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University of Missouri-Columbia · 22 hours ago

Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (Tenure Track) & Director of the Canine Genetics Laboratory

Columbia, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

The University of Missouri-Columbia is seeking candidates for an open Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor position to serve as the Director of the Canine Genetics Laboratory in the College of Veterinary Medicine. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing an independent research program in canine genetics, leading laboratory activities, and engaging in collaborative research while also participating in teaching and training students.

Higher Education

Diversity & Inclusion

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop and sustain an externally funded, independent research program in canine genetics, with emphasis on the following areas: Trait-allele association studies, Genomic architecture of complex traits, Drivers of genetic susceptibility to disease, Translational genomics and precision health

Lead and direct the activities of the Canine Genetics Laboratory. Manage and supervise laboratory researchers, support staff, and students

Engage in collaborative research, especially with veterinary clinician scientists, to further the goals and impacts of the laboratory

Pursue and obtain external funding to support the mission and objectives of the laboratory

Regularly publish, present findings, and participate in the greater scientific discussion and community

Foster and build positive relationships across the College of Veterinary Medicine, the School of Medicine, the broader University of Missouri community, and across the scientific community to drive the discovery process

Maintain and grow a key partnership with the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA)

Participate in the teaching and training of students within the College of Veterinary Medicine and the University of Missouri. Provide mentorship to graduate students and postdoctoral fellows

Engage in faculty, departmental, college, and university governance activities as called upon by the Department Chair or other leaders

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Canine genomicsBioinformaticsWhole genome sequencingFunctional genomicsGenetics researchHereditary diseaseGenetic mutationLaboratory managementCollaborative researchTeachingMentoring

Required

A PhD or equivalent degree in Genetics, Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biology, Pathobiology, or an equivalent field of study

Background of rigorous research in areas such as genetics, hereditary disease, genetic mutation

Expertise in canine genomics and experience with bioinformatics, whole genome sequencing, or functional genomics is essential

Experience managing and leading an academic research laboratory

Experience managing and leading a Core facility, diagnostic lab and/or fee-for-service operation

History of and ability to engage in collaborative research endeavors

Ability to meet tenure standards at the University of Missouri

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision plans

Retirement

Educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses

Company

University of Missouri-Columbia

The University of Missouri-Columbia offers a comprehensive range of programs, services, and activities as a public research university.

Founded in 2011

Columbia, Missouri, USA

10001+ employees

https://missouri.edu

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