Open Rank - CompMed and Cancer Center
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Job Info

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Department:

Genetics - 423501

Posting Open Date:

08/08/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Position Type:

Permanent Faculty

Working Title:

Open Rank - CompMed and Cancer Center

Appointment Type:

Open Rank

Vacancy ID:

FAC0005175

Full-time/Part-time:

Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week:

40

FTE:

1

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

Dependent Upon Qualifications

Proposed Start Date:

11/01/2024

Be a Tar Heel!:

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation's leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.
Patient Care: We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We will prepare tomorrow's health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.
Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.

Position Summary:

The Computational Medicine Program, the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Department of Genetics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) invite applicants for a tenure-track faculty position in Computational Medicine and Department of Genetics. The Computational Medicine Program at UNC-CH is an established research initiative that seeks to integrate modern computational approaches, including mathematical modeling, machine learning, computational genomics and network analysis, with cutting-edge experimental techniques, to address problems relevant to human health. While the area of study is flexible, an ideal candidate would apply methods from systems biology and/or genomics to investigate molecular processes dysregulated in cancer or cancer relevant human diseases, and to eventually develop predictive models of these disease states. The successful candidate will be a member of the Computational Medicine Program and The Cancer Center, hold research laboratory space within the Computational Medicine Program, and hold a faculty position within the Department of Genetics. They will be expected to direct an independent research program supported by extramural funding and participate in team science projects initiated through the Computational Medicine Program. The successful candidate will also participate in graduate student mentoring and teaching at the graduate level.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

PhD or equivalent degree is required in Genetics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics or related fields.

The successful candidates will have significant research experience applying computational approaches to problems in biomedical research. While postdoctoral experience is not required, 3-6 years of postdoctoral experience is typical. Current Assistant and Associate professors are also welcome to apply.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Preferred qualifications, competencies and experience:
Strong training and experience in applying computational and quantitative approaches to problems in cancer relevant research. It is anticipated that some candidates may be entirely computational, while others will incorporate an experimental component into their research; both types are eligible and encouraged to apply.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions:

Please upload your C.V. to the "curriculum vitae/resume" tab, upload your Cover Letter to the "cover letter" tab, upload your research statement (statement of ongoing and planned research) to the "research statement:". Please also attach 2-3 recent publications to the "other document 2" and "other document 3" tabs.

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