The University of Virginia Comprehensive Cancer Center (UVACCC) and Center for Public Health Genomics (CPHG) seek a computational biologist to serve as Director of Computational Genomics (tenured or tenure-eligible Associate Professor or Professor) in the UVACCC.

We are seeking candidates with a Ph.D. and/or M.D. in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Genetics, Genomics, or a related field. Preferred candidates will have established themselves as a leader in cancer genomics commensurate with career stage as an Associate or Full Professor with a highly collaborative and extramurally funded research program. The candidate will join the leadership of the Cancer Center and oversee cancer genomics research and direct precision medicine initiatives in the UVACCC. We seek to recruit faculty from diverse backgrounds and faculty who value diversity.

Candidates are expected to have a nationally-recognized, outstanding, highly collaborative, and extramurally-funded research program commensurate with their career stage that addresses contemporary problems in basic and translational cancer biology through computational genomics research. The successful candidate will be responsible for facilitating collaborations within Departments and Centers in the UVA SOM ??and between groups across UVA (School of Data Science, Department of Computer Science, Department of Biomedical Engineering, etc.). It is expected that the person will serve as an interface between clinical genomics and research efforts, as well as supporting the educational missions of the UVACCC and CPHG. Support will include an attractive start-up package, state-of-the-art computational laboratory space, and resources to expand the genomics infrastructure at UVA and recruit additional tenure-track faculty in cancer genomics.

The 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 UVACC 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 UVACC 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 UVACC 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.

The CPHG was established in January 2007 and is currently home to 15 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 cancer and health disparities. Critical to the mission of the CPHG is training the next generation of genome scientists by providing state-of-the-art research, translational, and learning experiences.

Minimum Requirements:

Education: Ph.D. or terminal degree

Experience: Three years

TO APPLY

Please apply through Workday, and search for R0037814. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs'. Complete an application online with the following documents:

• CV/Resume
• Cover letter that includes information about why you are interested in this role and how you have demonstrated a commitment to diversity and inclusion in prior roles or experiences
• Statement of research interest (two pages or less)

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.

For additional information about the position please contact: Dr. Thomas P. Loughran, Jr. (TL7CS@hscmail.mcc.virginia.edu), Director of the UVACC, or Dr. Charles R. Farber (crf2s@virginia.edu), Director of the CPHG.

For questions about the application process please contact Jeremy Brofft, Senior Academic Recruiter, xmf9ad@virginia.edu.

This position will remain open until filled. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. A completed pre-employment health screen is required for this position prior to employment.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: Ph.D. or terminal degree.
Experience: Three years

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates with a Ph.D. and/or M.D. in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Genetics, Genomics, or a related field and have established themselves as a leader in cancer genomics commensurate with career stage as an Associate or Full Professor with a highly collaborative and extramurally funded research program. The candidate will join the leadership of the Cancer Center and oversee cancer genomics research and direct precision medicine initiatives in the UVACCC. We seek to recruit faculty from diverse backgrounds and faculty who value diversity.

About Center for Public Health Genomics, University of Virginia

The Center for Public Health Genomics (CPHG) addresses questions in biology, public health, and medicine by developing and applying state-of-the-art genetic, genomic, and computational approaches to complex human diseases. Research in the CPHG is focused on translational genomics and personalized medicine — moving basic discoveries in genetics and genomics into clinical settings with the goal of improving the delivery of health care and disease prevention. Our research projects range from gene discovery to pharmacogenomics to mouse models of human disease. Labs in the CPHG offer graduate research and training opportunities through the UVA School of Medicine, Biomedical Engineering, and the College of Arts and Sciences graduate programs.

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