North Carolina State University invites applications at the level of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor for an exciting position in Data Analytics in the University’s new Center for Translational Predictive Biology as part of an initiative to hire five faculty to expand the interdisciplinary Chancellor’s Faculty Excellence Program (CFEP) Faculty Cluster on Translational Predictive Biology. Successful candidates will engage in transformative research that integrates diverse data inputs from increasingly complex in vitro and in vivo systems and utilizes mathematical or statistical modeling and/or data analytics to develop practical, accurate predictive systems. The cluster seeks an individual with expertise in developing innovative approaches to improve:
● Multi-modal data integration and fusion
● Machine learning/artificial intelligence for applications to multi-omics
● Mathematical and statistical modeling of complex biological systems
Hires will be expected to provide key leadership in data science and its application in predictive biology, teach existing courses, and develop specialized courses in their area of expertise.
The home department is open and will be determined according to the applicant’s best research fit, which includes NC State’s Department of Statistics. for applicants with primary expertise in Statistics.
Minimum requirements include a PhD in a relevant field from an accredited institution. Interested candidates should submit: a CV, a cover letter describing prior interdisciplinary research efforts and how their research prospectus fits the position, a research plan (max 2 pages), a teaching statement (max 1 page) and contact information for 3 references. Materials for consideration will be accepted electronically via jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/189353. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Please note that this is position was reopened August 2023.
Further information about the initiative is available at Translational Predictive Biology Interdisciplinary Hiring Initiative and about the position at
cmi.research.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/61/2023/…
The full position announcement and application are at jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/189353.
Confidential inquiries and nominations should be directed to: CFEP position Co-chairs Jorge A. Piedrahita japiedra@ncsu.edu) or Rohan Shirwaiker rashirwaiker@ncsu.edu)