Translational Bioinformatics Scientist (Genomics & AI)

musc; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track or non-tenure track Assistant Professor position in Translational Bioinformatics. We seek collaborators leveraging large-scale human genomic and health data to advance precision medicine and improve health outcomes.

Successful candidates will build impactful programs translating genomic discoveries into clinical and population health insights, with experience integrating multimodal data.

Qualifications

• PhD, MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent degree in biomedical informatics, computational biology, genetics/genomics, biostatistics, computer science, genetic epidemiology, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an independent, nationally recognized, externally funded research program in translational bioinformatics, human genetics, genomics, precision medicine, and/or AI-enabled biomedical discovery.
• Conduct innovative research leveraging EHR-linked biobanks and large-scale genomic and clinical datasets to investigate disease risk, therapeutic response, and health outcomes.
• Develop and apply advanced statistical, computational, and AI/ML methods for the analysis of genomic, sequencing, phenotypic, and health-related data.
• Lead and collaborate on studies involving GWAS, PheWAS, fine-mapping, polygenic risk modeling, pharmacogenomics, genetic epidemiology, genomic medicine, and related areas.
• Collaborate with investigators across MUSC, including clinical, translational, biomedical, public health, and data science researchers, to advance interdisciplinary research initiatives.
• Contribute to institutional efforts supporting precision medicine, biobank science, genomics, and AI-driven healthcare innovation.
• Teach and mentor students, fellows, and trainees in biomedical informatics, data science, genetics, genomics, and related graduate education programs.
• Participate in the training and mentoring of the next generation of researchers through interdisciplinary research, educational, and workforce development initiatives.
• Contribute to service activities within the Division, Department, College, University, and the broader scientific community.

Skills

AI/ML methods

Education

PhD/MD/MD PhD or equivalent in biomedical informatics or related field

Job description

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track or non-tenure track Assistant Professor position in Translational Bioinformatics. We seek collaborators leveraging large-scale human genomic and health data to advance precision medicine and improve health outcomes.

Successful candidates will build impactful programs translating genomic discoveries into clinical and population health insights, with experience integrating multimodal data.