University of South Florida Libraries · 1 day ago
Assistant Professor Faculty Position – Genetic Epidemiology, Multi-Omics, and Bioinformatics.
Tampa, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expThe University of South Florida Libraries is seeking to fill a non-tenure earning position as an Assistant Professor in Genetic Epidemiology, Multi-Omics, and Bioinformatics. The role involves conducting collaborative research, supporting ongoing Institute activities, and potentially mentoring graduate students.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Use bioinformatics and machine learning tools to analyze high-throughput omic data, including WGS, GWAS, DNA methylation, RNA-seq, lipidomics, gut microbiome data, etc
Perform analyses to examine how multiomic markers are associated with Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease
Develop and implement methods for integrative analysis of available multiomic data, including genomic, epigenomic, transcriptomic, lipidomic, proteomic, and metabolomic data
Prepare manuscripts, grant proposals, and scientific meetings presentations
Qualification
Required
All candidates must have earned a Ph.D. degree in Bioinformatics, Biostatistics/Statistics, Statistical Genetics, Genetic Epidemiology, or a related discipline, and have demonstrated productivity and leadership in their chosen field, and should complement existing strengths in the Institute, which include epidemiology, biostatistics, statistical genetics, and bioinformatics
The successful candidate will have also demonstrated excellence and creativity in research
Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor
For Assistant/Associate Professor - Normally will have produced creative work, professional writing or research in refereed and other professional journals and be a recognized authority in the field of specialization
Preferred
Working knowledge of programming proficiency in R or Python and shell scripting on UNIX/Linux environments, particularly with large data files in various formats
Experience in analysis of human sequence data using bioinformatics tools (e.g., trimmomatic, bowtie, SAMtools, GATK, Picard, HOMER) and genetic databases (Ensembl Genes, 1000 Genomes, ESP, HapMap)
Working knowledge of statistical genetics will be a plus
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Benefits
Medical, dental and life insurance plans
Retirement plan options
Employee and dependent tuition programs
Generous leave
Hundreds of employee perks and discounts
Company
University of South Florida Libraries
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Funding
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