Position DescriptionUniversity of Washington Tacoma RESEARCH ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN BIOINFORMATICS The School of Engineering and Technology (SET) at the University of Washington Tacoma (UWT) is seeking to hire a Research Assistant Professor to develop and sustain a vibrant research agenda in bioinformatics, specifically in the area of computational methods for big biomedical data analyses. UW Tacoma is a 40-acre, urban-serving campus with approximately 5,400 students. The campus is set in the midst of the city's museum mile situated on the high-technology corridor of Puget Sound, offering views of the historic Foss Waterway and Mount Rainier. UW Tacoma's commitment to diversity is central to maintaining an atmosphere wherein students, staff, faculty and residents find abundant opportunities for intellectual, personal and professional growth. The School of Engineering and Technology at UW Tacoma is a vibrant and rapidly growing school that is guided by the campus core values of excellence, community, diversity, and innovation and is located in the South Puget Sound region. The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate research independence by serving as a Principal Investigator in successful extramural funding applications while working in interdisciplinary research settings. The successful candidate will be involved in the full spectrum of educational innovations and strategic projects at the School of Engineering and Technology. All or part of the salary for this position is derived from sources other than state-appropriated funds. Positive factors for consideration include, but are not limited to: experience in bioinformatics, cloud computing, software development, and data science; experience in bioinformatics open-source software development using Python, C++, Docker, Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform, and function-as-a-service platforms; experience with design and/or refinement of analytical workflows for next generation sequencing data; experience working independently and in collaboration with a team, and experience in grant writing and working on federally funded projects. All University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research, and service. Responsibilities
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InstructionsApplicants should include: Applications must be submitted electronically to https://apply.interfolio.com/79571 Questions related to this position should be directed to Assistant Professor Wes Lloyd at wlloyd@uw.edu. This position will remain open until filled, however applications received by December 12, 2020 will receive a priority review. Applicants are strongly encouraged to complete the Equal Employment Opportunity questionnaire that is linked to the confirmation email. This information will not be shared with the search committee. Equal Employment Opportunity StatementUniversity of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All
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