Assistant Professor - Bioinformatics
Company: Syracuse University
Location: syracuse
Posted on: May 3, 2021
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Job Description:
The Department of Biology at Syracuse University seeks
applicants for a tenure-track position in Bioinformatics at the
Assistant Professor level. Candidates should have demonstrated
bioinformatics and computational biology research experience that
complements existing departmental strengths in Genetics, Genomics
and Epigenetics; Cell, Molecular and Developmental Biology;
Evolution and Animal Behavior; Neuroscience and Ecology and Plant
Biology. Candidates must have expertise in the application of
bioinformatics techniques and should be interested in the
development of novel statistical and algorithmic approaches,
potentially including Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence,
Data Analytics and Optimization Algorithms. The candidate is
expected to develop a vigorous externally funded research program
and participate in graduate and undergraduate teaching and
mentoring in the areas of his or her expertise. This recruitment is part of the ambitious Invest Syracuse Big
Data Initiative in the broad area of Genomics, Bioinformatics, Data
Sciences and Analytics. Faculty hired into these positions will
join a highly collaborative group of biologists and will contribute
to a multidisciplinary research cluster that spans multiple
departments in the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of
Engineering and Computer Science, Falk College and Whitman School
of Management. The Department of Biology also has strong research
and educational ties to the adjacent Upstate Medical University and
the State University of New York College of Environmental Science
and Forestry. Qualifications Candidates must have a PhD in a relevant area of biology and an
outstanding record of research experience at the postdoctoral
level. Job Specific Qualifications Candidates should have demonstrated bioinformatics research
experience, potentially including both computational and
experimental skills, and will be expected to work collaboratively
with other faculty in the Department of Biology, whose strengths
include genetics, genomics and epigenetics. Candidates must have
demonstrated expertise in the application of standard
bioinformatics techniques, and should be interested in developing
new methods through the application of statistical and algorithmic
approaches, including Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence,
Data Analytics and Optimization Algorithms. The candidate is
expected to develop a vigorous externally-funded research program
and participate in graduate and undergraduate teaching and
mentoring in the areas of his or her expertise. Responsibilities Teaching, service and research. The standard teaching load is 1 course in the fall and 1 course
in the spring. # HEJ Physical Requirements Tools/Equipment Application Instructions In addition to completing an online application, please upload a
(1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) combined research and
teaching statement (upload under Teaching Philosophy) and (4)
diversity statement (upload under Other Document). Please note that
your named referees will be emailed automatically to provide them
with a link to upload their recommendation letters. You may wish to
follow up with your referees to confirm that they have received
this information after your application has been submitted. About Syracuse University Syracuse University is a private, international research
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