Assistant or Associate Professor in Cancer Genomics

University of Maryland • Baltimore, MD

4d • $143,862 - $177,330 • Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) is seeking applications for tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor rank. These positions will be jointly appointed between the Institute for Genome Sciences (IGS) and the Greenbaum Comprehensive Cancer Center (UMGCCC). The role involves participation in a transdisciplinary genomics and computational oncology research program. Successful candidates will have expertise in developing and applying multi-omics approaches for basic and translational cancer research, with a preference for those focusing on tumor evolution, subclone and mutational analysis, chromatin structure, antigen prediction, immune repertoire sequencing, or related areas. The position requires a Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. in a relevant scientific discipline, with a strong background in analyzing and integrating tumor biology and clinical data. Candidates should demonstrate the potential to establish a funded research program and have a track record of collaborations. Responsibilities include mentoring, teaching, and contributing to the service missions of IGS and UMGCCC, as well as the broader UMSOM. Primary reporting and research time will be at IGS, with translational oncology research opportunities at UMGCCC. Experience in academia, industry, or government is welcomed.

Requirements

• Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. in genomics, systems biology, biology, computational biology, bioinformatics, bioengineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong background in analyzing and integrating tumor biology and clinical data streams.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing and applying multi-omics approaches for basic and translational cancer research.
• Potential to establish a funded research program.
• Strong track record of collaborations with clinical and basic scientists.
• Research experience in academia, industry, or government is welcomed.

Nice To Haves

• Research programs focused on tumor evolution, subclone and mutational analysis, chromatin structure, antigen prediction, immune repertoire sequencing, or other related areas.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a transdisciplinary genomics and computational oncology research program.
• Develop and apply multi-omics approaches for basic and translational cancer research.
• Engage in mentoring and teaching.
• Contribute to the service missions of IGS and UMGCCC, as well as the broader UMSOM.
• Build a research program collaborating with translational and basic cancer researchers in the Greenbaum Comprehensive Cancer Center.
• Develop close partnerships with the University of Maryland College Park and the Institute for Health Computing.
• Collaborate with clinical and basic scientists.

Benefits

• Hybrid wet and dry laboratory space.
• Access to state-of-the-art genomics resources, including PacBio, Illumina, and Oxford Nanopore sequencing platforms, as well as single-cell and spatial transcriptomics.
• Advanced computational infrastructure for high-throughput genomics datasets.
• Data infrastructure supporting numerous genomics consortia.
• Retirement program.
• Generous leave package including over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, paid holidays, personal leave, and unlimited accrual of sick time.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Professional learning and development programs.
• Tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree