Assistant Research Professor - Bioinformatics Analyst

Auburn International - Auburn, AL

Full-time - Entry Level

Auburn, AL

Educational Services

About the position

The Assistant Research Professor - Bioinformatics Analyst position at Auburn University involves developing a bioinformatics research program focused on analyzing various omics data related to poultry health and physiology. The role includes mentoring students, producing scholarly work, and securing funding for research initiatives. This is a full-time, non-tenure track position with a projected start date of January 1, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Develop a bioinformatics research program focused on analyzing metagenomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, or metabolomics data related to poultry health and physiology.
• Mentor poultry science graduate and undergraduate students.
• Produce scholarship through recognized peer-reviewed outlets.
• Secure extramural funding to support the research program from external sources.

Requirements

• Earned Ph.D. in bioinformatics, computational biology, poultry science, animal science, or a closely related discipline at the time employment begins.
• Research experience in using a multi-omics systems biology approach.
• Documented evidence of the ability to conduct collaborative research.
• Ability to work with faculty and students across multiple disciplines.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Eligibility to work in the United States at the time of appointment.

Nice-to-haves

• Background in avian biology.
• Demonstrated record of securing extramural funding.
• Experience mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in research.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.