About the position
Job Description
The University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) invites
applications for tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of
Assistant Professor or Associate Professor jointly
appointed between the Institute for Genome Sciences (IGS) and the
Greenbaum Comprehensive Cancer Center (UMGCCC).
About the Institute for Genome Sciences
IGS (www.igs.umaryland.edu) is a transdisciplinary research
institute committed to high-impact science that advances global
human health. With a collaborative faculty of over 30
investigators, IGS fosters a highly integrative research
environment with expertise spanning the quantitative and data
sciences, systems biology, human genomics, and microbial genomics.
Faculty at IGS have access to state-of-the-art genomics resources,
including PacBio, Illumina, and Oxford Nanopore sequencing
platforms, as well as single-cell and spatial transcriptomics
through Maryland Genomics, our high-throughput core laboratory.
Faculty also benefit from advanced computational infrastructure for
high-throughput genomics datasets and data infrastructure
supporting numerous genomics consortia. The candidate will be
encouraged to build a research program collaborating with
translational and basic cancer researchers in the Greenbaum
Comprehensive Cancer Center and develop close partnerships with the
University of Maryland College Park and the newly formed Institute
for Health Computing (www.ihc.umaryland.edu), enhancing
opportunities for cross-disciplinary clinical research with the
University of Maryland Medical Center.
About the Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center
The University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum
Comprehensive Cancer Center is a National Cancer
Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center within the
University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, the flagship
academic hospital of the University of Maryland Medical System. It
offers a multidisciplinary approach to treating all types of cancer
and has an active clinical and basic science research program
through its relationship with the University of Maryland School of
Medicine. The center is ranked among the top 50 cancer programs in
the country by US News & World Report.
The salary range for this position is $143,862 to $177,330 which
represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and
is based on the University of Maryland School of Medicine’s good
faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be
eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual
compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will
ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the
successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work
experience, internal equity, market conditions,
education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by
the University.
UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that
prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional
development. This position participates in a retirement program
that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire.
Faculty receive a generous leave package that includes over 4 weeks
of vacation accrued each year, paid holidays, personal leave,
unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance;
professional learning and development programs; tuition remission
for employees and their dependents at any University System of
Maryland school.
Responsibilities
Applicants are expected to participate in a transdisciplinary
genomics and computational oncology research program. IGS will
provide hybrid wet and dry laboratory space as needed. Applicants
should possess demonstrated expertise in developing and applying
multi-omics approaches for basic and translational cancer research.
We especially encourage applicants with research programs focused
on tumor evolution, subclone and mutational analysis, chromatin
structure, antigen prediction, immune repertoire sequencing, or
other related areas.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. in
genomics, systems biology, biology, computational biology,
bioinformatics, bioengineering, or a related discipline, with a
strong background in analyzing and integrating tumor biology and
clinical data streams. Candidates should demonstrate the potential
to establish a funded research program and have a strong track
record of collaborations with clinical and basic scientists. The
successful candidate will be expected to engage in mentoring and
teaching and contribute to the service missions of IGS and UMGCCC
as well as the broader UMSOM. Primary reporting and research time
will be at IGS, with translational oncology research opportunities
in UMGCCC. We welcome applicants with research experience in
academia, industry, or government who can bring all perspectives
and expertise to our team.
UMB is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender
identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national
origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other
characteristic protected by law or policy. If you need a reasonable
accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment
process, please submit an online
request or contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu .
Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable
accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
We value diversity and how it enriches our academic and scientific
community and strive toward cultivating an inclusive environment
that supports all employees.
To Apply:
Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a description of your
research program, and contact information for three references to
IGSDirector@som.umaryland.edu
. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until
positions are filled.
About Us
The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is Maryland’s public
health, law, and human services university. Six professional
schools and the interdisciplinary Graduate School confer the
majority of health care, human services, and law professional
degrees in Maryland each year.
Our goal is to support the University’s mission of education,
research, clinical care, and public service by amplifying UMB’s
voice as a thought and action leader, and to enhance goodwill in
the communities and people with whom we engage. UMB is a public
university and constituent institution of the University System of
Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically
within the State of Maryland.
UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce
and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national
origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or
mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or
any other legally protected classification.
If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a
disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during
any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request . You
may also contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu. Please note that only
inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation
will be responded to from this email address.
The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination
in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals
may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. Read
the UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination for more
information.
UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the
University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work
primarily physically within the State of Maryland. Regular and contractual employee are eligible for a
comprehensive benefits package
About the Team
The University of Maryland School of Medicine (SOM) was chartered
in 1807 as the first public medical school in the United States. It
continues today as one of the fastest growing, top-tier biomedical
research enterprises in the world. SOM is dedicated to providing
excellence in biomedical education, basic and clinical research,
quality patient care and service to improve the health of the
citizens of Maryland and beyond.
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