Opportunities in the Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics
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Location: Tampa, FL 33647
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The Department of Biostatistics & Bioinformatics at Moffitt Cancer Center, the top-ranked NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center in the Southeastern United States, is poised to recruit two exceptional faculty members to join our dynamic team. We are looking for candidates who will make significant contributions to our ongoing clinical, basic science, and translational studies at Moffitt, with a proven commitment to team science, evidenced by a robust record of peer-reviewed publications and active involvement in grant-supported research projects.
We have a leadership opportunity as Department Vice Chair and Associate Scientific Director for the CCSG-funded Biostatistics & Bioinformatics Shared Resources (BBSR) in the tenure-earning rank of Associate/Senior Member (Associate/Full Professor equivalent). As the Vice Chair, you will play a vital role in supporting the Chair of Biostatistics & Bioinformatics by leading key academic initiatives, including recruitment, mentoring, retention, budgeting, and strategic planning. This is an exceptional chance to contribute to the advancement of biostatistics and bioinformatics while shaping the future of our department. Join us in this transformative journey!The Ideal Candidate:
Responsibilities:
Credentials and Qualifications: Successful candidates must have a Ph.D. in biostatistics, statistics, bioinformatics, informatics, biomedical informatics, computer science, or related fields and relevant cancer research training and experience.
We also seek to recruit an open-rank tenure-earning faculty role with a strong track record in translational bioinformatics and computational/systems biology, particularly in cancer research. Areas of emphasis include but are not limited to, epigenomics, proteomics, metabolomics, population and real-world genetics, AI-driven biomarker discovery, liquid biopsy techniques, drug discovery and therapeutic innovation, single-cell/spatial omics, and computational immuno-oncology.
Responsibilities:
Credentials and Qualifications: Successful candidates must have a Ph.D. in biomedical informatics, bioinformatics, computational immunology, computer science, biostatistics, or related fields and relevant research training and experience.
Position Highlights:The growing Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics and corresponding Shared Resource currently has 17 faculty and approximately 26 BBSR staff members engaged in a wide range of statistical and bioinformatics research and collaborations on clinical, translational, population and biological studies in cancer prevention, early detection, treatment, prognosis and survivorship, drawing on expertise in novel therapeutic and drug discovery, prognostic and predictive biomarker development, chemoprevention, microbiome, high throughput genomics, proteomics & metabolomics, next-generation sequencing, spatial biology, molecular epidemiology, behavioral interventions, comparative effectiveness research, clinical trial design, and precision medicine. Many of these projects draw upon Moffitt's Total Cancer Care initiative, which provides access to a comprehensive set of clinical and molecular data on a large number of cancer patients.
The Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics is the largest academic department at Moffitt and one of three departments in the academic Division of Quantitative Sciences within the Moffitt Research Institute. Alongside the Departments of Machine Learning and Integrated Mathematical Oncology, the Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics offers a unique environment for quantitative scientists focused exclusively on cancer. Institutional investments in the Moffitt Cancer Analytics Platform, high-performance computing, and the Total Cancer Care Protocol offer unique resources for data-driven team science.
Academic rank beyond Associate Member will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Appointment at the level of Associate / Senior Member requires a minimum of five years of experience at the Assistant / Associate Professor level.
Tampa is a thriving metropolitan city that provides its residents with a high quality of life. The Tampa Bay area has become a hub for ground-breaking research, welcoming individuals from around the globe. This diverse city is engulfed with rich culture, year-round activities for all, beautiful beaches, amazing cuisine and so much more.
Questions about the opportunity may be directed to the Department Chair, Dr. Xuefeng Wang at xuefeng.wang@moffitt.org or the search committee chairs:Dr. Michael Schell at Michael.Schell@moffitt.org for the Vice Chair opportunity.Dr. Xiaoqing Yu at Xiaoqing.Yu@moffitt.org for the open-rank faculty opportunity.Review of applications will begin immediately. Please be sure to attach your CV and cover letter.
To apply, visit our website MOFFITT.org/Careers
Equal Employment OpportunityMoffitt is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran or disabled status. Moffitt seeks candidates whose skills, and personal and professional experience, have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.
