Full Professor Position for The Center for Computational Systems Biology in the Department of Cell and Developmental Biology
About The Position
The Department of Cell and Developmental Biology (C D B) and the new Center for Computational Systems Biology at Vanderbilt University invites applications for a tenure d faculty appointment at the rank of Full Professor . We seek an outstanding investigator whose research program emphasize computational approaches to investigate 3D tissue architecture in development and disease, cell-cell communication, metabolomics (including microbial metabolites) , and epigenomics of cell fate identity. A wet lab component can be considered. The successful candidate will join a vibrant and diverse research community https://medschool.vanderbilt.edu/cdb/people/primary-faculty . The CDB department is positioned in the top tier for NIH funding among all US medical schools, and has an exceptional faculty, with multiple productive recruits to the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor . Incoming faculty will have a supportive peer group and extensive mentoring. Vanderbilt is renowned for its state-of-the-art core facilities, and the collaborative research environment presents opportunities to interact with many premier interdisciplinary groups across both the University and Medical Center campuses. Candidates are expected to develop a strong and creative research program and participate in graduate education , mentor graduate students, and engage in collaborative initiatives spanning engineering, computing , and basic science departments . Vanderbilt is home to several large data intensive initiatives that the candidate can draw on, such as the BioVU , Human Tumor Atlas Network, HuBMAP , SPORE, Human Cell Atlas , and computing initiatives with Oak Ridge National Labs .
Requirements
- Hold a Ph.D. in a quantitative science–related discipline (e.g., computer science, data science, physics, biostatistics, engineering, genomics, or bioinformatics) or a biomedical Ph.D. complemented by an undergraduate degree in a quantitative field
- The candidate should have progressed beyond the tenure track (equivalent to an assistant professorship) stage of their career
- Established a robust research program with a national and international reputation , evidenced by multiple high-impact publications , invited presentations at major conferences, and a substantial extramural funding portfolio
- Expertise in computational modeling, machine learning, artificial intelligence, or algorithm development
- Demonstrated record of contributing to multidisciplinary and multi-institutional collaborative research projects
Responsibilities
- Develop a strong and creative research program
- Participate in graduate education
- Mentor graduate students
- Engage in collaborative initiatives spanning engineering, computing, and basic science departments
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
