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Assistant or Associate Professor, University of Minnesota Medical School Department of Genetics, Cell Biology and Development
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Position Number: 5662582
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Position Type: Administrative Vice Presidents

Assistant or Associate Professor, University of Minnesota Medical School Department of Genetics, Cell Biology and Development

The Department of Genetics, Cell Biology and Development (GCD) at the University of Minnesota (UMN) has an Assistant or Associate Professor tenure-track opening in Genomics. The focus of this search is on life sciences research that will advance our understanding of genome function and its connection to human health and disease.

Successful candidates will develop an independent, NIH funded research program that will expand the department's strength in genomics. We are particularly interested in candidates who will develop or leverage cutting edge computational and/or functional genomics approaches. Example areas and questions include:

Genomic variation and its association with phenotypes
Epigenomics and gene expression regulation
Single-cell and/or spatial genomics
Functional annotation of the genome
Population and statistical genetics
Genome biology and evolution
Pangenomics
Integration and visualization for multi-omics
Integration of genomics with other data sources such as electronic health records

Successful applicants will complement UMN's existing research strengths, including our centers and institutes on Addiction, Aging & Metabolism, Cancer, Epigenetics, Heart Disease, Immunology, Infectious Diseases, and Translational Neuroscience.

GCD is a vibrant, multi-disciplinary department with outstanding faculty in genomics and genetics, cell biology, and developmental biology. GCD faculty span the Medical School and the College of Biological Sciences and have access to excellent core facilities, an outstanding graduate program, an interdisciplinary environment integrated with translational research, engineering and computational expertise, and life sciences research across scales from atoms to organisms. GCD is located in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, which consistently rank among the top places to live in the U.S. and are a hub for biotech and biopharmaceutical companies.

The University recognizes and values the critical importance of diversity and inclusion in supporting the academic mission. The University serves a growing community of diverse students and is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. Candidates must demonstrate an understanding of the barriers facing underrepresented groups and describe their experience and plans to promote equity and inclusion in teaching, mentoring, and research.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.

Qualifications. Applicants at the Assistant Professor level are expected to have an outstanding track record of academic excellence with the drive to establish extramurally-funded research programs through independent and collaborative research. Applicants at the Associate Professor level are expected to have an established extramurally funded research program and a robust track record of publication and collaboration. All applicants are required to hold a Ph.D. or an M.D./Ph.D. degree.

How To Apply. Applications must be submitted online. Interested candidates should upload their CV, a cover letter, research statement (3 pages), teaching statement (1 page), a statement describing their plans to foster diversity (1 page), and list of three referees through the employment site links below:

Link to apply: https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/356967

Administrative questions can be sent to Jess Stuart (jastuart@umn.edu). For full consideration, applications must be received by November 1, 2024. To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647).