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Open Rank Academic Investigator - Center for Public Health Genomics

University of Virginia: UVA Provost's Office: School of Medicine: Public Health Sciences: Public Health Sciences-Center for Public Health

Location - Charlottesville, VA

Open Date - Nov 02, 2023

Description

The Center for Public Health Genomics (CPHG) in the School of Medicine at the University of Virginia (https://med.virginia.edu/cphg/) seeks a tenure-track faculty member at any rank (Asst. or Assoc. or Full Prof.). Candidates should address contemporary problems in human disease through the use of cutting-edge genetics, genomics, and/or multi-omics technologies. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, complex trait genetics (humans or model organisms), cancer genomics, epigenomics, systems genetics, or functional genomics. While the position includes wet lab space, we actively encourage applicants who engage in both experimental and computational research.

The CPHG was established in January 2007 and is currently home to 18 resident faculty and over 50 affiliated faculty. The CPHG is an area of excellence in human genetics and genomics research at the University of Virginia. Our core mission is focused on advancing personalized medicine through the use of genetic and genomic discovery to inform the prediction, prevention, and treatment of disease. CPHG labs use cutting-edge computational and experimental approaches to investigate the basis of a wide-range of disease areas including, diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease, pulmonary disease, osteoporosis, and cancer. Critical to the mission of the CPHG is training the next generation of genome scientists by providing state-of-the-art research, translational, and teaching experiences.

Qualifications

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. and/or M.D. in Genetics, Genomics, Molecular Biology, or a related field. Applicants with outstanding credentials from all fields will be considered. Support will include an attractive start-up package, laboratory space, and the opportunity to work in a highly interactive research environment. We seek to recruit faculty from diverse backgrounds and faculty who value diversity.

Application Instructions

To apply, please attach:

• CV/Resume
• Cover Letter detailing your interest in this position and highlighting knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences
• Statement of research interest (three pages or less)

Application Process

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

Apply Now: https://apply.interfolio.com/135793

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physicians Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.

The University of Virginia offers confidential Dual Career Services to partners of incoming faculty candidates. To learn more, please visit www.dualcareer.virginia.edu  

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. and/or M.D. in Genetics, Genomics, Molecular Biology, or a related field. Applicants with outstanding credentials from all fields will be considered. 

About University of Virginia

The Center for Public Health Genomics (CPHG) addresses questions in biology, public health, and medicine by developing and applying state-of-the-art genetic, genomic, and computational approaches to complex human diseases. Research in the CPHG is focused on translational genomics and personalized medicine — moving basic discoveries in genetics and genomics into clinical settings with the goal of improving the delivery of health care and disease prevention. Our research projects range from gene discovery to pharmacogenomics to mouse models of human disease. Labs in the CPHG offer graduate research and training opportunities through the UVA School of Medicine, Biomedical Engineering, and the College of Arts and Sciences graduate programs. The University of Virginia is an iconic public institution of higher education, boasting nationally ranked schools and programs, diverse and distinguished faculty, a major academic medical center, and proud history as a renowned research university. In January of 1819, the Commonwealth of Virginia’s General Assembly chartered what would become the University of Virginia. Entering our third century, the University has served Virginia, th...e nation, and the world by: educating responsible citizen-leaders; advancing, preserving, and disseminating knowledge; and providing world-class patient care. These responsibilities are enduring and continue to inspire our efforts. The UVA Health System is renowned for providing outstanding patient care, educating tomorrow's health care leaders, and discovering new and better ways to treat diseases. The UVA Medical Center and Physicians Group, School of Medicine, and School of Nursing are recognized for their excellence in patient care, education, and research. At UVA, we offer a rich collection of benefits, which have long been recognized and valued for their comprehensiveness and competitiveness in the market. In addition to a robust array of traditional benefits such as health care, time off, and retirement, UVA offers an array of other benefits and services to support faculty, staff, and UVA Health team members with their personal and family needs. We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and welcome diversity in all forms. For more information on the University of Virginia and the surrounding area, visit our Why UVA and Why Charlottesville webpages

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