Assistant Professor of Bioinformatics (Term)
The Division of Immunotherapy at the University of Louisville seeks a bioinformatician to lead computational research on high-dimensional biomedical datasets.
Best for:Best for computational biologists or bioinformaticians with expertise in single-cell multi-omics and a strong interest in cancer immunology.
Overview
The Division of Immunotherapy at the University of Louisville School of Medicine is seeking a highly motivated bioinformatician for a fixed-term Assistant Professor position. The successful candidate will lead computational analyses of complex biomedical data, including single-cell and spatial multi-omics, to support collaborative research in immunology and cancer biology. The role involves working within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to grant applications, and mentoring trainees. The appointee will have access to state-of-the-art research facilities, including advanced imaging and genomics cores, within the Clinical Translational Research Building.
What you'll do
- Lead computational analysis of high-dimensional biomedical datasets including single-cell RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, and spatial proteomics.
- Develop and maintain collaborative research programs with immunologists, cancer biologists, and clinicians.
- Contribute to the preparation and submission of grant applications to secure research funding.
- Prepare and publish high-impact research manuscripts.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to graduate students and other trainees.
- Apply machine learning and statistical modeling techniques to complex biological data.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD or equivalent degree in bioinformatics, computational biology, biostatistics, computer science, genomics, or a related field.
Language: English
Instruction: English
Publications: Strong publication record required.
- Strong proficiency in R and Python programming.
- Expertise in single-cell and spatial data analysis.
- Experience with multi-omics data integration.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary research teams.
- Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Applicants should submit a cover letter, a summary of present and future research plans, a curriculum vitae, and the contact information for three professional references.
- Cover letter
- Research statement
- CV
- 3 reference letters
Contact
502-852-6258
Create a free profile to unlock your personal match score, the full requirements, funding details and how to apply — in English or Persian.