Translational Human Genomics - Professor Series (tenure/tenure track)

UC Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 297,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Irvine’s Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, invites applications for a full-time faculty position in the Line (tenure-track) series. The focus is on human genomics for rare and common conditions, with multi-omic and translational approaches, including AI/LLM in genomics and data ethics.

The successful hire will establish an externally funded program, teach, and mentor students, and participate in PRIME-LC to improve care for underserved Latino communities.

Qualifications

• MD/PhD or equivalent required; clinical/academic credentials.
• Strong background in human genomics and translational science.
• Experience with big data, AI/LLM in genomics, and bioethics considerations.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead an extramurally funded research program.
• Contribute to teaching and mentoring for graduate/medical students.
• Collaborate across departments and PRIME-LC initiative.

Skills

Genomics

Bioinformatics

Translational science

Education

MD, MD/PhD, PhD, or equivalent

Tools

R

Python

Genomics tools

Job description

Salary range:

The salary range for this position is $142, 637 - $297, 107. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See Professional Series/Adjunct, Clinical X, HS Clinical, In Residence, Ladder Rank . “Off-scale salaries” and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.

Position Description

The Department of Pediatric at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level in the Line (tenure-track) series in the School of Medicine. The position will be in the broad areas of human genomics applied to rare and common genetic conditions. Special emphasis is placed on multi-omic approaches applied to variant analysis and translational genomics, including diagnostic and other methodological applications, bioinformatics analytical pipelines, and genetic risk evaluation strategies.

Applicants must hold an MD, MD/PhD, PhD, or equivalent. Since translational genomics is multi-faceted, ideal candidates should have formal training or substantial experience in human genetics, genomics-relevant bioinformatics and translational science, as well as an understanding of challenges associated with big data, use of AI/LLM in genomics and bioethical concerns. We especially encourage creative and collaborative scientists who will use innovative strategies to apply computational biology and data science to advance the understanding of human health and disease in all people, including underserved populations.

Successful hire will be expected to establish and maintain an extramurally-funded research program and fulfill the Departmental teaching and mentoring expectations for graduate and medical students. The successful hire will participate as faculty in the UCI Program in Medical Education for the Latino Community (PRIME-LC). This is a five-year dual degree program designed to create leaders and physician-advocates who will work with underserved Latino communities.

UCI is a world-class research university ranked in the top 10 public universities by US News and World Report. UCI is home to more than 37,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Its multiple schools include Biological Sciences, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nursing, Public Health, Law, Engineering, Physical Sciences, Information and Computer Sciences in addition to the School of Medicine. UCI Health has multiple locations in Orange, Irvine, and throughout Orange County, and includes an NCCN site for cancer care, NCATS-funded institute for Clinical and Translational Sciences, and an NIH-funded Undiagnosed Disease Network site. The Institute for Clinical and Translational Science and the Institute for Precision Health provide an outstanding environment for genomics research.

Criteria For The Ladder Rank Series

Ladder-rank Faculty will serve as research scholars, clinicians, and educators. They are expected to design and lead significant, thematic research with extramural support. Teaching is required and may include clinical, classroom or lab teaching. Service as part of the academic community takes many forms, and is also expected for faculty. The successful candidate will have a major focus on innovative, high-impact research in the general field of human genomic science as reflected by high-impact publications and peer-reviewed extramural funding as a principal investigator.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

• MD, MD/PhD, PhD, or equivalent.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Statement of Research
• Reflective Teaching and Mentoring Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement .

Reference Requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

About UC Irvine

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

• “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
• APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment .

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Job location

Irvine, CA