Job opportunity: Assistant Professor in Computational Biology/Informatics/Data Science, Fisk University, Nashville, TN
Fisk University is seeking a tenure track Assistant Professor in Computational Biology/Informatics/Data Science who would enthusiastically embrace teaching and engaging undergraduates in faculty-mentored research in the context of a liberal arts institution whose mission includes advancing African American and under-represented leaders in STEM. The optimal candidate will have post-doctoral research experience and will be poised to develop and sustain a research program mentoring both undergraduate and Master’s Trainees, including those in Master’s to PhD Bridge programs, supported by extramural agencies. Interest in interdisciplinary collaborations also is valued highly. Ability to teach bioinformatics, relevant statistics/inference, and aligned life science and/or data science courses is essential. Application materials should include the applicant’s Curriculum Vitae, Research Plan, and Teaching Philosophy as well as three letters of recommendation. All materials should be provided electronically to llimbird@fisk.edu, Coordinator for the Search Committee. Fisk University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications are being considered immediately for a June 1, 2021 start date.