The Bioinformatics Shared Resource of the Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont
The Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics of the Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont seeks a bioinformatician with experience in molecular biology, genomic data analysis, and programming for a full-time faculty position in primary bioinformatics core of the UVM Larner College of Medicine, the Bioinformatics Shared Resource. The position is a non-tenure track Faculty Scientist position. As a member of a shared resource the Faculty Scientist will support a wide range of internal and external funded research projects, for both individual researchers and large collaborations. Support will include consultation on experimental design, methods support and preliminary data analysis for grants, the design and implementation of genomics-based high-throughput sequencing data analyses pipelines, and secondary analysis of genomics data, including data visualization, and publication text. Integrative of multiple –omics data sets and translational bioinformatics will be required to support of some projects.
The Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics and the University of Vermont is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and/or service. Applicants are requested to include in their cover letter information about how they have worked toward diversity and inclusion in previous positions and will further this goal at the University of Vermont. The University of Vermont is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer; applications from women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and people of diverse racial, ethnic, socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds are encouraged. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled; however, we strongly encourage applications by April 14, 2017.
Burlington is a New England university city situated on the shores of beautiful Lake Champlain to the west and bordered by the Green Mountains to the east, both of which offer easy access to year round outdoor recreational activities/sports. Burlington is within driving distance to major US and Canadian cities and was recently voted one of the top 10 most desirable cities in the US to raise children.
Please prepare a detailed introductory cover letter summarizing your qualifications, expertise, and prior contribution to inclusive excellence, a curriculum vitae and a list of three references, and apply online at https://www.uvmjobs.com and reference position number 00024390. Please direct any questions regarding the application process to Barbara Drapelick, Business Administrator, Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics of the Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont (Barbara.Drapelick@uvm.edu)