Open Rank Faculty, Center for Public Health Genomics
University of Virginia
Location:
Charlottesville, VA
Description
In a major new initiative, the Center for
Public Health Genomics (CPHG) in the School of Medicine at the
University of Virginia (UVA), in partnership with the UVA
Comprehensive Cancer Center (UVACCC), seeks to fill two
tenure-track faculty positions in Cancer Precision
Medicine/Precision Health. This initiative is part of a $50M
UVA Grand Challenges Research Investment in Precision Health
for Populations (https://research.virginia.edu/Grand-challenges).
The University of Virginia's 2030 plan
recognizes Precision Medicine/Precision Health as a major
societal challenge and an opportunity for multidisciplinary
work that draws on our existing strengths. In partnership the
Provost and the Deans of various schools are making multiple
coordinated faculty recruitments to strengthen the research
community focusing on Precision Health for Populations across
the University. Recruits will receive support from the Provost
and from their school and will participate in the Precision
Health for Populations Initiative
We invite applications from candidates at any
rank (Assistant, Associate, or full Professor) with a Ph.D.
and/or M.D. in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics,
Genetics, Genomics, Statistics, or a related field for the
following two positions:
Molecular Epidemiologist: Candidates
should have expertise in cancer epidemiology including
population-/patient-based cohort studies, with a focus on the
genetic, molecular, and physiological basis of cancer.
Candidates should have a research program focused on the use
of genomics and/or other “-omics” data (e.g., epigenomic,
transcriptomic, proteomic, and/or metabolomic) to identify
biomarkers that inform our understanding of cancer development
and/or progression and to develop precision health-based tools
for cancer risk assessment, early detection, diagnosis, and/or
prognosis.
Computational Biologist: Candidates
should have expertise in computational biology, statistical
modeling, machine learning, and artificial intelligence method
development with a strong track-record of research in using
data-driven approaches to study the molecular and
physiological basis of cancer, including identification of
biomarkers that drive cancer development and progression, as
well as innovative approaches for drug discovery and novel
therapeutics development.
Successful faculty candidates must have a
proven track record of scholarly activity and peer-reviewed
funding commensurate with career stage. Support will include
attractive start-up packages, laboratory space (dry lab), and
the opportunity to work in a highly interactive research
environment. We seek to recruit faculty from diverse
backgrounds and faculty who value diversity.
The CPHG was established in January 2007 and is
currently home to 18 resident faculty and over 50 affiliated
faculty. The CPHG is an area of excellence in human genetics
and genomics research at the University of Virginia. Our core
mission is focused on advancing personalized medicine through
the use of genetic and genomic discovery to inform the
prediction, prevention, and treatment of disease. CPHG labs
use cutting-edge computational and experimental approaches to
investigate the basis of a wide range of disease areas
including diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease, pulmonary
disease, osteoporosis, and cancer. Critical to the mission of
the CPHG is training the next generation of genome scientists
by providing state-of-the-art research, translational, and
teaching experiences.
The University of Virginia Comprehensive Cancer
Center (UVACCC) is a matrix cancer center that brings together
162 Members from 27 Departments in the Schools of Medicine,
Nursing, Engineering, Education and Human Development, Data
Science, and in the College of Arts and Sciences. Through
faculty recruitment and robust infrastructure development, the
UVACC has continued to build on its exceptional basic science
foundations, greatly enhanced its ability to accelerate
clinical and translational cancer focused research, and built
a robust population science program. The UVACCC has four
Programs: Cancer Biology (CBIO), Molecular Genetics and
Epigenetics (GEN), Cancer Therapeutics (CRX), and Cancer
Control and Population Health (CPH). The mission of the UVACCC
is to reduce the burden of cancer for the patients of today,
through skilled, integrated, and compassionate care and to
eliminate the threat of cancer for the patients of tomorrow,
through research and education in an environment that promotes
diversity, equity, and inclusion. Because it is a matrix
cancer center that is fully integrated within a leading public
university, the UVACCC has a special opportunity and
responsibility to bring a diverse universe of new knowledge
and technology into cancer research and care for the people in
its catchment area.
For questions about the application process,
please contact the Search Committee Chair, Chongzhi Zang, PhD
at zang@virginia.edu .
Qualifications
We invite applications from candidates at any
rank (Assistant, Associate, or full Professor) with a Ph.D.
and/or M.D. in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics,
Genetics, Genomics, Statistics, or a related
field. Successful faculty candidates must have a proven track
record of scholarly activity and peer-reviewed funding
commensurate with career stage.
Application Instructions
Complete an application online with
the following documents:
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CV/Resume
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Cover Letter detailing your interest in this
position and highlighting knowledge, skills, abilities, and
experiences
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Statement of Mentoring
Upload all materials into the resume submission
field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one
field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for
submission. Applications
that do not contain all required documents will not receive
full consideration.
Application Process
This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty
Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position
receive a free Dossier account and can send all application
materials, including confidential letters of recommendation,
free of charge.
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Virginia, including the UVA
Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools
of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physicians Group and the Claude
Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to
the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity
is excellence expressing itself through every person's
perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity
and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to
age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital
status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation,
race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran
or military status, and family medical or genetic information.
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candidates. To learn more, please visit www.dualcareer.virginia.edu
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