Tenure-Track Genomics & Computational Oncology Scientist

University of Maryland, Baltimore; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 144,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Retirement and leave benefits

Job summary

The University of Maryland School of Medicine invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor jointly appointed between the Institute for Genome Sciences (IGS) and the Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center (UMGCCC) in Baltimore.

The successful candidate will lead transdisciplinary genomics and computational oncology research, with hybrid wet and dry laboratory space provided and opportunities for translational cancer

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. in genomics, systems biology, biology, computational biology, bioinformatics, bioengineering, or a related discipline, with a strong background in analyzing and integrating tumor biology and clinical data streams.
• Candidates should demonstrate the potential to establish a funded research program and have a strong track record of collaborations with clinical and basic scientists.
• The successful candidate will be expected to engage in mentoring and teaching and contribute to the service missions of IGS and UMGCCCas well as the broader UMSOM.
• Primary reporting and research time will be at IGS, with translational oncology research opportunities in UMGCCC.

Responsibilities

• Applicants are expected to participate in a transdisciplinary genomics and computational oncology research program.
• IGS will provide hybrid wet and dry laboratory space as needed.
• Applicants should possess demonstrated expertise in developing and applying multi-omics approaches for basic and translational cancer research.
• We especially encourage applicants with research programs focused on tumor evolution, subclone and mutational analysis, chromatin structure, antigen prediction, immune repertoire sequencing, or other related areas.

Skills

Genomics

Computational biology

Bioinformatics

Collaboration

Education

Ph.D.

M.D.

M.D./Ph.D.

Job description

The University of Maryland School of Medicine invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor jointly appointed between the Institute for Genome Sciences (IGS) and the Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center (UMGCCC) in Baltimore.

The successful candidate will lead transdisciplinary genomics and computational oncology research, with hybrid wet and dry laboratory space provided and opportunities for translational cancer