BACKGROUND

Faculty Position in Computational Microbial Genomics in the Department of Bioinformatics and Genomics, at the College of Computing and Informatics, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

The Department of Bioinformatics and Genomics at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, in conjunction with the North Carolina Research Campus in Kannapolis, seeks a tenure-track professor at any career stage with a research program focused in microbial genomics to catalyze a group in interdisciplinary microbial science. This position is part of a larger university-wide research initiative in Data Science and Analytics.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful applicant will have an earned doctorate, an exceptional record of achievement, will teach courses in bioinformatics and genomics at the graduate and undergraduate level, and will maintain an externally funded research program. Examples of research programs of interest include (but are not limited to): (i) algorithm development for the analysis of large data sets generated from mixed microbial (metagenomic) communities from the external environment or associated with plants or animals; (ii) use of next-generation sequencing to track development of antibiotic resistance or to link changes in microbial phenotype to the content of genes and genomes; (iii) source tracking of pathogens across space and time in the environment or within industrial, agricultural or hospital settings; (iv) utilizing microbial genomics for molecular epidemiological studies and precision medicine; (v) studies of microbial evolution and genomic structure; (vi) development of computational tools for analysis and visualization of microbial datasets; (vii) use of computational tools for the study of plant-associated microbes to enhance agriculture and nutrition.

REQUIREMENTS

Earned doctorate with significant experience in research, teaching and service.

TERMS

We offer a collegial environment, excellent facilities, a competitive start up package, and a nine-month salary commensurate with experience.

LOCALE

Charlotte and Kannapolis, NC

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be made electronically at https://jobs.uncc.edu (position #1074) and must include a CV, contact information for 4 references, and statements on research and teaching. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an EOE/AA employer and an NSF ADVANCE Institution. For additional information, please visit our websites at http://bioinformatics.uncc.edu and http://transforming-science.com