Assistant Professor of Bioinformatics

University of Pennsylvania

Institution: University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine
Department: Department of Genetics, Biostatistics, Epidemiology & Bioinformatics, or Medicine (appointment based on expertise)
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Employment Type: Tenure-track, Assistant Professor
Application Deadline: April 15, 2024 (rolling thereafter)

Position Overview

  • Research Focus:

    • Statistical genetics, genetic epidemiology, translational bioinformatics, or biomedical informatics applied to human genetics and genomics

    • Leveraging biobanks (Penn Medicine’s 275,000+ patient biobank)

    • Linking EHR data with genetic/genomic data to understand complex disease

    • Development of novel analytical methods (computational biology, statistical genetics, machine learning, AI)

  • Responsibilities:

    • Establish and run an independent, extramurally funded research lab

    • Publish in high-impact journals

    • Collaborate across departments within PSOM and the wider University

    • Teach and mentor graduate and medical students, participate in graduate groups

Qualifications

Required:

  • Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D.

  • Postdoctoral research experience demonstrating strong promise for independent research

  • Expertise in computational genomics, statistical genetics, or bioinformatics

Preferred/Highly Valued:

  • Experience with large-scale biobank and EHR data

  • Track record of publications and external funding potential

Application Instructions

Submit the following via the online application:

  • Cover letter

  • Curriculum vitae

  • Research statement (2–3 pages)

  • Teaching statement

  • Diversity statement

  • Names of three references

Notes:

  • Competitive salary, start-up funding, and high-quality lab space provided

  • Faculty appointment and secondary appointments tailored to candidate expertise

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