Research Assistant Professor-Genomic Sequencing Data Analysis

Tuskegee University • Full-time • Tuskegee, AL, US • 1m ago

Position Information

Position Title

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Research Assistant Professor with expertise in genomic sequencing data analysis to join our multidisciplinary research team. The successful candidate will lead computational and statistical analyses of large-scale genomic datasets, including whole-genome, whole-exome, and transcriptomic sequencing, to advance projects in cancer biology, precision medicine, and related biomedical fields. This position offers the opportunity to develop independent research while contributing to collaborative team science.

Essential Job Duties

Perform high-quality computational analysis of next-generation sequencing (NGS) data, including short and long-read whole-genome, whole-exome, RNA-seq, and spatial transcriptomics datasets.
Develop and implement bioinformatics pipelines for variant calling, structural variant detection, transcriptome profiling, and integrative multi-omics analyses.
Apply statistical and machine learning approaches to identify genomic alterations, biomarkers, and functional networks.
Collaborate with wet-lab scientists to integrate genomic data with experimental results.
Contribute to manuscript preparation, figure generation, and presentation of findings at scientific conferences.
Write and contribute to competitive grant applications, providing preliminary data and computational expertise.
Mentor graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and research staff in computational genomics. Maintain data management, quality control, and reproducibility standards in accordance with institutional and funding agency guidelines,

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. or equivalent degree, with postdoctoral training in bioinformatics, computational biology, genomics, computer science, statistics, or related field.
Demonstrated expertise in NGS data analysis, including quality control, alignment, variant calling, and downstream interpretation.
Proficiency with bioinformatics tools (e.g., GATK, samtools, bcftools, STAR, HISAT2, Cell Ranger, Seurat) and programming languages (e.g., Python, R, Bash).
Experience working with high-performance computing and cloud-based analysis platforms. Experience with cancer genomics, single-cell and spatial transcriptomics, or epigenomic data analysis.

Physical Demands

FLSA

Exempt

Status

Full-Time

Skills and Attributes

Familiarity with database development, workflow management systems (e.g., Nextflow, Snakernake), and reproducible research practices (e.g., Docker, Git).
Strong track record of peer-reviewed publications in genomic data analysis.
Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary research teams.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

Will this position required travel?

yes

Will this position required night, weekend, and after hour work?

yes

Will this positon be supported using grants or contract funding?

yes

Number of Vacancies

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

04/07/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions Summary

Each applicant, including all current employees, must complete and submit the following documents:

Tuskegee University employment application
Cover Letter
Resume/CV
Recommendation letters
Copies of unofficial transcripts.
Please note that official transcripts(s) will be required upon hire

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