Bioinformatics Faculty Appointment
Posting Department: Pediatrics
Posted Date: 05/10/2011
Expire Date: 05/09/2013
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Department of Pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seek candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure research track. The successful applicant will have experience in the field of health or life sciences or a related appropriate field. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree and have demonstrated excellent qualifications in research.
We are seeking candidates with expertise in computational biology,statistical bioinformatics, statistical genetics, and genome-enabled medicine. Possible methodological research projects include, but are not limited to, developing statistical/computational methods for integrated analysis of genomic data, analysis of next-generation sequencing and RNA-seq data, pathway-and genetic interactions in genome-wide studies, and developing innovative genome analysis methods and software. Duties include methodological and collaborative research in pediatric medicine and advising bioinformatics support services.
The Department has strong ties with world-class biostatistics, bioinformatics, and genomics groups at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania. This environment provides rich collaborative opportunities in genetic and genomic study design, statistical genetic analysis, genetic epidemiology, genomics, personalized medicine, epigenetics and biomedical informatics.
The candidate must have a demonstrated record of high-quality peer-reviewed publications and the ability to successfully compete for grant funding are essential. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in grant development, execution and project management as a project investigator; creativity, independence, and high motivation; experience in managing professional research staff in a research and/or laboratory environment; excellent project management and communication skills; and proven ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense.
The University of Pennsylvania and The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia are equal opportunity, affirmative action employers.
Apply for this position online at: http://www.med.upenn.edu/apps/faculty_ad/index.php/g/d2646
We are seeking candidates with expertise in computational biology,statistical bioinformatics, statistical genetics, and genome-enabled medicine. Possible methodological research projects include, but are not limited to, developing statistical/computational methods for integrated analysis of genomic data, analysis of next-generation sequencing and RNA-seq data, pathway-and genetic interactions in genome-wide studies, and developing innovative genome analysis methods and software. Duties include methodological and collaborative research in pediatric medicine and advising bioinformatics support services.
The Department has strong ties with world-class biostatistics, bioinformatics, and genomics groups at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania. This environment provides rich collaborative opportunities in genetic and genomic study design, statistical genetic analysis, genetic epidemiology, genomics, personalized medicine, epigenetics and biomedical informatics.
The candidate must have a demonstrated record of high-quality peer-reviewed publications and the ability to successfully compete for grant funding are essential. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in grant development, execution and project management as a project investigator; creativity, independence, and high motivation; experience in managing professional research staff in a research and/or laboratory environment; excellent project management and communication skills; and proven ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense.
The University of Pennsylvania and The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia are equal opportunity, affirmative action employers.
Apply for this position online at: http://www.med.upenn.edu/apps/faculty_ad/index.php/g/d2646