Job title: Multiple, Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Faculty Positions in Computing in Biology, Health, and Wellness
Company: Indiana University
Job description: Position DetailsTitle Multiple, Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Faculty Positions in Computing in Biology, Health, and Wellness
Appointment Status Tenure Track
Department IU Bloomington Vice Provost For Faculty Affairs
Location Bloomington
Position SummaryAs part of a major, multi-year initiative to expand research activities in Computing in Biology, Health, and Wellness across the IU Bloomington campus, the , the , and the invite applications for multiple tenure-track positions at the Assistant Professor ranks to begin in the Fall of 2025 (earlier or later start dates can be negotiated). Appointments will be in one or more departments, including , , , , or .We are particularly interested in researchers working in the following areas, though this list is not exhaustive and candidates with research foci in related, unlisted areas should submit a query:
- Application of AI, machine learning, computer vision, complex systems, or networks tools and techniques as they relate to biology, health, and wellness, including LLM integration and novel uses of natural language processing (NLP) approaches to large-scale datasets,
- Biomedical complexity, personalized/individualized/precision health, healthcare cybersecurity,
- Biological data privacy,
- Consumer health IT and digital health,
- Genomics, bioinformatics, or computational genome science/genome informatics, health informatics or public health informatics,
- Human-computer interaction (HCI) and human robot interaction as they relate to health and wellness, including assistive robotics,
- Mobile health applications, wearable health technologies, and data analytics.
We seek candidates who apply interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary perspectives from a variety of domains, including biology, bioinformatics, computational social sciences, environmental studies, healthcare, information studies/data science, human-centered computing, and systems engineering among others. The positions are part of a that aims to understand and improve the health of humans and their environment.IU has long been a leader in multiple research areas using large datasets across humans, animals, and social systems, for example in the , , , , Center for Health by Design, , and . These hires will build on existing strengths to position IU at the forefront of new research opportunities, taking advantage of new computational approaches, new datasets, and new ways to connect data of multiple types.Responsibilities: Candidates are expected to sustain an active, externally funded research program, to engage undergraduate and graduate students through effective teaching, and to participate in service to the University and the profession. Candidates should be able to work effectively in a team environment. To advance scholarly innovation and excellence, we especially value candidates who can demonstrate prior experience related to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion through their research, teaching, and/or mentoring.
Basic QualificationsQualifications: Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Informatics, Bioinformatics, Biology, Public Health, or a closely related field (e.g., Science and Technology Studies, Epidemiology, Psychology, Computer Science). Experience related to diversity in research, education and service is valued.
Department Contact for QuestionsAll queries about the position or the application procedures may be addressed to .
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Special InstructionsApplication Procedures: Please provide a 1) curriculum vitae, 2) cover letter, 3) research statement, and 4) statement of teaching interest that also addresses your experiences fostering an inclusive working and mentoring environment with individuals from diverse backgrounds and identities. Candidates at the tenure-track Assistant Professor rank should apply at and provide contact information for three references at the time of application.These 10-month appointments would ideally start August 1, 2025, although an earlier or later start date is negotiable. Applications received by November 5, 2024, will receive full consideration, and applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.
For Best Consideration Date 11/05/2024
Expected Start Date 08/01/2025
Posting/OAA # IU-101046-2024
Expected salary:
Location: Bloomington, IN
Job date: Fri, 11 Oct 2024 23:46:26 GMT
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