/178061.

Salary Range

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins University'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.

Total Rewards

Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. To that end, the university does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or other legally protected characteristic. The university is committed to providing qualified individuals access to all academic and employment programs, benefits and activities on the basis of demonstrated ability, performance and merit without regard to personal factors that are irrelevant to the program involved.

Pre-Employment Information

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Background Checks

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check including education verification.

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Diversity and Inclusion

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Vaccine Requirements

Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

Additional Provisions

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly. The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.