Assistant or Associate Professor in Cancer Genomics

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The University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor jointly appointed between the Institute for Genome Sciences (IGS) and the Greenbaum Comprehensive Cancer Center (UMGCCC). Applicants are expected to participate in a transdisciplinary genomics and computational oncology research program. IGS will provide hybrid wet and dry laboratory space as needed. Applicants should possess demonstrated expertise in developing and applying multi-omics approaches for basic and translational cancer research. We especially encourage applicants with research programs focused on tumor evolution, subclone and mutational analysis, chromatin structure, antigen prediction, immune repertoire sequencing, or other related areas.

The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. in genomics, systems biology, biology, computational biology, bioinformatics, bioengineering, or a related discipline, with a strong background in analyzing and integrating tumor biology and clinical data streams. Candidates should demonstrate the potential to establish a funded research program and have a strong track record of collaborations with clinical and basic scientists. The successful candidate will be expected to engage in mentoring and teaching and contribute to the service missions of IGS and UMGCCC as well as the broader UMSOM. Primary reporting and research time will be at IGS, with translational oncology research opportunities in UMGCCC. We welcome applicants with research experience in academia, industry, or government who can bring all perspectives and expertise to our team. 

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The University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center is a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center within the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, the flagship academic hospital of the University of Maryland Medical System. It offers a multidisciplinary approach to treating all types of cancer and has an active clinical and basic science research program through its relationship with the University of Maryland School of Medicine. The center is ranked among the top 50 cancer programs in the country by US News & World Report.

The salary range for this position is $143,862 to $177,330 which represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on the University of Maryland School of Medicine’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position participates in a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Faculty receive a generous leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, paid holidays, personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school.

UMB is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. If you need a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please submit an online request or contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

We value diversity and how it enriches our academic and scientific community and strive toward cultivating an inclusive environment that supports all employees.

To Apply:
Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a description of your research program, and contact information for three references to IGSDirector@som.umaryland.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled.