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Assistant/Associate Professor

(tenure-leading) in Bioinformatics

and Human Microbiome

University of Nebraska Medical Center. The Department

of Genetics, Cell Biology and Anatomy (GCBA) invites

applications for for a tenure-leading, Assistant/

Associate Professor position at the interdisciplinary area

of ‘Bioinformatics and Human Microbiome’ to start Fall

2019. The incumbent will complement the existing
      strengths in genomics, metagenomics, infectious
      diseases, and bioinformatics at UNMC. We are seeking
      a dynamic faculty member who interfaces with
      crosscutting disciplines such as cancer, neuroscience,
      infectious diseases, precision medicine, etc. to integrate
      the human microbiome research applications.

We seek candidates with a strong record of

achievements at the interface of human microbial

studies and Bioinformatics including a strong and

relevant publication record, proven capacity or clear

potential to attract externally sponsored research

funding, and demonstrated experience in teaching and

mentoring graduate students and postdocs. The

candidate should have a Ph.D., or M.D. (or equivalent

degree) in Bioinformatics or a related discipline with

postdoctoral training in a genomics-based research

area associated with microbiomes or infectious

diseases. Wet lab experience is a strong plus but not a

requirement.

State of the art research laboratories, biomedical

informatics infrastructure, core facilities and

collaborative investigators are available at UNMC/UNL

to conduct world-class research in Bioinformatics and

Human Microbiome. The research ecosystem contains a

number of ongoing projects related to genomics,

metagenomics and dietary modulation of gut

microbiome to develop independent and collaborative

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development of new computational tools and data

analysis pipelines in the areas of metagenomics,

nutrigenomics, obesity predisposition and prevention,

and dietary modulation of gut microbiome.

UNMC is an equal opportunity employer

Applications must include curriculum vitae, statements

of research and teaching interests, and contact

information for three professional referees. Application

review will begin immediately and continue until the

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To apply to this position please go to:

http://unmc.peopleadmin.com/postings/42979

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