Professor of Bioinformatics

Brigham Young University; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Biology at Brigham Young University invites applications for a continuing faculty status (CFS) position in Bioinformatics. We seek a candidate whose teaching and research programs will strengthen interdisciplinary training at the interface of biology, computation, and data science.

The successful candidate will teach courses such as BIO 165, BIO 264, and upper-division and graduate courses in bioinformatics, data analysis, and machine learning.

Qualifications

• PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, or closely related field; must be completed by start date.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in bioinformatics, computational biology, or related areas.
• Establish and maintain an externally visible research program with mentor involvement of undergraduates and graduate students.
• Develop and deliver curriculum that integrates computational methods in biology and data science.
• Contribute to the academic life of the department through teaching, research, and service.

Skills

Data analysis

Programming

Machine learning

AI in biology

Education

PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science

Job description

Required Degree:

PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, or a closely related field. The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Experience:

Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in bioinformatics, computational biology, or related areas. Evidence of an active research program in bioinformatics or a related discipline that engages undergraduate and graduate students. Experience in data analysis, programming, machine learning, and artificial intelligence as applied to biological systems is expected.

Duties/Expectations:

The Department of Biology at Brigham Young University invites applications for a continuing faculty status (CFS) position in Bioinformatics. We seek a candidate whose teaching and research programs will strengthen interdisciplinary training at the interface of biology, computation, and data science.

Primary teaching responsibilities will include courses such as BIO 165 (Introduction to Bioinformatics), BIO 264 (Computational Methods for Biologists), and upper-division and graduate courses in bioinformatics, data analysis, and machine learning. These courses serve students across multiple programs, including Biology, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, and other areas within the College of Life Sciences. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the development and delivery of curriculum that integrates computational methods within biologically meaningful contexts.

The successful candidate will establish and maintain an externally visible research program that involves undergraduate and graduate students in mentored research experiences. Research areas may include, but are not limited to, bioinformatics, computational biology, machine learning for biological data, artificial intelligence in the life sciences, or related data-driven approaches. Candidates whose work advances or applies AI-enabled methods to biological problems are particularly encouraged to apply.

Faculty are expected to contribute to the academic life of the department through teaching, research, and service. This includes mentoring students, participating in departmental and university service, and supporting the mission of Brigham Young University.

BELONGING STATEMENT

United by our common primary identity as children of God, BYU values equal opportunity. We also value and embrace the variety of individual characteristics, life experiences and circumstances, perspectives, talents, and gifts of each member of the BYU community and the richness and strength they bring in helping create and support an environment of covenant belonging centered in Jesus Christ. Candidates with experience in and commitment to mentoring students from a variety of backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

All faculty are required to abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress & G­rooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrine of the affiliated church.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.