Assistant/Associate Professor United Arab Emirates University Al Ain

The department of Genetics and Genomics, College of Medicine and Health Sciences (UAE University) invites applications for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor of Bioinformatics and Health Data Science. They are seeking a dedicated and forward thinking individual to join their esteemed faculty and contribute to the dynamic field of Bioinformatics and Health Data Science. You will be a key player in advancing their academic mission through teaching, research, and professional services. The successful candidate will have a strong foundation in Bioinformatics and Health Data Science, with expertise in areas such as AI, Big Data Analytics, and Machine Learning, particularly in the context of genetics and genomics.

Responsibilities of Assistant/Associate Professor

• Teaching: Design and deliver courses covering Python programming for life sciences, Bioinformatics, and Data Science (AI, Big Data, and Machine Learning) in healthcare and public health.
• Engage students through innovative and practical approaches to foster a deep understanding of complex concepts.
• Research and Projects: Lead and collaborate on research projects in Bioinformatics and Health Data Science, with a focus on Big Data Analytics, AI, and Machine Learning for genetics and genomics.
• lead metagenomic and statistical analyses of data sets derived from Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) data. o Initiation/implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of analysis software.
• Contribute to the scholarly community through impactful conference/seminar/congress/etc in AI, Big Data, Machine Learning, and Bioinformatics.
• Supervision: Mentor and supervise postgraduate students (master’s and Ph.D.) in areas such as Health Data Science (AI, Big Data, Machine Learning) and Bioinformatics for genetics and genomics.
• Provide guidance and support to ensure the success of research endeavors.
• Publication: Publish research findings in high impact journals, specifically in AI, Big Data, Machine Learning, and Bioinformatics for genetics and genomics.
• Disseminate research outcomes at conferences/workshops/media to contribute to the academic community and society.
• Academic Programs and Course Design: Contribute to the development and enhancement of academic programs, especially in the areas of Bioinformatics and Health Data Science.
• Play a role in designing and refining courses to align with government needs, industry trends, and technological advancements.
• Laboratory Management: Manage the Health Data Science laboratory, ensuring a conducive environment for cutting edge research and student engagement.

Job Requirements of Assistant/Associate Professor

• A Ph.D. or Doctorate in disciplines such as Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Health Informatics, Data Science, Computer Science, IT, or a closely related field.
• 2 year experience in supervising postgraduate students.
• Experience in scientific programming, especially Python language with applications to biological research and healthcare.
• Experience with Shell programming and UNIX/LINUX Systems.
• Experience with large genomic data sets (Next generation sequence, genotyping, or expression data), data mining, and data analysis.

Skills & Knowledge Desired

• Demonstrated expertise in teaching and research in Bioinformatics and Health Data Science.
• Strong background in AI, Big Data Analytics. Machine Learning, particularly in the context of genetics and genomics “NexGen data and metagenomic analyses”.
• Proven track record of research productivity and publication in reputable journals.
• Demonstrated expertise in teaching and research in Bioinformatics and Health Data Science.
• Familiarity with academic programs and course design Initiation/implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of bioinformatics software.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Broad knowledge of biology, especially genetics.

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Assistant/Associate Professor United Arab Emirates University

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