Assistant Professor, Allergy, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN
About the Job
Assistant Professor, Biostatistics and Allergy, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
PositionDetails: Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is
recruiting a faculty member at the Assistant/Associate/Professor rank with
quantitative biology and genetic/genomic analysis expertise. This position will provide an outstanding
opportunity to integrate with investigators in the Division of Allergy,
Pulmonary, and Critical Care Medicine (APCCM) and the Department of
Biostatistics. Quantitative
bioinformatics approaches are needed relating to ongoing studies in the in the
Division of APCCM related to mechanisms of lung diseases across the lifespan,
emphasizing pulmonary fibrosis, COPD, acute lung injury, pulmonary
hypertension, asthma, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and lung cancer.
Prior experience
and/or specific skills desired include:
1)
Developing methodology for and
performing analysis of high-dimensional datasets, including single-cell
transcriptomic, proteogenomic, immunogenomic, epigenomic, and cytometric data
2)
Developing and implementing
analytic approaches for time-series single-cell data and trajectory modeling
3)
Quantitative methodologies
interrogating gene regulation
4)
Cross-platform integration of
omic/single-cell data
5)
Quantitative approaches to the analysis
of germline genetic variation using WEG/WGS datasets in complex human disease
The
successful applicant will join a team of bioinformaticians that is highly
motivated to develop and apply state-of-the-art methods to analyze and
integrate high-dimensional datasets to unravel the underlying mechanism of
complex disease. The position offers a rich environment for collaborative research. The team works closely with Van derbilt
Technologies for Advanced G enomics A nalysis and R esearch D esign
(VANGARD), a shared research service core to provide genomics data analysis
across Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center. The team
has been working with the Division of APCCM for several years to characterize
the genetic and transcriptome landscapes of lung diseases.
Information about the Department of Biostatistics:
The Department of
Biostatistics at VUMC offers a full array of biostatistics, bioinformatics, and
data management support, emphasizing long-term collaborative relationships with
investigators in accomplishing the VUMC's research mission. The department currently has 57 primary
or secondary faculty, supported by 40 staff data scientists, and 12 computer
systems analysts/IT staff members. The department houses the Center for
Quantitative Sciences. Central to the department’s mission is national
leadership in methods and measurement development.
Informationabout the Division of Allergy, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine:
The Division of
APCCM includes more than 90 faculty and >20 post-doctoral trainees focused
on clinical care and research across the spectrum of lung diseases. The
Division of APCCM is a premier site for lung disease research in the U.S. and
is a highly successful member of Vanderbilt’s Department of Medicine, which is currently
ranked 2 nd in NIH funding. Retention of faculty recruits to
Vanderbilt is exceedingly high, confirming the collaborative, highly desirable
work environment.
Applicants for this position should submit a cover
letter, CV, and the names and contact information for a minimum of 3
references. The cover letter should describe the applicant’s relevant
qualifications and experience, as well as brief statements of research
interests. All application materials should be sent to Justin Johnson (justin.johnson@vumc.org),
Division of Allergy, Pulmonary, and Critical Care Medicine, Vanderbilt
University Medical Center, T-1218 MCN, 1161 21 st Ave. S., Nashville,
TN, 37232-2650.
View how Vanderbilt Health employees celebrate the difference they make every day:
Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center:
Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded and your abilities challenged. It is a place where your diversity — of culture, thinking, learning and leading — is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.
VUMC Recent Accomplishments
Because we are committed to providing the best in patient care, education and research, we are proud of our recent accomplishments:
· US News & World Report: #1 Adult Hospital in Tennessee and metropolitan Nashville, named to the Best Hospitals Honor Roll of the top 20 adult hospitals, 10 nationally ranked adult specialty programs, with 3 specialties rated in the top 10 nationally, Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt named as one of the Best Children’s Hospital in the nation, with 10 out of 10 pediatric specialties nationally ranked.
· Healthcare’s Most Wired: Among the nation’s 100 “most-wired” hospitals and health systems for its efforts in innovative medical technology.
· Becker’s Hospital Review: named as one of the “100 Great Hospitals in America”, in the roster of 100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs and to its list of the 100 Hospitals with Great Heart Programs.
· The Leapfrog Group: One of only 10 children’s hospitals in the to be named at Leapfrog Top Hospital.
· American Association for the Advancement of Science: The School of Medicine has 112 elected fellows
· Magnet Recognition Program: Received our third consecutive Magnet designations.
· National Academy of Medicine: 22 members, elected by their peers in recognition of outstanding achievement
· Human Rights Campaign Healthcare Equality Index: 6 th year in a row that Vanderbilt University Medical Center was a Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality.
Job _Faculty and Professor_
Organization: _Allergy/Pulmonary 104383_
Title: _Assistant Professor, Allergy, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine_
Location: _TN-Nashville-Medical Center North (MCN)_
Requisition ID: _2012129_
Vanderbilt University Medical Center is committed to principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action.
