Assistant Professor

The Department of Genetics, Cell Biology and Development (GCD) at the University of Minnesota (UMN) Medical School has an Assistant or Associate Professor tenure-track, 12-month appointment 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 especially 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 and Metabolism, Cancer, Epigenetics, Heart Disease, Immunology, Infectious Diseases, and Translational Neuroscience.

Administrative questions can be sent to Jess Stuart (jastuart@umn.edu). For full consideration, applications must be received by November 1, 2024.

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.

The Medical School's Department of Genetics, Cell Biology and Development 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.

Pay Range: $90,000 - $180,000 based on rank depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 75%-100% Appointment

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

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 references.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

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The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.