Assistant Professor of the Practice in Bioinformatics Description: The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Notre Dame seeks a broadly trained and innovative bioinformatician at the Assistant Professor of the Practice level to contribute to service in the Genomics and Bioinformatics Core Facility (GBCF), and to teach courses and workshops in computation and genomics. This non-tenure track position is available starting fall semester 2024, and is renewable and expected to be a long-term, continuing position with opportunities for promotion. The successful candidate will join a vigorous and growing genomics community anchored by the Department of Biological Sciences and distributed across the Colleges of Science and Engineering. The GBCF is a central component of this community with a mission to facilitate genomics research on the Notre Dame campus. The successful candidate will work closely with the GBCF staff to provide bioinformatic and computational consultation, expertise, and infrastructure to support faculty research. This role includes developing working relationships with faculty, exploring possible avenues for novel bioinformatics research, as well as providing basic bioinformatic services and project consultation. The successful candidate will also develop and deliver courses and workshops to enhance the educational infrastructure in bioinformatics based on departmental needs and the applicant's area of expertise. Courses may range from basic computation literacy to advanced undergraduate/graduate level genomics analysis. While this position will be service and teaching oriented, the candidate will also have opportunities to engage in collaborative and independent research. Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates with a Ph.D. in biological sciences, computer science, or related field and experience teaching bioinformatics. Excellent communication skills, and familiarity with the analysis of genomic and transcriptomic data are required. The successful candidate will have experience with one or more of the following areas of analysis: epigenomics, proteomics, genome assembly, population genomics, microbial diversity, comparative phylogenomics, GWAS, single-cell and spatial genomics, and/or network analysis. Strong candidates will also have a solid understanding of data management practices, common software handling paradigms (e.g. conda, modules, containers), linux command line, common genomic data formats (gff, vcf, sam, etc). Broad experience troubleshooting genomic analysis and software and experience with permissions (both unix and ACLs) will be advantageous. Strong candidates will also have experience teaching computational biology or bioinformatics in the classroom or in workshops. Application Instructions: To apply online, visit: https://apply.interfolio.com/142498 Applicants will need to provide the following with their online application: - Cover Letter - Current Resume/Curriculum Vitae - Statement of Experience and Expertise in Bioinformatics (including Research Interests is optional) (1-2 pages) - Statement of Teaching Philosophy (1-2 pages) The Department of Biological Sciences is dedicated to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education to develop the next generation of leaders in the life sciences. We seek to advance biological knowledge through excellence in research to solve the grand challenges that will shape the future of human health and the environment. The department is highly interdisciplinary and fulfilling the promise of innovative approaches to teaching biology at the collegiate level. The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). Review of applications will begin: April 15, 2024. The University of Notre Dame, an international Catholic research university, is an equal opportunity employer. Michael Pfrender (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)