PositionDetails: Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is
recruiting a faculty member at the Assistant/Associate/Professor rank with
quantitative biology and genetic/genomic analysis expertise. This position will provide an outstanding
opportunity to integrate with investigators in the Division of Allergy,
Pulmonary, and Critical Care Medicine (APCCM) and the Department of
Biostatistics. Quantitative
bioinformatics approaches are needed relating to ongoing studies in the in the
Division of APCCM related to mechanisms of lung diseases across the lifespan,
emphasizing pulmonary fibrosis, COPD, acute lung injury, pulmonary
hypertension, asthma, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and lung cancer.
Prior experience
and/or specific skills desired include:
1)
Developing methodology for and
performing analysis of high-dimensional datasets, including single-cell
transcriptomic, proteogenomic, immunogenomic, epigenomic, and cytometric data
2)
Developing and implementing
analytic approaches for time-series single-cell data and trajectory modeling
3)
Quantitative methodologies
interrogating gene regulation
4)
Cross-platform integration of
omic/single-cell data
5)
Quantitative approaches to the analysis
of germline genetic variation using WEG/WGS datasets in complex human disease
The
successful applicant will join a team of bioinformaticians that is highly
motivated to develop and apply state-of-the-art methods to analyze and
integrate high-dimensional datasets to unravel the underlying mechanism of
complex disease. The position offers a rich environment for collaborative research. The team works closely with Van derbilt
Technologies for Advanced G enomics A nalysis and R esearch D esign
(VANGARD), a shared research service core to provide genomics data analysis
across Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center. The team
has been working with the Division of APCCM for several years to characterize
the genetic and transcriptome landscapes of lung diseases.
Information about the Department of Biostatistics:
The Department of
Biostatistics at VUMC offers a full array of biostatistics, bioinformatics, and
data management support, emphasizing long-term collaborative relationships with
investigators in accomplishing the VUMC's research mission. The department currently has 57 primary
or secondary faculty, supported by 40 staff data scientists, and 12 computer
systems analysts/IT staff members. The department houses the Center for
Quantitative Sciences. Central to the department’s mission is national
leadership in methods and measurement development.
Informationabout the Division of Allergy, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine:
The Division of
APCCM includes more than 90 faculty and >20 post-doctoral trainees focused
on clinical care and research across the spectrum of lung diseases. The
Division of APCCM is a premier site for lung disease research in the U.S. and
is a highly successful member of Vanderbilt’s Department of Medicine, which is currently
ranked 2 nd in NIH funding. Retention of faculty recruits to
Vanderbilt is exceedingly high, confirming the collaborative, highly desirable
work environment.
Applicants for this position should submit a cover
letter, CV, and the names and contact information for a minimum of 3
references. The cover letter should describe the applicant’s relevant
qualifications and experience, as well as brief statements of research
interests. All application materials should be sent to Justin Johnson (justin.johnson@vumc.org),
Division of Allergy, Pulmonary, and Critical Care Medicine, Vanderbilt
University Medical Center, T-1218 MCN, 1161 21 st Ave. S., Nashville,
TN, 37232-2650.
View how Vanderbilt Health employees celebrate the difference they make every day:
Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center:
Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded and your abilities challenged. It is a place where your diversity — of culture, thinking, learning and leading — is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.
VUMC Recent Accomplishments
Because we are committed to providing the best in patient care, education and research, we are proud of our recent accomplishments:
· US News & World Report: #1 Adult Hospital in Tennessee and metropolitan Nashville, named to the Best Hospitals Honor Roll of the top 20 adult hospitals, 10 nationally ranked adult specialty programs, with 3 specialties rated in the top 10 nationally, Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt named as one of the Best Children’s Hospital in the nation, with 10 out of 10 pediatric specialties nationally ranked.
· Healthcare’s Most Wired: Among the nation’s 100 “most-wired” hospitals and health systems for its efforts in innovative medical technology.
· Becker’s Hospital Review: named as one of the “100 Great Hospitals in America”, in the roster of 100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs and to its list of the 100 Hospitals with Great Heart Programs.
· The Leapfrog Group: One of only 10 children’s hospitals in the to be named at Leapfrog Top Hospital.
· American Association for the Advancement of Science: The School of Medicine has 112 elected fellows
· Magnet Recognition Program: Received our third consecutive Magnet designations.
· National Academy of Medicine: 22 members, elected by their peers in recognition of outstanding achievement
· Human Rights Campaign Healthcare Equality Index: 6 th year in a row that Vanderbilt University Medical Center was a Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality.
Job _Faculty and Professor_
Organization: _Allergy/Pulmonary 104383_
Title: _Assistant Professor, Allergy, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine_
Location: _TN-Nashville-Medical Center North (MCN)_
Requisition ID: _2012129_
Vanderbilt University Medical Center is committed to principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action.