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The Center for Human Genetics (CHG) and the Sarah W. Stedman Nutrition and Metabolism Center at Duke University is seeking candidates for an available faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. The academic home for this position will be in the Department of Biostatistics & Bioinformatics (B&B) at Duke University Medical Center with a secondary appointment in the Department of Medicine. Duke University is regularly ranked among the top research institutions in the US and worldwide. It is located in Durham, NC, part of the Research Triangle Park area which is home to several other well-known research institutions and universities in close proximity (UNC, NC State, EPA, NIEHS). It offers salaries and benefits that are highly competitive, especially given the relatively low cost of living in the area. The city of Durham has seen an impressive growth of a thriving local food and arts scene, and many year-round recreational and entertainment opportunities.
Position Title:
Assistant Professor in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
Duties & Responsibilities:
The successful recruit will be a member of both the CHG and Stedman Center actively participating in joint collaborative research programs. The CHG and Stedman Center will be joined in newly constructed research space to enhance established collaborative research in the genetics and genomics of metabolomics profiles in cardiovascular disease, obesity and aging. Candidates will also be expected to actively participate in the research and training missions of the B&B and the Centers.
Position Qualifications:
Candidates are expected to have a PhD in a quantitative discipline (computational or systems biology, computer science, statistics, physics or similar). We are inviting applications from researchers with research experience in developing and applying computational approaches to cutting-edge questions in metabolomics, genomics and genetics. A commitment to multidisciplinary collaborative research is essential.
Salary Range:
Commensurate with education and experience
Benefits:
http://www.hr.duke.edu/benefits/
Web Site:
http://www.biostat.duke.edu; http://wwwchg.duhs.duke.edu; http://stedman.mc.duke.edu/; http://www.genome.duke.edu/CBB
Application Address:
Interested applicants should submit application materials (cover letter, CV, and a statement of research accomplishments and interests) and ask three referees to submit reference letters at https://www.academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/2210. Applications received by May 15, 2013 will be given full consideration.
Contact Email: Further inquiries may be directed to Radina Simeonova at radina.simeonova@duke.edu.
Application Deadline:
05/13/2013
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