BYU Genomics and Bioinformatics Center Director - Biology - CFS Professional Faculty

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director has a primary responsibility for directing and developing the center as a consultative hub for genomics and bioinformatics research. The position is designed to support faculty and student research through expert guidance on sequencing technologies and data analysis, while also contributing to the university’s teaching, mentoring, and scholarly mission.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Genomics, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, or a related field. Foreign equivalent degree accepted. The required degree must be completed by the start date.
• Demonstrated record of research in genomics, DNA sequencing, and bioinformatics.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and manage a laboratory or service center.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a range of sequencing platforms, particularly long-read and high-throughput technologies.
• Demonstrated ability with experimental design consultation and research support.
• Demonstrated proficiency in teaching and mentoring both undergraduate and graduate levels in genomics, genetics, and sequencing technologies.
• Willingness to pursue externally funded research and scholarly collaboration.
• Must relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.
• All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
• All faculty are required to abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards.
• Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrine of the affiliated church.

Nice To Haves

• Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Responsibilities

• Leads all operational aspects of the GBC, including staff supervision, instrument oversight, budgeting, and procurement.
• Provides consultative support to faculty, graduate students, and external partners on experimental design, sequencing strategy, library preparation, read depth/coverage, platform selection, and initial bioinformatics workflows.
• Teaches one to two courses per year focused on nucleic acid sequencing, experimental design, or data analysis.
• Provides formal and informal mentoring to undergraduate and graduate students, including substantial involvement in experiential learning and research training across the College of Life Sciences.
• Leads a modest but active research program that aligns with the mission of the GBC and complements the department and college’s scholarly profile.
• Serves as lead PI on major instrumentation grants (e.g., NSF MRI), participates in multi-institution proposals as Co-PI, and contributes to the university’s scholarly community.
• Provides service to the department, college, university, and broader scientific community, including committee participation, institutional initiatives, and professional service roles.

What This Job Offers

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