ASSISTANT PROFESSOR / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR - RESEARCH
New Orleans, LA, United States
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR - RESEARCH Rank\Title ASSISTANT PROFESSOR / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR - RESEARCH
Position Number
Position Number 00058257
Location Code
Location Code 410160000 GENETICS - Clinical Sciences Research Bldg
Location-City
Location-City New Orleans
School/Division
School/Division LSUNO BASIC HEALTH SCIENCES
Department
Department LSUNO Genetics
Position Summary
The Department of Genetics is seeking applications for an academic faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor (research track).
The successful candidate will: (1) Direct the Bioinformatics Core providing bioinformatics service support to faculty across LSUHSC and partner institutions; (2) Conduct research on development and deployment of bioinformatics and computational genomics methods, algorithms, tools, data analysis pipelines and technologies including Machine Learning and AI with application to analysis and integration of multiplatform multiscale omics (including NextGen sequencing data, RNA -Seq, Exome-Seq, Whole Genome-Seq, scRNA-Seq, proteomics, metabolomics) and related emerging biotechnologies; (3) Teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students in bioinformatics and computational genomics and emerging technologies including computational medicine and AI in medicine.
Incumbent will work in a highly matrixed environment and will be an active participant in all Bioinformatics and Data Science ( BIDS ) collaborative research projects, departmental and University-wide committees. Our student-focused BIDS Program requires a candidate with strong commitment to excellence in research, teaching and coordination, as well as a great appreciation for experiential learning to support our current models for high-impact practice in undergraduate and graduate education.
Rank dependent on candidate’s qualifications.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The recruited faculty member will:
· Develop a robust bioinformatics and computational genomics research program within BIDS to advance the research mission of the School of Medicine.
· Lead development and management of the Bioinformatics Core service support operations.
· Develop and implement the multi-omics data analysis and integration pipelines.
· Participate in ML and AI development with application to biomedical research and education.
· Expand the LSU -Health Genomics Data HUB to support collaborative research.
· Maintain the scientific computing (both hardware and software) infrastructure.
· Teach bioinformatics courses, programming in R and or Python and mentor students.
· Support the Cancer Center’s Cancer Bioinformatics Program to achieve NCI designation.
· Develop and maintain a sustainable extramurally funded research program.
· Train researchers on use of bioinformatics tools through short course and seminars.
· Perform other activities consistent with the research, education and service missions of BIDS .
Additional Position Information
Minimum Qualifications
Required Education
Required Education PhD
If Other Required Education, please specify
Discipline Bioinformatics, Computational Genomics, Computer Science or closely related quantitative field.
Certifications/Licenses Required
Indicate the minimum number of years required to do the job
Indicate the minimum number of years required to do the job at least 2 years
Indicate the type of experience required to do the job
Indicate the type of experience required to do the job Postdoc experience with demonstrated experience supported by publications record in bioinformatics and or computational genomics.
Substitution
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Education
Preferred Education PhD
If Other Preferred Education, please specify
Discipline Bioinformatics, Computational Genomics, Computer Science or closely related quantitative field.
Certifications/Licenses Preferred
Indicate the preferred experience to perform the job
Indicate the preferred experience to perform the job 4-5 years of Postdoc experience supported by strong publication record in bioinformatics and or computational genomics.
Posting Number
Posting Number F00662P
Number of Vacancies
Number of Vacancies 1
Posting End Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Position End Date (if temporary)
Application Review Date to Begin
Special Instructions Summary
EEO Statement
LSU Health New Orleans is committed to leveraging diversity as an educational resource and an institutional core value. We seek candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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