Tenure-Track or Tenure-Eligible Investigator Recruitment 
Center for Genomics and Data Science Research
National Human Genome Research Institute
National Institutes of Health

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The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), a major research component of the

National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS),

seeks to identify outstanding Tenure-Track or Tenure-Eligible Investigators for the newly

established Center for Genomics and Data Science Research (CGDSR) within the Division of

Intramural Research, located in Bethesda, Maryland. The CGDSR addresses data-intensive

problems in genomics with a mission to: 1) develop cutting-edge computational methods that

analyze biomedical, environmental, and clinical data, with an emphasis on multiomics data

(including genomic, transcriptomics, epigenomics, proteomics, and environmental data); 2)

study the impact of sequence variation, both germline and somatic, in order to develop

predictive models of genome function and phenotype; 3) conduct research in basic and applied

genomics, comparative genomics, epigenomics, pangenomics, functional genomics, single-cell

genomics, genomic medicine, biostatistics, and machine learning; 4) develop high-quality data

resources of particular relevance to human genomics such as reference genomes, pangenomes,

and functional genomics databases; and 5) advance NHGRI’s focal point for data science

research and training at The Forefront of Genomics.

Successful candidates will join a highly collegial group of scientists within the NHGRI and the

NIH more broadly. In addition, successful candidates will have access to the unparalleled

resources of the NIH Clinical Center, the NIH Intramural Sequencing Center (NISC), NHGRI’s

outstanding core facilities, and NIH’s Biowulf cluster, the world’s most powerful supercomputer

solely dedicated to biomedical research. The position includes a generous start-up allowance,

an ongoing commitment of research space, laboratory and computational resources, and

positions for research personnel and trainees.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: The incumbent must have remarkable academic credentials in the

fields of genomics, bioinformatics, computational biology, data science, computer science,

physics, engineering, mathematics, or molecular biology, as evidenced by an advanced degree

at the Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent level, as well as a promising record of research

accomplishment in genomics. Top candidates must have the ability to provide strong

mentorship, create opportunities in support of a diverse workforce, and should have

outstanding scientific competence and integrity.

SALARY/BENEFITS: Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with the candidate’s

experience. A full Federal benefits package is available, including retirement, health and life

insurance, annual and sick leave, and the Thrift Savings Plan (401K equivalent).EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT: Selection for this position will be based solely on merit,

with no discrimination for non-merit reasons such as race, color, religion, gender, sexual

orientation, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, age, or membership or

non-membership in an employee organization. The NIH encourages applications from qualified

women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities.

HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a three-page research

proposal, and contact information for three professional references to Shirley Freeman at

[email protected]. Please include in your CV a section detailing your mentoring and

outreach activities, especially those involving women and persons from racial/ethnic or other

groups underrepresented in biomedical research. Applications will be accepted from November

1, 2023, to January 1, 2024.

Questions about the position and the application process should be sent to Shirley Freeman at

[email protected]. All information provided by the candidate will remain confidential

and will not be released outside the NHGRI search process without a signed release from the

candidate.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: NIH provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with

disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations during any part of the application and

hiring process, please notify us. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be

made on a case-by-case basis.

STANDARDS OF CONDUCT/FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: The NIH inspires public confidence in our

science by maintaining high ethical principles. NIH employees are subject to Federal

government-wide regulations and statutes, as well as agency-specific regulations.

DO NOT INCLUDE YOUR BIRTH DATE OR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER ON APPLICATION

MATERIALS.

DHHS AND NIH ARE EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYERS.