University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Associate Professor - Department of Genetics, Genomics, and Informatics

Memphis, TN, United States · Full-time

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About the role

  • The University of Tennessee Health Sciences, Department of Genetics, Genomics, and Informatics, is recruiting a full-time, tenure-track Associate Professor.
  • Conduct and publish high-impact research.
  • Teach advanced courses in genetics, genomics, informatics, pharmacology, or related areas.

Responsibilities

  • A strong publication record, including lead and/or senior-author publications, is also preferred.

Requirements

  • Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Computational Genetics, Genomics, Bioinformatics, or a related Biological or Computational field.
  • Six (6) or more years of experience at the Assistant Professor level or equivalent, with a strong record of research productivity, method development, collaboration, and national/extramural funding.

Nice to have

  • Biomedical research experience in areas such as pharmacogenomics, neurogenetics, geroscience, cancer therapeutics, clinical/population genetics, or related fields is preferred.

Benefits

  • The University of Tennessee Health Sciences is a statewide flagship, public, academic health institution in Tennessee.
  • UT Health Sciences is the largest educator of health care professionals in the state and operates the state's largest residency and fellowship advanced training programs.
  • It is home to a vibrant restaurant scene, a revitalized Downtown, the Midtown Arts District, many scenic neighborhoods, an active medical district, and a burgeoning airport in the midst of a $214 million modernization.
  • UT Health Sciences spans the state with its four major, regional clinical health science locations in Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Nashville, as well as more than 100 clinical education sites across Tennessee.
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