Research Track Faculty: Computational Cancer Genomics

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Miami seeks an ambitious Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine/Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center to lead computational cancer biology initiatives. The role emphasizes multi-omics data interpretation, translational collaborations, and external grant-funded projects.

The incumbent will manage a lab, supervise students, and contribute to translational platforms while advancing cancer genomics and immune-oncology research.

Qualifications

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse constituencies.
• Proven track record in scientific techniques and collaboration.
• Experience running a funded research project and supervising students or postdocs.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead an independent, externally funded research program in computational cancer biology.
• Develop computational tools for multi-omics data interpretation.
• Collaborate with clinical and laboratory investigators to translate findings.
• Mentor and supervise postdoctoral fellows and graduate students.
• Pursue extramural funding and contribute to grants as PI or co-investigator.

Skills

Scientific communication

Diversity & collaboration

Research leadership

Lab management

Education

Ph.D. in computational biology, bioinformatics, biophysics, or related field

Job description

University of Miami seeks an ambitious Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine/Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center to lead computational cancer biology initiatives. The role emphasizes multi-omics data interpretation, translational collaborations, and external grant-funded projects.

The incumbent will manage a lab, supervise students, and contribute to translational platforms while advancing cancer genomics and immune-oncology research.