Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track, Computational Biologist/Bioinformatics/Biosystems Modeler
Biology

Location: Waco, TX
Open Date: Aug 13, 2024
Deadline: Oct 13, 2024 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description:
Baylor University seeks to fill a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level within the Department of Biology effective Fall 2025. We are seeking a collaborative faculty member with broadly defined research experience in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Biosystems Modeling, or a related field.

We are seeking an individual with experience in some or all of the following: bioinformatics analyses of -omics (genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics) data with an emphasis on microbiome data; use of -omics data to model the dynamics and interactions of biosystems to predict phenotypic response; predictive modeling for cellular-and community-level phenotypes that require integration of biological domain knowledge; and/or developing predictive models that cross scales from molecular to ecosystem.

The Department of Biology prioritizes inclusion and belonging, and is committed to fostering the success of faculty and students from diverse backgrounds (see https://diversity.web.baylor.edu/ and https://fdb.web.baylor.edu/).

To learn more about the College of Arts & Sciences and the Department of Biology, please visit these links: www.baylor.edu/artsandsciences/: https:/biology.artsandsciences.baylor.edu/.

About Baylor University: Located in Waco, Texas, Baylor University is the oldest college in Texas. With a population of 21,000 diverse students, Baylor is one of the top universities in the nation, having been named an R1 institution by the Carnegie Classification in January 2022. Baylor is also on the honor roll of the 'Great Colleges to Work For' from The Chronicle of Higher Education; Baylor offers competitive salaries and benefits while allowing faculty and staff to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state.


Qualifications:
Successful candidates should possess an earned doctorate and post-doctoral experience, have a sustained record of research accomplishment, and demonstrate success at generating extramural funding commensurate with their career stage. Applicants should be interested in teaching undergraduate and graduate students, providing research mentorship, developing and maintaining an externally funded research program, and contributing to our doctoral programs.


Application Instructions:
To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/151396

Please submit the following materials electronically via Interfolio:

• cover letter of application,
• statement describing research agenda and funding goals,
• curriculum vitae,
• copy of the transcript from highest degree granting institution (unofficial copy acceptable for application),
• statement of teaching goals and experience, and
• contact information for three individuals who will provide letters of recommendation.

Selected applicants will be contacted to complete a required, self-disclosed Religious Affiliation Form.

Candidates invited for an on-campus interview will need to provide official transcripts. Complete applications must be submitted by 11 PM Central time on 10/13/2024. Questions concerning the position should be directed to Aaron Wright (a_wright@baylor.edu).


Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor's commitment to equal opportunity and respect of others does not undermine the validity and effect of the constitutional and statutory protections for its religious liberty, including, without limitation, the religious organization exemption under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the religious exemption to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, among others. Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

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