Assistant Professor in Pathogen and/or Microbiome Research
Company: TC Industries Of Canada Company
Location: Flagstaff
Posted on: April 3, 2021
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Job Description:
Assistant Professor in Pathogen and/or Microbiome Research
Flagstaff, AZ --- TGen North The Pathogen and Microbiome Division
(TGen North) of the Translational Genomics Research Institute
(TGen) in Flagstaff, AZ is looking to hire an Assistant Professor
in Pathogen and/or Microbiome Research Individuals are invited to
apply for an Assistant Professor faculty position in the Pathogen
and Microbiome Division (TGen North), a part of the non-profit
Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), located in
Flagstaff, AZ. TGen is a global leader in the advancement of
science and technology to impact human disease. We are seeking
individuals with research interests that complement existing
strengths in basic or translational pathogen and infectious disease
research, which may include genomics, epidemiology, bioinformatics,
immunology, molecular biology, microbiology, microbiomics,
population genetics, disease ecology, vector biology and genomics,
phylogeography, and clinical microbiology expertise.-- The
successful candidate will be expected to: (1) develop an intensive
research program that is supported by awards from extramural
agencies and/or foundations; (2) contribute largely to TGen's One
Health mission to improve human health; and (3) perform service for
the Division, TGen and the larger research community.-- --General
Information: The Pathogen and Microbiome Division of TGen (TGen
North) is focused on translating microbial genomics science into
positive impacts on human health. The Division is home to the
Southwest One Health Collaborative (www.southwestonehealth.org),
combining genomics and other next generation sciences with the need
for interdisciplinary health research involving human, animal and
environmental health sectors. TGen's One Health Collaborative is a
newly formed research endeavor based upon our existing expertise
and infrastructure for dangerous pathogens, genomics, animal
models, disease ecology, public health, microbial forensics,
molecular epidemiology, select agents, bioinformatics,
computational capacity, metagenomics, microbiome analysis,
environmental microbiology, clinical research partners and team
approach to science. TGen North works closely with the three
Arizona state universities, including a successful 15-year
collaboration with the Pathogen and Microbime Institute at Norther
Arizona University, under the leadership of world-renowned
microbial genomics professor Dr. Paul Keim. TGen North has a strong
population health program, supporting local, tribal, state federal
and international health agencies, and has been at the forefront of
the COVID-19 response since Jan 2020. TGen continually seeks to add
new talent from differing disciplines and experiences who are
dedicated to achieving its mission of positively impacting human
health. The TGen North facility is located in Flagstaff, Arizona
and has BSL2 and BSL3 micro labs, cell culture, state-of-the-art
molecular labs, a robust high-throughput sequencing center, and
uses the best-in-class HPC environment at Headquarters in Phoenix,
AZ. All TGen North teams are supported by an experienced
bioinformatics and software development team and a dedicated
full-service administrative team. Additionally, in 2016, TGen
joined forces with The City of Hope in California, allowing for
direct connectivity to a large clinical research and delivery
center. The City of Hope affiliation is already providing a wealth
of opportunities to advance Microbiome as a critical piece of
clinical care and management of chronic and complex diseases.
Flagstaff is a university town with a resident population of about
67,000, and is rich in cultural diversity. Located at the base of
the majestic San Francisco Peaks, Flagstaff is 140 miles north of
Phoenix at the intersection of Interstate 17 and Interstate 40.
With its elevation of 7,000 feet and four-season climate, Flagstaff
is ideal for year-round outdoor activities. Nearby environmental
attractions include the Grand Canyon, Oak Creek Canyon, Sedona,
Monument Valley, Sunset Crater, Meteor Crater, and Arizona
Snowbowl. Flagstaff also has rich a rich history in scientific
discovery and application from Lowell Observatory (where Pluto was
discovered), the rich environmental resource setting, and a growing
biotechnology sector that includes TGen and Gore and Associates (a
global leader in medical device technology), to the numerous
community and research partnerships with Northern Arizona
University, a "high research university". Notably, Flagstaff has
been named "America's First STEM Community". Requirements Minimum
Qualifications: --- PhD in Biology, Microbiology, Epidemiology,
Molecular Biology, Computer Science or related discipline Preferred
Qualifications: --- Evidence of conducting research complementary
to the research of current faculty members in the Pathogen and
Microbiome Division. --- Demonstrated success with submitting
proposals for external and/or internal research and obtaining
funding. --- Demonstrated considerable success with peer-reviewed
research publications. --- Demonstrated experience with and/or
commitment to working with younger researchers, colleagues, and
community members from culturally and scientifically diverse
backgrounds. Application: Applicants should submit electronically,
a curriculum vitae, cover letter, a brief description of your
research. Applications will be accepted and evaluated on an
on-going basis until the positions are filled. Applicants should
also write a vision statement, no longer than two pages, that
outlines one or more major unsolved problems in their field and how
they plan to address them at TGen. The vision statement should be a
forward-thinking document and go beyond a summary of the
applicant's prior and current research. Any questions regarding the
application or search process should be directed to the Vice
President of Human Resources at hr@tgen.org. We value and support
diversity in our workforce. EEO/AA
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