NTT Faculty Opportunity - Bioinformatics

Fels Institute for Cancer Research & Molecular Biology

NTT Faculty Opportunity - Bioinformatics

Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Summary of Opportunity

The Fels Institute for Cancer Research & Molecular Biology at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University invites applications for a non-tenure track faculty appointment at the level of Assistant Professor. The Fels Institute for Cancer Research & Molecular Biology has a vibrant and interdisciplinary research program focused on understanding the molecular mechanisms of various human diseases.

The successful applicant should have a PhD and/or MD and postdoctoral research experience in the field of bioinformatics and computational biology with special focus on genomics and the regulation of gene and protein expression and modification.

The prospective candidate is expected to lead the Fels Institute bioinformatics core, which provides data analysis support for multiple laboratories. To this end, the prospective candidate is expected to have knowledge of next generation sequencing, including RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, exome sequencing, and high-throughput DNA methylation data. Of particular interest are candidates who are using cutting-edge techniques in computational biology.

The prospective candidate should also be familiar with bioinformatic analysis of mass spectrometric data for protein identification and quantitation, including post-traslational modifications (PTMs), protein and PTM data mining, and integration of proteomics data with annotation databases (Gene Ontology and PFAM) to identify enrichment of biological process, functions, cellular components and/or protein domains. In addition, the candidate should also be familiar with mapping of protein and/or PTMs to networks/pathways using platforms such as STRING and/or IPA.

We encourage applications from candidates whose research interests focus on the study on these areas and will be able to adopt emerging analysis tools aimed at the functional characterization of genes and proteins.

The successful candidate is expected to have publications in respectable peer reviewed journals, excellent interpersonal skills, and experience in writing federal and/or foundation grants. Experience in mentoring undergraduate and graduate students would be an asset.

Additional information about Fels can be found on this website https://medicine.temple.edu/departments-centers/research-centers/fels-institute-cancer-research-molecular-biology and additional information about LKSOM can be found at www.temple.edu/medicine

Procedure for Candidacy

To be considered, please complete an online application: https://bit.ly/2zeCSp2 Application materials should include the following:  a cover letter stating area of expertise and qualifications, synopsis of accomplishments and professional goals, research/teaching interests, curriculum vitae, and contact information including e-mail addresses for three references.

Please address your application to:

Carmen Sapienza, PhD, Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine & Associate Director of the Fels Institute C/O, Michael R. Lester, Senior Director, Physician/Faculty Recruitment and Retention, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Email: Michael.lester@tuhs.temple.edu

The University is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their research, teaching, and/or service to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

Temple University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless

of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.

Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and. employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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