BACKGROUND

The Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics at the Moffitt Cancer Center is seeking a faculty member (Assistant or Associate Member) with an emphasis on bioinformatics expertise. Moffitt is affiliated with the University of South Florida and a University appointment is available in the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor as applicable. Areas of research interest include, but are not limited to, analytical techniques supporting next-generation sequencing, gene expression, proteomics, methylation or other `omics technologies with an emphasis on biomedical applicability. Other expertise of interest includes systems biology, network-based or pathway-based analysis for biological networks and imaging data analysis.

The Department currently has 9 faculty engaged in a wide range of statistical and bioinformatics research and collaborations on clinical and biological studies in cancer including novel therapeutic and drug discoveries, prognostic and predictive biomarker developments, high throughput genomics, proteomics, next-generation sequencing data-based investigations, and personalized medicine studies. Many of these projects draw upon Moffitt's Total Cancer Care initiative, which provides access to a comprehensive set of clinical and molecular data on a large number of cancer patients.

Moffitt is the only National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center in the state of Florida, and is located on the campus of the University of South Florida. The cancer center has excellent research and clinical facilities, including a freestanding screening center dedicated to subject recruitment for prevention and control studies. Moffitt was founded on a culture of collaborative research spanning many disciplines, and offers many opportunities for cutting-edge cancer research. Tampa is a thriving city with excellent culture, restaurants and a high quality of life.

REQUIREMENTS

Successful candidates must have a Ph.D. in bioinformatics, computer science, mathematics or related field and relevant research training and experience. Experience with big data, genomics or other `omics types is desired. We seek candidates who can contribute to current studies at Moffitt, as evidenced by a history of peer-reviewed publications and involvement in funded studies. Academic rank beyond Assistant Member will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Appointment at the Associate Member rank requires a minimum of five years of experience at the Assistant Member (or Assistant Professor) level. The position is tenure-earning in the collaborative scientist track.

LOCALE

Moffitt is the only National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center in the state of Florida, and is located on the campus of the University of South Florida in Tampa, FL. Tampa is a thriving city with excellent culture, restaurants and a high quality of life.

COMPENSATION

Salary is competitive with similar institutions.

HOW TO APPLY

Please visit: http://moffitt.org/careers/employment-opportunities

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