Professor and Cluster Lead, Genomics and Bioinformatics Cluster

The Opportunity

The Faculty Cluster Initiative (FCI) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) is recruiting for a 9-month tenured professor who will act as the lead for the Genomics and Bioinformatics Cluster (https://www.ucf.edu/research/genomics-bioinformatics/). This position has an anticipated start date of August 8, 2025. An ideal candidate should have a strong background in genomics and bioinformatics, and in computational approaches used to analyze large genomic datasets. The candidate should have demonstrable leadership experience, preferably with multidisciplinary teams, and a strong record of continual extramural funding.

The new Genomics and Bioinformatics Cluster lead can join any of three host departments – The Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences (College of Medicine), Biology (College of Sciences), or Computer Science (College of Engineering and Computer Science); or be jointly appointed among them as appropriate to qualifications and interest. The cluster lead will be expected to develop a research program that strengthens their tenure home department and the cluster.

UCF is one of the nation's largest universities with a diverse student body of approximately 68,000 students. UCF has grown substantially in size, quality, diversity, and reputation in its first 50 years. Today, the university offers 240 degree programs. UCF is an economic engine, attracting and supporting industries vital to the region's future while providing students with real-world experiences that help them succeed after graduation.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Ph.D. or equivalent Doctoral degree from an accredited institution in computer science, bioinformatics, computational biology, biological sciences, biomedical sciences, or a closely related discipline.

Extensive experience in cutting-edge bioinformatics methods, with applications in biological sciences, biomedical sciences, or AI in medicine.

A strong, consistent, and recent funding record from the NIH, NSF, or other equivalent agencies in genomics and bioinformatics and demonstrated leadership in interdisciplinary research and/or education programs, potentially evidenced by currently, or previously, having held a leadership position at one’s current, or a previous, academic institution.

To be eligible for appointment as a tenured professor upon hire, the selected candidate must have a demonstrated record of teaching, research, service, and leadership commensurate with a tenured faculty appointment at the rank of professor, in the applicable tenure home. Evidence of such a record could be demonstrated by holding the rank of full professor at one’s current institution.

Preferred Qualifications:

The ideal candidate would also have proficient teaching skills and the capacity to communicate effectively with both graduate and undergraduate students, whether in large or small audiences.

Additional Application Materials Required:

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, https://www.ucf.edu/jobs/.  In addition to the online application, candidates should upload a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, a statement of career goals no more than 3 pages discussing their research, teaching, and their vision to lead an interdisciplinary bioinformatics and genomics group, and a list with contact information for three (3) professional references. In the cover letter, candidates should address their background in genomics and bioinformatics, their leadership experiences, and should identify the anticipated department(s) for their potential tenure home.

NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.

Questions regarding this search should be directed to Naya Ramirez, HR Partner, Search Committee Manager, at Nayade.Ramirez@ucf.edu; or to Maria Fernandez, Human Resources Coordinator III, Search Committee Manager, at Maria.Fernandez@ucf.edu.

Review of applications will begin in October 2024 and continue until the position is filled.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

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Job Close Date:

Open until filled.

Note to applicants: Please keep in mind that a job posted as ‘Open until filled’ may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.

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Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program. 

• Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.

• Retirement savings options. 

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions. 

• Education assistance.

• Flexible work environment. 

• And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.

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