The Department of Biostatistics & Bioinformatics at Moffitt Cancer Center, the top-ranked NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center in the Southeastern United States, is poised to recruit two exceptional faculty members to join our dynamic team. We are looking for candidates who will make significant contributions to our ongoing clinical, basic science, and translational studies at Moffitt, with a proven commitment to team science, evidenced by a robust record of peer-reviewed publications and active involvement in grant-supported research projects.
We have a leadership opportunity as Department Vice Chair and Associate Scientific Director for the CCSG-funded Biostatistics & Bioinformatics Shared Resources (BBSR) in the tenure-earning rank of Associate/Senior Member (Associate/Full Professor equivalent). As the Vice Chair, you will play a vital role in supporting the Chair of Biostatistics & Bioinformatics by leading key academic initiatives, including recruitment, mentoring, retention, budgeting, and strategic planning. This is an exceptional chance to contribute to the advancement of biostatistics and bioinformatics while shaping the future of our department. Join us in this transformative journey!The Ideal Candidate:
- Will have an excellent record in team science or collaborative data science, particularly in cancer.
- Will have excellent communication skills and experience in administration and leadership.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate on a variety of cancer research projects.
- Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment.
Credentials and Qualifications: Successful candidates must have a Ph.D. in biostatistics, statistics, bioinformatics, informatics, biomedical informatics, computer science, or related fields and relevant cancer research training and experience.
We also seek to recruit an open-rank tenure-earning faculty role with a strong track record in translational bioinformatics and computational/systems biology, particularly in cancer research. Areas of emphasis include but are not limited to, epigenomics, proteomics, metabolomics, population and real-world genetics, AI-driven biomarker discovery, liquid biopsy techniques, drug discovery and therapeutic innovation, single-cell/spatial omics, and computational immuno-oncology.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct independent and collaborative genomics-based research in translational bioinformatics, cancer bioinformatics, and computational biology.
- Team science collaboration to tackle a variety of cancer clinical and basic science research projects.
Credentials and Qualifications: Successful candidates must have a Ph.D. in biomedical informatics, bioinformatics, computational immunology, computer science, biostatistics, or related fields and relevant research training and experience.
Position Highlights:The growing Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics and corresponding Shared Resource currently has 17 faculty and approximately 26 BBSR staff members engaged in a wide range of statistical and bioinformatics research and collaborations on clinical, translational, population and biological studies in cancer prevention, early detection, treatment, prognosis and survivorship, drawing on expertise in novel therapeutic and drug discovery, prognostic and predictive biomarker development, chemoprevention, microbiome, high throughput genomics, proteomics & metabolomics, next-generation sequencing, spatial biology, molecular epidemiology, behavioral interventions, comparative effectiveness research, clinical trial design, and precision medicine. Many of these projects draw upon Moffitt's Total Cancer Care initiative, which provides access to a comprehensive set of clinical and molecular data on a large number of cancer patients.
The Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics is the largest academic department at Moffitt and one of three departments in the academic Division of Quantitative Sciences within the Moffitt Research Institute. Alongside the Departments of Machine Learning and Integrated Mathematical Oncology, the Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics offers a unique environment for quantitative scientists focused exclusively on cancer. Institutional investments in the Moffitt Cancer Analytics Platform, high-performance computing, and the Total Cancer Care Protocol offer unique resources for data-driven team science.
Academic rank beyond Associate Member will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Appointment at the level of Associate / Senior Member requires a minimum of five years of experience at the Assistant / Associate Professor level.
Tampa is a thriving metropolitan city that provides its residents with a high quality of life. The Tampa Bay area has become a hub for ground-breaking research, welcoming individuals from around the globe. This diverse city is engulfed with rich culture, year-round activities for all, beautiful beaches, amazing cuisine and so much more.
Questions about the opportunity may be directed to the Department Chair, Dr. Xuefeng Wang at xuefeng.wang@moffitt.org or the search committee chairs:Dr. Michael Schell at Michael.Schell@moffitt.org for the Vice Chair opportunity.Dr. Xiaoqing Yu at Xiaoqing.Yu@moffitt.org for the open-rank faculty opportunity.Review of applications will begin immediately. Please be sure to attach your CV and cover letter.
To apply, visit our website MOFFITT.org/Careers
Equal Employment OpportunityMoffitt is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran or disabled status. Moffitt seeks candidates whose skills, and personal and professional experience, have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.