Assistant/Associate Professor of Bioinformatics
Position Information
Position Title: Assistant/Associate Professor of Bioinformatics
Department: SDM Dean's Office
Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/54347
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary
The University at Buffalo
School of Dental Medicine is seeking a tenure-track/tenured faculty member with expertise in bioinformatics to be appointed at the level of
Assistant or Associate Professor. Candidates must be highly motivated and accomplished, with a doctorate degree in bioinformatics or a related field and strong expertise in oral health research and/or cancer biology, as well as strong statistical, machine-learning, data science, and computational biology background. The ideal candidate would demonstrate a record of impactful publications and a history of, or strong potential for, peer-reviewed research funding. The candidate will be expected to build a program of independent and collaborative research that contributes to the institutions mission. The research program may be purely computational or may include a small wet-laboratory component, subject to availability of space and resources.
Innovative investigators with strong experience including, but not limited to, the following areas are welcome to apply:
- Single-cell and bulk transcriptomics analysis
- Image analysis
- Artificial intelligence
- Computational immunology or immuno-oncology
- Data mining of electronic health records
- "Multi-omic" studies (including metabolomics)
- Microbiomics
The position offers the opportunity for scientific and professional growth with an exciting group of scientists that build on core strengths areas of oral health research including oral microbiology/immunology, mineralized tissues, salivary gland biology, and oral cancer/cancer complications. A portion of the Facultys time is expected to be devoted to develop collaborations and provide analytical services to other investigators at the School of Dental Medicine.
Outstanding Benefits Package
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Minimum Qualifications
Doctorate or terminal degree in Bioinformatics or related discipline required by the time the appointment begins.
Preferred Qualifications
The full-time appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor (HS) or Associate Professor (HS) and tenure eligible.
Physical Demands
Salary Range
Commensurate with Experience
Job Type
Full-Time
Special Instructions Summary
Research Statement: Please outline future research plans
Is a background check required for this posting?
Yes
Contact Information
Contact's Name: Dr. Patricia Diaz-Moreno
Contact's Pronouns: she/her/hers
Contact's Title: Sunstar Robert J. Genco Endowed Chair in Oral Biology SUNY Empire Innovation Professor, Director of UB Microbiome Center
Contact's Email: pidiazmo@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-829-5822
Posting Dates
Posted: 12/02/2024
Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled
Date to be filled:
