The Department of Physiology & Membrane Biology at the University of California, Davis, School of Medicine, seeks to hire one individual as an Assistant Researcher to advance our pioneering projects in precision medicine. This role demands a deep understanding of Transcriptome Analysis, Genetics in Disease, Prediction in Disease, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Machine Learning, Whole-genome Analysis, and Network/System Biology. The successful candidate will be instrumental in pushing forward our initiatives to develop targeted therapies and personalized medicine strategies.

The Professional Researcher develops and oversees their own independent, creative, and high quality research program equivalent to that required for the Professor series. The Professional Researcher takes major responsibility and leadership for their program(s). Generally, the appointee is expected to secure funding as a Principal Investigator, but may be funded as a co-PI within a large center or collaborative program grant on which many independent investigators are working, as long as it is clear that the activities led by the professional researcher within the larger project constitute his/her own independent research program. Appointees do not have teaching responsibilities.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES BELOW

2. PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE AND ACTIVITY( 5 % EFFORT)
The candidate will participate in professional societies and conferences appropriate to their specific field and will serve as a reviewer of research proposals, and scientific publications as appropriate. The candidate will attend seminars to present research results and give research presentations at national and international scientific meetings. When appropriate, the candidate may be requested to coordinate seminars and laboratory meetings.

3. UNIVERSITY AND PUBLIC SERVICE ( 5 % EFFORT)
The candidate will engage in University service activities such as guest lecturing and committee service. The candidate will also engage in public outreach activities that include presenting scientific research results to the general public and providing relevant advice to individuals or public agencies.

• This recruitment is conducted at the assistant rank. The resulting hire will be at the assistant rank regardless of the proposed appointee’s qualifications.

• Ph.D. and robust background in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
• Expertise in transcriptome analysis, genetic research, predictive modeling, and machine learning.
• Strong track record in handling big data and conducting holistic biological analyses
• A record of leadership, or potential for, in research and creative activity of high quality and significance, independence, and productivity
• Demonstrated potential to establish and sustain extramurally funded research programs
• Evidence of academic accomplishment such as refereed journal papers and conference presentations

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. with a complete list of publications

• Cover Letter

• Statement of Research

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

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