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Computational Bacterial Population Genomicist

Employer
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Location
Lincoln, NE

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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution
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Job Details

Working Title:

Computational Bacterial Population Genomicist

Department:

Food Science & Technology-0836

Requisition Number:

F_210124

Posting Open Date:

09/10/2021

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date):

11/30/2021

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Description of Work:

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Department of Food Science and Technology is seeking a Computational Bacterial Population Genomicist at the rank of Research Assistant Professor with outstanding computational skills to develop a multi-disciplinary program in Food Safety that emphasizes evolution and ecology of pathogens and non-pathogens in food production environments. The research program will serve as a hub for collaboration with faculty in the department of Food Science and Technology, the Nebraska Food for Health Center (NFHC), University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), the Nebraska Public Health Laboratory (NPHL), and Nebraska One Health program. In particular, the incumbent will be expected to lead development and implementation of bioinformatics programs and pipelines that use high-performance computing for population genomics analysis of whole genome sequencing data and metagenomic data and to leverage these platforms/pipelines for large-scale research projects in collaborative research teams with FDST, NFHC, UNMC, NPHL, and Nebraska One Health, targeting food safety and gastrointestinal wellness. This position will facilitate seeking strategic federal and private funding for research in the specific area of One Health focused on the emerging problem of zoonotic bacterial antimicrobial resistance. These working groups led by the RAP will facilitate effective participation of UNL in the National Institute for Antimicrobial Resistance Research and Education; will facilitate strong collaborations with relevant agencies (e.g., USDA Food Safety Inspection Service) to leverage ongoing regulatory surveillance; and will facilitate collaborations of NFHC and programs at UNMC and NPHL.

This position is fully focused on research. Specific duties are:

  • Develop a multi-disciplinary research program at the intersection between data science, microbiology, and microbial population genomics with Public Health applications.
  • Leverage the ProkEvo platform to develop strong collaborations with regulatory agencies (e.g., USDA Food Safety Inspection Service) to promote exchange of data and integration of population genomics into ongoing regulatory testing.
  • Integrate agriculture (livestock industry) and Public Health applications to aid in achieving Nebraska One Health goals.
  • Seek independent funding through governmental institutes (NSF, USDA, and NIH), and private foundations.


Recognizing that diversity within a context of inclusivity enhances creativity, innovation, impact, and a sense of belonging, the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR) and the Food Science and Technology Department are committed to creating learning, research, extension programming, and work environments that are inclusive of all forms of human diversity. We actively encourage applications from and nominations of qualified individuals from underrepresented groups including racial and ethnic minorities, women, sexual minorities, persons living with disabilities, and veterans.

As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

  • Doctor in Veterinary Medicine with PhD in microbiology, food science or similar field.
  • Formal training in statistics/data science.
  • Peer-reviewed scholarly publications in microbiome science and microbial population genomics.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Three years of training beyond the doctorate in bacterial population genomics.
  • Minor in statistics or other relevant data science.

How to Apply:

Click “Apply to this job” and complete the information form. Attach the following documents:

  1. A letter of interest that describes your qualifications for the job and anticipated contributions
  2. Your curriculum vitae
  3. Contact information for three professional references
  4. Statements that describe your philosophy and approach to research and engagement with stakeholders
  5. A statement of the value you place on diversity and your anticipated contributions to creating inclusive environments in which every person and every interaction matters (two page maximum).

Combine statements (items 4 and 5 above) into a single document and attach as “Other Document.”

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact:

Karen Randall
krandall2@unl.edu

Job Category (old):

Faculty Non-Tenure Leading

Job Type:

12 Month (Faculty Only)

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?:

No

Organization

Working at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

For 150 Years, A Leader in Higher Education 
Always a place of high ambition, University of Nebraska was one of the first institutions west of the Mississippi River to award doctoral degrees - the first was granted in 1896. The University of Nebraska established the world's first undergraduate psychology laboratory. The discipline of ecology was born here, and the campuses reflect that tradition, being recognized as botanical gardens and arboreta. An early institutional interest in literature and the arts provided the foundations for today's Prairie Schooner literary magazine, for the University of Nebraska Press, and for the Sheldon Museum of Art, which houses one of the world's most significant collections of 20th century American art.

Today, Nebraska is one of the nation's leading teaching institutions, and a research leader with a wide array of grant-funded projects aimed at broadening knowledge in the sciences and humanities. Nebraska is also a land-grant university and a member of the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU). The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Benefits
The University of Nebraska offers an extensive benefits package that includes health, life, disability and long term care insurance; retirement accounts; tuition reimbursement for employees and their spouses and dependent children; and reimbursement accounts for health care and dependent day care. Leave policies are designed to help employees deal with personal or family events or crises.

Diversity and Inclusion
In the spirit of the phrase "Every Interaction Matters", UNL has an enacted commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence for our faculty, staff, and students. On our campus, diversity and inclusion are important priorities. Examples include: Husker Dialogues, which is an event that helps first-year students focus on diversity and inclusion and practice handling difficult conversations around difference; three Chancellor's Diversity Commissions that are charged with informing and advising the Chancellor and addressing issues of constituent campus communities; and the establishment of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion whose leader operates at the Vice Chancellor level. At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, we strive for excellence in all that we do. True excellence requires that each individual be able to work and learn in an atmosphere of respect, dignity, and belonging. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion requires each of us to continuously ensure our interactions are respectful, protect free speech, and inspire academic freedom.

About Lincoln
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is located in an up-and-coming and safe city of 300,000 people that has many of the cultural and entertainment benefits of a much larger city, with the feel of a friendly Midwestern community. The Pinnacle Bank Arena, opened in 2013, routinely hosts major touring acts. A buzzing entertainment district, the Railyard, connects the arena area to the Historic Haymarket. Cuisines from all continents provide the entree to dynamic urban nightlife and a wide variety of ways to enjoy time with friends. Nebraska's City Campus is one with Lincoln's city center, as it has been since the university was founded.Lincoln has more parkland per capita than Austin, Texas; Portland, Oregon; and all but a handful of U.S. cities. The well-manicured Pioneers Park, the native woods of Wilderness Park and the open grassland of Nine-Mile Prairie are each within a 10-minute trip from campus. Connecting many of these parks is an extensive trails network.

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