Requisition: F1600212
Open Date: 11/16/2016
Review Date: 01/09/2017
Job Category: Faculty
Department: Agricultural Experiment Station
College/Unit: Colleg Of Agriculture & Applied Sci
Location: Logan Campus
Posting Duration: Open Until Filled
Position Summary:
The College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences (CAAS) invites applications for a faculty position as an Assistant or Associate Professor in the Center for Integrated BioSystems (CIB) with an academic appointment in an appropriate department within the College. This position is part of a cluster of hires focusing on analysis of big data sets across multiple colleges at Utah State University. This is a nine-month, tenure-track research and teaching position, with research as the major area of appointment. The individual selected for this position will conduct independent and collaborative research involving large data sets and will teach upper division undergraduate and graduate level courses in bioinformatics.
Initial review of application materials will start on January 9, 2017. Position will remain open until filled.
Responsibilities:
The incumbent will be expected to develop a nationally recognized, extramurally funded research program in bioinformatics. In addition, it is expected that he/she will collaborate with other faculty members on research projects involving large biological datasets. These datasets may be of any type, but many will be Next-Generation sequencing data of a variety of types including but not limited to whole genome sequencing, RNA-Seq, metagenomics, epigenetics, and genotyping by sequencing. This collaborative work will include experimental design, grant application development, and data analysis.
Excellence in teaching is highly valued and the successful candidate will be expected to develop and teach upper division undergraduate and graduate level courses in bioinformatics, as well as mentor graduate and undergraduate research students. The new courses developed by this faculty member will be part of a campus wide initiative in the analysis of big data.
Dept/College Highlights:
Utah State University is located in Logan/Cache Valley (http://www.loganut.org; http://www.cachechamber.com), a northern Utah population center of over 100,000 residents. Nestled in the Wasatch Range of the Rocky Mountains, Logan is 80 miles northeast of Salt Lake City and within a day's driving distance of six national parks. Its close proximity to ski resorts, lakes, rivers, and mountains make it one of the finest recreation environments in the nation. The area has excellent schools, a low crime rate, and a flourishing arts scene. Utah State University (http://www.usu.edu) is a Carnegie Doctoral Higher Research Activity Land-Grant Institution with an enrollment of 27,662 students.
The College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences is one of eight academic colleges at Utah State University. CAAS is the home to six diverse departmental units as well as USU's School of Veterinary Medicine. In 2016, USU was identified by Campus Explorer as the top school in the US for students preparing for agriculture-related careers. For more information about the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences and/or its constituent departments, please visit https://caas.usu.edu/.
Minimum/Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
• D. degree in bioinformatics, statistics, computer science or a related field with training in bioinformatics
• A good working understanding of biological systems and molecular biology
• Familiarity with modern bioinformatics programs, tools, and software development platforms
• A strong background in biostatistics
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative setting
Preferred Qualifications:
• Postdoctoral research experience in bioinformatics, preferably involving genomic data from animals, plants or microbes
• Experience working with data management systems and large biological datasets
• Teaching at the university level
• Training in molecular biology with an understanding of: DNA and RNA sequence data, transcriptome analysis, and quantitative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) data
• Experience programming in 'R' and programming/scripting languages such as Python, Perl, Java, C, and/or C++
• Experience with statistics, sequence analysis, transcriptome analysis, and biological network analysis software
• A demonstrated track record in obtaining extramural funding
Additional Qualifications for Consideration at the Rank of Associate Professor:
• An established research agenda with a sustained record of scholarly activity
• A record of excellence in research with a strong publication record
• A record of consistent and substantial extramural funding success
• Evidence of effectiveness in teaching and in mentoring graduate and undergraduate students
• A national or international reputation in bioinformatics
Opportunity Type: Full-Time w/benefits package
Percent of Time or Hours per Week: 100%
Advertised Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
See http://usu.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobid=1965 for more information and to apply online.
Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Utah State University is an AA/EO Employer and encourages gender and ethnic diversity.
