Team Scientist – Translational Data Science

Team Scientists — Translational Data Science

Salary Range: Assistant Professor: $79,868 – $162,020; Associate Professor: $115,546 – $200,000; Professor: $161,010 – $342,957

The University of Chicago’s Department of Medicine is searching for full-time faculty members on the School of Medicine track, at any rank, to join the Center for Translational Data Science, which focuses on the application of data science to research problems in biology, medicine and healthcare).  We seek team scientists who will lead research focusing on: a) translational data science; b) the development of data commons, data ecosystem and other cloud computing platforms, systems and applications to support translational data science; and/or c) the development of machine learning, statistical, bioinformatics and AI algorithms to support translational data science.  Other duties will include teaching and supervision of trainees and students, and scholarly activity. Academic rank and compensation are dependent upon qualifications. For information on benefits, please consult the University of Chicago Benefits Guide: https://mybenefits.nfp.com/UChicago/benefits-guide/.

Prior to the start of employment, qualified applicants must have a doctoral degree or equivalent, in the following fields: Biomedical Data Science, Computer Science, Data Science, Informational Technology, Biomedical Informatics, or a related field.

We especially welcome applicants whose research is broadly focused in the areas of computer science, bioinformatics, data science, mathematics, information technology, genetics, genomics, and/or systems biology.

To be considered, those interested must apply through The University of Chicago’s Academic Recruitment job board, which uses Interfolio to accept applications: http://apply.interfolio.com/163014. Applicants must upload a CV including bibliography, a cover letter, and a research statement. Review of applications will continue until the positions are filled.

For instructions on the Interfolio application process, please visit: http://tiny.cc/InterfolioHelp

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