We have an open position for a Professor / Associate Professor of
Computational Genomics in Health and Disease at University College
London.  The post is based in the Department of Genetics, Evolution and
Environment, and the UCL Genetics Institute, and is funded by the UCL
Health Strategy.

Deadline 25th March.

Link:
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/search-ucl-jobs/details?nPostingId=17496&nPostingTargetId=42200&id=Q1KFK026203F3VBQBLO8M8M07&LG=UK&languageSelect=UK&mask=ext

The role:
We seek to appoint an outstanding academic as a Professor or Associate
Professor of Computational Genomics in Health and Disease. The post
will be based within the Genetics, Evolution and Environment (GEE)
department. The postholder will lead a world-class research programme at
the interface of human genomics, computational biology and evolutionary
population genetics to understand the molecular and evolutionary processes
that generate diversity that influences health and disease. The candidate
will combine experimental and computational approaches in the study of
fundamental biological questions. Research areas of particular interest
include: 1) The origin and evolution of germline mutations in humans;
2) The genetic bases of disease or health-related phenotypes and
their differences among populations; 3) The dynamics of population and
evolutionary processes on the fate of genetic variants that shape health
and disease. We particularly welcome interdisciplinary approaches that
are rooted in theory. Fundamental and evolutionary approaches (which are
strong in our department) are very welcome, as long as they further our
understanding of human health or disease. The post includes start-up
funds and is an exciting opportunity to join an excellent and dynamic
scientific community in the heart of London.

Who we are:
The Division of Biosciences of UCL is a foremost centre for research and
teaching in the biological sciences. We have an outstanding international
reputation and a community of over 500 staff and more than 300 PhD
students engaged in cutting edge research and collaboration. Within
Biosciences, the Research Department of Genetics, Evolution and
Environment (GEE) provides a stimulating and diverse research and
training environment of international standing in exciting areas of
computational biology, human genetics, evolutionary and population
genomics, development, aging, microbiology, ecology and biodiversity. The
UCL Genetics Institute (UGI) is an internationally leading centre for
genomics within GEE. UGI focuses on the development and application of
computational tools for large genomic datasets to address important
questions in biology ranging from the genetic determinants of human
disease, the origin and evolution of modern humans, the processes
mediating environmental adaptations, the improvement of crop varieties or
antibiotic resistance. Collectively we aim to help address major current
challenges such as population health disparities, food security or the
biodiversity crisis through the study of genomes. We are located in the
heart of London.

GEE: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/life-sciences/gee
UGI: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/life-sciences/ugi

Aida Andres <a.andres@ucl.ac.uk>

(to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to
golding@mcmaster.ca)