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University of Wyoming

Job Description


Asst Professor – Zoology & Physiology

Laramie, WY, United States

JOBDESCRIPTION

The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities. We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives. 

JOBTITLE:  

Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Bioinformatics and Biology of Aging  

JOBPURPOSE:  

The Department of Zoology and Physiology at the University of Wyoming invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Bioinformatics at the rank of Assistant Professor. We seek an outstanding scientist who conducts mechanistic studies to address basic or translational questions in broadly defined Biology of Aging fields. Research interests could range from many aspects of the biology of aging, including but not limited to understanding the genetic basis of aging, longevity, disease, and behavior, cellular senescence, signaling networks determining life span, and aging of the brain. Candidates using a variety of model organisms, ranging from yeast to mouse will be considered. We seek candidates with demonstrated expertise in using advanced bioinformatic and data science approaches (genomics, epigenomics, and transcriptomics) combined with innovative laboratory research using model organisms. The University of Wyoming has created a new School of Computing that focuses on the application of computing in and across all disciplines. The school will be fundamentally interdisciplinary, using translational research to leverage new and critical computing technologies and approaches for advancing grand challenge problems in science and society. The School of Computing will house tenure track faculty many of which will have joint appointments with other academic units, in addition to affiliate faculty from other academic units. Applicants with interest in the School of Computing will have the opportunity to explore appropriate affiliate appointments.

ESSENTIALDUTIESANDRESPONSIBILITIES:  

The candidate will be expected to develop a strong, extramurally funded research program that integrates bioinformatics and cell and molecular biology to understand the biology of aging. The candidate is expected to be part of the interdisciplinary research team associated with the federally funded Wyoming Sensory Biology Center (WSBC) of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE). The WSBC is a multi-disciplinary center that brings together investigators from four colleges (Arts and Sciences; Health Sciences; Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources; and Engineering and Physical Sciences) with expertise in diverse areas of Sensory Biology and experimental methodology and fosters interdisciplinary collaborations to address key issues in sensory system function and dysfunction, including aging. The candidate is expected to take advantage of and strengthen the Integrated Microscopy Core facility and the NIH funded Wyoming IDeA Networks for Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) Data Science Core. The candidate is expected to contribute to the teaching missions in the Physiology and Biology degrees and interdisciplinary graduate education through the development of new undergraduate and/or graduate-level courses that align with the candidate’s area of expertise.

SUPPLEMENTALFUNCTIONS:  

The candidate will be required to participate in appropriate service activities including, but not limited to, serving on departmental, college and university committees, graduate committees, search committees, among others. These service functions are in addition to discipline-related service activities at the national and international levels.

REMOTEWORKELIGIBILITY:

This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.

MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must have a doctoral degree or postdoctoral experience in bioinformatics/data science, genomics/epigenomics, molecular/cell biology, or related field, and evidence of an exceptional research record.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Valid driver’s license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) that is compliant with the University Vehicle Use Policy.

DESIREDQUALIFICATIONS

Multiple publications as a main contributing author in the field of bioinformatics in peer-reviewed scientific literature.

Evidence of ability to secure external grant funding in support of research.

Evidence of competency in teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.

Demonstrated capacity to utilize bioinformatics tools in research of biology of aging.

Evidence of competency in running a multidisciplinary biomedical research team.

REQUIREDMATERIALS:  

Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for four work-related references.  

HIRINGSTATEMENT:  

UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.  

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu

ABOUTLARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/ .

Job Identification 223474 Posting Date 12/05/2022, 08:30 AM Apply Before 01/09/2023, 11:59 PM 


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