Apply Here
Open Date: 11/16/2016
Review Date: 01/09/2017
Job Category: Faculty
Department: Agricultural Experiment Station
College/Unit: Colleg Of Agriculture & Applied Sci
Location: Logan Campus
Posting Duration: Open Until Filled
Position Summary:
The College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences (CAAS) invites applications for a faculty position as an Assistant or Associate Professor in the Center for Integrated BioSystems (CIB) with an academic appointment in an appropriate department within the College. This position is part of a cluster of hires focusing on analysis of big data sets across multiple colleges at Utah State University. This is a nine-month, tenure-track research and teaching position, with research as the major area of appointment. The individual selected for this position will conduct independent and collaborative research involving large data sets and will teach upper division undergraduate and graduate level courses in bioinformatics.
Initial review of application materials will start on January 9, 2017. Position will remain open until filled.
Responsibilities:
The incumbent will be expected to develop a nationally recognized, extramurally funded research program in bioinformatics. In addition, it is expected that he/she will collaborate with other faculty members on research projects involving large biological datasets. These datasets may be of any type, but many will be Next-Generation sequencing data of a variety of types including but not limited to whole genome sequencing, RNA-Seq, metagenomics, epigenetics, and genotyping by sequencing. This collaborative work will include experimental design, grant application development, and data analysis.
Excellence in teaching is highly valued and the successful candidate will be expected to develop and teach upper division undergraduate and graduate level courses in bioinformatics, as well as mentor graduate and undergraduate research students. The new courses developed by this faculty member will be part of a campus wide initiative in the analysis of big data.
Dept/College Highlights:
Utah State University is located in Logan/Cache Valley (http://www.loganut.org; http://www.cachechamber.com), a northern Utah population center of over 100,000 residents. Nestled in the Wasatch Range of the Rocky Mountains, Logan is 80 miles northeast of Salt Lake City and within a day's driving distance of six national parks. Its close proximity to ski resorts, lakes, rivers, and mountains make it one of the finest recreation environments in the nation. The area has excellent schools, a low crime rate, and a flourishing arts scene. Utah State University (http://www.usu.edu) is a Carnegie Doctoral Higher Research Activity Land-Grant Institution with an enrollment of 27,662 students.
The College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences is one of eight academic colleges at Utah State University. CAAS is the home to six diverse departmental units as well as USU's School of Veterinary Medicine. In 2016, USU was identified by Campus Explorer as the top school in the US for students preparing for agriculture-related careers. For more information about the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences and/or its constituent departments, please visit https://caas.usu.edu/.
Minimum/Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
• D. degree in bioinformatics, statistics, computer science or a related field with training in bioinformatics
• A good working understanding of biological systems and molecular biology
• Familiarity with modern bioinformatics programs, tools, and software development platforms
• A strong background in biostatistics
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative setting
Preferred Qualifications:
• Postdoctoral research experience in bioinformatics, preferably involving genomic data from animals, plants or microbes
• Experience working with data management systems and large biological datasets
• Teaching at the university level
• Training in molecular biology with an understanding of: DNA and RNA sequence data, transcriptome analysis, and quantitative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) data
• Experience programming in 'R' and programming/scripting languages such as Python, Perl, Java, C, and/or C++
• Experience with statistics, sequence analysis, transcriptome analysis, and biological network analysis software
• A demonstrated track record in obtaining extramural funding
Additional Qualifications for Consideration at the Rank of Associate Professor:
• An established research agenda with a sustained record of scholarly activity
• A record of excellence in research with a strong publication record
• A record of consistent and substantial extramural funding success
• Evidence of effectiveness in teaching and in mentoring graduate and undergraduate students
• A national or international reputation in bioinformatics
Opportunity Type: Full-Time w/benefits package
Percent of Time or Hours per Week: 100%
Advertised Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
See http://usu.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobid=1965 for more information and to apply online.
Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Utah State University is an AA/EO Employer and encourages gender and ethnic diversity.
Apply Here