Assistant Professor of Computational Biology

2 weeks ago


Washington, United States George Washington University Full time

Recruitment Overview

Position Title:
Assistant Professor of Computational Biology

Academic Rank:
Assistant Professor

Department:
Basic Sciences

Employment Type:
Tenure Track, With Tenure

Essential Qualifications:
Criminal History Screening, Verification of Education/Degree/Certifications, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search, Prior Employment Verification, This position requires a licensure, certification, or special requirements.

Position Summary:

The Department of Biological Sciences at George Washington University is seeking candidates for a full-time, tenure-track faculty role in Computational Biology at the rank of Assistant Professor. This position aims to commence in the upcoming academic semester.


We are in search of a researcher who is engaged in utilizing or innovating bioinformatics and computational methodologies to explore biomedical science domains that connect with fundamental biological processes, including but not limited to evolutionary genomics, molecular epidemiology, molecular microbiology, pathogen biology, systems biology, and emerging omics technologies.


Key Responsibilities:
The selected candidate is expected to have established a research program that is externally funded and involves both graduate and undergraduate students.

Teaching responsibilities will encompass a foundational undergraduate course and an advanced course or laboratory in bioinformatics aligned with the candidate's area of expertise.


Minimum Requirements:

A completed PhD or Doctoral degree, along with the rank of Assistant Professor (or higher) with tenure at the time of application, and a proven track record of research accomplishments evidenced by an established, externally funded research program and publications in reputable journals.


Salary Range:
$110,000 - $130,000

Additional Benefits:
This position qualifies for comprehensive health benefits for full-time employees.

Further Information:

Office and laboratory space will be situated in a designated facility, with access to advanced resources for high-performance computing, the Computational Biology Institute, the Genomics Core, and the Cancer Center, along with collaboration opportunities with colleagues in the Health Sciences departments.

Our location provides access to exceptional educational opportunities, potential collaborations, and expertise through partnerships with nearby hospitals, federal agencies, and a consortium of universities.

The university and department are committed to fostering diversity among faculty and staff. We particularly welcome applications from individuals belonging to underrepresented groups and strongly encourage women and persons of color to apply.


Application Instructions:

To be considered, applicants must complete an online faculty application and upload the following documents: (i) cover letter detailing interests and qualifications for the position; (ii) curriculum vitae with a comprehensive list of publications; (iii) brief statements on research and teaching; (iv) three recent publications; (v) a diversity statement highlighting past experiences and future plans related to supporting a diverse and inclusive community.

Each statement (research, teaching, and diversity) should not exceed three pages. Letters of recommendation will be requested later for candidates advancing in the selection process.

Only complete applications will be reviewed.


Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate unlawfully in any of its programs or activities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.



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