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The Institute for Genome Sciences (IGS) at the University of Maryland School of Medicine is recruiting a non-tenure track faculty member at the Assistant Professor rank. We are interested in candidates with a research program in neurogenomics with a focus on data analytics, including single-cell and spacial genomic datasets, and applied to better understand the development, function and disease etiology of cell types in the brain. It is expected that the candidate’s research program will complement ongoing projects within IGS and the School of Medicine. IGS (www.igs.umaryland.edu) currently has 27 highly collaborative faculty members with research interests in the areas of the human genetic variation, neurogenomics, cancer and population genomics, quantitative science, human microbiome, host/pathogen interactions, infectious diseases, and other broad areas of genomics, systems biology and bioinformatics applied to improving human health. IGS has established significant infrastructure to support both research-based and clinical high-throughput sequencing, as well as high-complexity data analyses, including extensive computational grid and storage capabilities available to all faculty. IGS is part of the University of Maryland School of Medicine and is located on the University of Maryland Baltimore campus (www.umaryland.edu), which houses the University System’s Medical, Dental, Pharmacy, Nursing, Social Work and Law schools as well as the Graduate School. The University has vibrant communities with clinical, research and teaching activities in genetics, genomics and personalized medicine that offer numerous opportunities for collaborative interdisciplinary research. New faculty will be actively mentored to achieve success in an exceptionally collaborative environment comprised of highly productive research programs, state-of-the-art equipment, and outstanding core facilities. We offer highly competitive salary and recruitment packages. All institute faculty are members of the Institute for Genome Sciences and hold an academic appointment in a home department at the University of Maryland School of Medicine commensurate with their interests and expertise. Expected rank for this position will be Assistant Professor on the non-tenure track; however final rank and tenure status will be commensurate with selected candidate’s experience. The candidate should hold a PhD, MD, MD/PhD or equivalent in computational biology, computer sciences, genetics, neuroscience or a related field, and have relevant post-doctoral experience and a strong record of academic achievement as determined by publications and grant funding. Preference will be given to candidates whose research’s efforts are currently funded. Candidates shouldapply below. Candidates should alsosubmit, as a single PDF: curriculum vitae, brief statement of research interests and vision, and contact information for three references. Candidates should submit their application to the IGS Search Committee at_IGS‑[email protected]_. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. UMB is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. We encourage applications from a broad range of applicants with backgrounds and life experiences that are underrepresented in biomedical research, including but not limited to underrepresented racial and ethnic minorities and persons from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds. If you need a reasonable accommodation for a disability, for any part of the recruitment process, please contact us at https://www.umaryland.edu/jobs/ and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. The salary for this position is $141,714 which represents the base salary for this position and is based on the University of Maryland School of Medicine’s good faith belief at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University. UMB offers a comprehensivebenefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position participates in a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Faculty receive a generous leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, paid holidays, personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school. **Job:** **Faculty* **Organization:** **School of Medicine - Centers/Programs/ORCs* **Title:** *Assistant Professor* **Location:** *null* **Requisition ID:** *250000JE*