Research Assistant Professor-Genomic Sequencing Data Analysis

Tuskegee University; Tuskegee (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Tuskegee University seeks a Research Assistant Professor specializing in genomic sequencing data analysis to lead computational and statistical work on large-scale datasets (WGS, WES, RNA-Seq, spatial transcriptomics). The role combines independent research with collaborative team science across cancer biology and precision medicine.

Responsibilities include developing pipelines for variant calling and multi-omics analyses, applying ML approaches, mentoring students, and contributing to

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree in bioinformatics, computational biology, genomics, computer science, statistics, or related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in NGS data analysis (quality control, alignment, variant calling, interpretation).
• Proficiency with bioinformatics tools (GATK, samtools, bcftools, STAR, HISAT2, Cell Ranger, Seurat) and programming languages (Python, R, Bash).
• Experience with HPC and cloud-based analysis platforms.
• Experience in cancer genomics, single-cell/spatial transcriptomics, or epigenomics analyses.

Responsibilities

• Lead computational and statistical analyses of large-scale genomic datasets (WGS, WES, RNA-Seq, spatial transcriptomics).
• Develop and implement bioinformatics pipelines for variant calling, transcriptome profiling, and multi-omics integration.
• Apply machine learning to identify genomic alterations and biomarkers.
• Collaborate with wet-lab scientists to integrate genomic data with experiments.
• Contribute to manuscript preparation and grant applications.
• Mentor graduate students, postdocs, and staff in computational genomics.
• Maintain data management, quality control, and reproducibility standards.

Skills

Genomic data analysis

NGS data analysis

Machine learning

Statistics

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent

Tools

GATK

samtools

bcftools

STAR

HISAT2

Cell Ranger

Seurat

Nextflow

Snakemake

Docker

Git

Python

R

Bash

Job description

Research Assistant Professor-Genomic Sequencing Data Analysis

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Research Assistant Professor with expertise in genomic sequencing data analysis to join our multidisciplinary research team. The successful candidate will lead computational and statistical analyses of large-scale genomic datasets, including whole-genome, whole-exome, and transcriptomic sequencing, to advance projects in cancer biology, precision medicine, and related biomedical fields. This position offers the opportunity to develop independent research while contributing to collaborative team science.

• Perform high-quality computational analysis of next-generation sequencing (NGS) data, including short and long-read whole-genome, whole-exome, RNA-Seq, and spatial transcriptomics datasets.
• Develop and implement bioinformatics pipelines for variant calling, structural variant detection, transcriptome profiling, and integrative multi-omics analyses.
• Apply statistical and machine learning approaches to identify genomic alterations, biomarkers, and functional networks.
• Collaborate with wet-lab scientists to integrate genomic data with experimental results.
• Contribute to manuscript preparation, figure generation, and presentation of findings at scientific conferences.
• Write and contribute to competitive grant applications, providing preliminary data and computational expertise.
• Mentor graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and research staff in computational genomics.
• Maintain data management, quality control, and reproducibility standards in accordance with institutional and funding agency guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree, with postdoctoral training in bioinformatics, computational biology, genomics, computer science, statistics, or related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in NGS data analysis, including quality control, alignment, variant calling, and downstream interpretation.
• Proficiency with bioinformatics tools (e.g., GATK, samtools, bcftools, STAR, HISAT2, Cell Ranger, Seurat) and programming languages (e.g., Python, R, Bash).
• Experience working with high-performance computing and cloud-based analysis platforms.
• Experience with cancer genomics, single-cell and spatial transcriptomics, or epigenomic data analysis.

Physical Demands

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Status

Status Full-Time

Skills and Attributes

• Familiarity with database development, workflow management systems (e.g., Nextflow, Snakernake), and reproducible research practices (e.g., Docker, Git).
• Strong track record of peer-reviewed publications in genomic data analysis.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary research teams.

Additional Employment Details

Will this position required travel? yes

Will this position required night, weekend, and after hour work? yes

Will this positon be supported using grants or contract funding? yes

Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Open Date

04/07/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcript 1
• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Letter of Recommendation 3

Optional Documents

• Other