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Method development to build accurate, unbiased, “reference-free” pangenomes in which each included genome is equally represented and apply them to the create pangenomes in multiple species, in particular a human pangenome reference.

 Pangenome-wide association studies by imputing existing GWAS cohorts into the human pangenome reference.

 Tools development for supporting clinical diagnosis of rare diseases from complete genome assemblies.

Improvement of accuracy and safety of gene therapy by using pangenomic tools.

Contribute to a collaborative and interdisciplinary research initiative at the intersection of medical research, data science, artificial intelligence, and computational biology.

Qualifications

 

Qualifications

A PhD in a quantitative field such as bioinformatics, computational biology, computer science, mathematics, physics or a related discipline.

Strong programming skills in low-level languages (i.e., C/C++, Rust) and demonstrated experience in developing high-performance algorithms.

 Familiarity with analysis of large-scale genomic sequence data.

A strong track record of scientific publications.

Good oral and written communication skills in English.

Independent, responsible, and committed work attitude.

Applicants should have a demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action.

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is the flagship statewide, public, academic health institution in Tennessee. Founded in 1911, the mission of the University of Tennessee Health Science is to improve the health and well-being of Tennesseans and the global community by fostering integrated, collaborative, and inclusive education, research, scientific discovery, clinical care, and public service. Employing more than 4,600 people on its faculty, staff, and not-for-profit corporation faculty practice groups, and with more than 3,200 students across the state, UTHSC contributes $4 billion to the economy of Tennessee.

Part of the University of Tennessee System, the Health Science Center is headquartered in Memphis and includes all six of UT’s doctoral-degree-granting health science colleges -- Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Graduate Health Sciences, and Health Professions. UTHSC spans the state with its four major, regional clinical health science locations in Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Nashville, as well as more than 100 clinical education sites across Tennessee. UTHSC is the largest educator of health care professionals in the state and operates the state’s largest residency and fellowship advanced training programs.

Located in West Tennessee on the banks of the Mississippi River, Memphis is the second-largest city in the state and among the largest cities in the Southeast. The Greater Memphis metropolitan area has more than 1.3 million residents, and the city ranks among those with the lowest cost of living in the country. It is home to a vibrant restaurant scene, a revitalized Downtown, the Midtown Arts District, many scenic neighborhoods, an active medical district, and a burgeoning airport in the midst of a $214 million modernization.

Memphis boasts attractions, including Elvis Presley’s Graceland, the Memphis Grizzlies, historic Beale Street, the National Civil Rights Museum, the second-largest urban county park in the United States, and the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest.

Job
  Research Professional 
Primary Location
  US-Tennessee-Memphis 
Organization
  Genetics, Genomics & Informatics 
Schedule
  Full-time 
Campus/Institute  Memphis 
Job Posting
  May 10, 2022, 11:53:35 AM