Assistant, Associate and Full Professor | Farmington, CT
About The Position
The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) is seeking to hire faculty at the Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor levels at its research campus in Farmington, Connecticut. JAX Genomic Medicine focuses on uncovering the biological mechanisms of human health and disease and translating genomic discoveries into clinical impact through an integrated approach involving experimental, computational, and translational scientists. The institution offers a highly collaborative environment that combines human studies with various models, including cellular, tissue, organoid, animal, and computational approaches. They are looking for creative and collaborative investigators with ambitious research programs across a wide spectrum of biomedical disciplines, particularly those whose work bridges multiple areas or fosters new connections within JAX's research programs. The roles are suitable for both emerging investigators starting innovative independent programs and established scientists who can provide leadership, build collaborations, and enhance institutional strengths.
Requirements
- Ph.D. or professional degree.
- Experience in biomedical research.
- Ability to develop ambitious research programs.
- Strong collaborative skills.
- Ability to provide intellectual leadership.
- Experience in mentorship.
- Cover letter.
- Curriculum vitae.
- Research statement describing past accomplishments and future directions.
- Statement outlining approach to mentorship and collaborative science.
- For Assistant Professor positions: contact information for three references.
Nice To Haves
- Work that bridges multiple areas or creates new connections across JAX research programs.
- Experience in human genetics, functional genomics, genome engineering, and emerging technologies.
- Experience in immunology, including human immunology, immune-mediated disease, neuroimmunology, immune aging, and vaccine responses.
- Experience in the biology of aging, resilience, and age-associated disease.
- Experience in cancer biology, cancer genomics, and cancer immunology.
- Experience in cellular, tissue, organoid, and mouse models of human disease.
- Experience in computational biology, data science, and AI-enabled biomedical discovery.
Responsibilities
- Develop and lead ambitious research programs in biomedical disciplines.
- Conduct research in areas such as human genetics, functional genomics, genome engineering, immunology, biology of aging, cancer biology, disease modeling, and computational biology.
- Foster a collaborative research environment.
- Provide intellectual leadership and build collaborative initiatives.
- Expand institutional strengths in research areas.
- Develop translational studies through partnerships.
- Mentor predoctoral, postdoctoral, and professional trainees.
- Contribute to the scientific community through courses and workshops.
Benefits
- Competitive start-up packages
- Compensation
- Benefits
- Relocation assistance
- Access to advanced scientific services in genomics, single-cell and spatial profiling, genome engineering, imaging, flow cytometry, computational biology, and model development
- Expertise and resources in mouse genetics and human disease modeling
- Opportunities to develop translational studies through partnerships
- Access to JAX’s CLIA/CAP-certified Advanced Precision Medicine Laboratory
- Access to outstanding predoctoral, postdoctoral, and professional training programs
- Access to the JAX Cancer Center
- Access to internationally recognized courses and workshops in genetics, genomics, data science, and biomedicine
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
