The Department of Bioinformatics and Genomics, part of the College of Computing and Informatics at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning Fall 2025. Applicants for this position must hold a Ph.D. in the biological, computational, or related sciences. They should demonstrate excellence in research via a strong publication record, the potential to secure funding, and a commitment to education. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain an externally-funded research program involving Ph.D., Masters, and undergraduate students, and to teach graduate and undergraduate courses. We welcome applications from qualified researchers working in any area of bioinformatics whose research will complement and expand current department strengths. Example research areas include but are not limited to: human, model, or non-model organism genomics, precision medicine, statistical genetics, cloud computing approaches in bioinformatics, computational plant genetics, microbiome analysis, phylogenomics, or computational/theoretical ecology.
Located in the Bioinformatics Building on the UNC Charlotte Campus, the Bioinformatics and Genomics Department is a research-intensive unit with a Ph.D. program in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology and a M.S. in Bioinformatics. Visit cci.charlotte.edu/departments/department-of-bioinformatics-and-genomics/ for more information. Faculty in this Department support an undergraduate Bioinformatics Minor and Bioinformatics Concentrations within the BS and BA degrees in Computer Science. The Department has state-of-the-art laboratories, several high-performance computer clusters, and has dedicated space for postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and staff.
UNC Charlotte is located within the city of Charlotte, one of the top five cities to live in the U.S. according to 2024-2025 rankings by U.S. News & World Report. Charlotte offers an ideal combination of rapid economic growth, cultural vibrancy, and Southern charm. Home to 18 Fortune 500 and 1000 companies, the city boasts a flourishing economy led by thriving financial and healthcare sectors. Charlotte provides residents with temperate weather, affordability, and a rich cultural scene, including museums, parks, professional sports teams, and a fast-growing brewery industry. Charlotte is a welcoming community and has a high quality of life.
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and an ADVANCE Institution that strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte maintains an Affirmative Action Plan prepared in accordance with Executive Order 11246 and the Consent Decree.
The candidate chosen for this position will be required to provide an official transcript of their highest earned degree and submit to a criminal background check.
Ph.D. in the biological, computational, or related sciences.
Applications must be made electronically at jobs.charlotte.edu (position #001841) and must include:
A cover letter, CV, contact information for at least 3 references, a statement of research interests (max 5 pages), a statement of teaching philosophy (max 2 pages), and PDFs of 3 publications. Please highlight potential contributions to UNC Charlotte within the statement of research interests.