Associate Director (University of California San Diego)

Associate Director, Single Cell Epigenomics Job #JPF03121 CELLULAR & MOLECULAR MEDICINE / School of Medicine / UC San Diego Position overview Position title:Associate Director, Single Cell Epigenomics Salary range: Commensurate with Experience Application Window Open date: February 8th, 2022 Next review date: Sunday, Mar 13, 2022 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Wednesday, Feb 8, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. Position description The Center for Epigenomics at the University of California, San Diego is seeking an experienced individual to serve as Associate Director for Single Cell Epigenomics (non-faculty academic position). The mission of the UCSD Center for Epigenomics is to develop a quantitative and molecular framework to study the function and regulation of the human genome, with the ultimate goal to understand the molecular basis of cancer and other human diseases. This center aims to be a world class research organization focused on making discoveries about the regulation and function of the human genome, developing innovative technologies and computational tools, and translating fundamental knowledge about gene regulation into improved clinical outcomes. The UCSD Center for Epigenomics will work with researchers on the UCSD campus and beyond to foster the application of epigenomic technologies to clinical, translational, and basic research. The Single Cell Epigenomics Platform is one of three technology platforms in the UCSD Center for Epigenomics. This technology platform is focused on development and implementation of cutting-edge single cell epigenomic technologies for studying genome function at single cell resolution from complex tissue samples and organoids models. Under the direction of the Center’s Director, the Associate Director of Single Cell Epigenomics (non-faculty) will oversee a team of technicians and bioinformaticians in the application and development of single cell epigenomics assays to address key questions about gene regulation in development and disease. The Associate Director will work with other campus investigators to design research projects that make use of the Single Cell Epigenomics Platform, and will oversee the day-to-day execution of these research projects. Research projects may be structured as collaborative, fee-for-service, or internal to the center. Department: https://medschool.ucsd.edu/som/cmm Program: https://medschool.ucsd.edu/som/cmm/research/epigenomics/Pages/default.aspx Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application) Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology or related fields and be proficient in computational biology as well as molecular biology assays. She/he will be expected to ensure that the single cell epigenomics technologies within the center are maintained at the cutting edge of the field and work with other stakeholders to design, develop, and engineer specialized single cell epigenomics workflows. He/she should have the ability to represent the center and foster growth by giving seminars, attending meetings and conferences, building relationships with campus investigators, and seeking strategic partnerships. The Associate Director should also have the ability to write major parts of scientific grant proposals and publications. We seek a candidate who has the ability to excel in the field of Single Cell Epigenomics as evidenced by a record of relevant scientific publications or presentations. Candidates will be expected to show evidence of their career achievements in the form of hands-on experience with single cell epigenomic assays such as single cell ATAC-seq and single cell multiomics. He/she will also have proven experience applying new technological advances to address biological questions in complex tissue samples. Successful candidates will also demonstrate strong or potential accomplishments in areas contributing to diversity, equity and inclusion, and a desire to play a leadership role in advancing UC San Diego’s commitment to achieving excellence and diversity. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and based on University of California pay scales. Preferred qualifications Ideal candidate will possess demonstrated expertise in the field of Single Cell Epigenomics. Application Requirements Document requirements Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter Statement of Research (Optional) Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity site for more information. Misc / Additional (Optional) Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF03121 Help contact: cmata@ucsd.edu Campus Information The University of California, San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, covered veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy. As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is eight weeks after their first date of employment. The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University controlled properties. The UC San Diego Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at: https://www.police.ucsd.edu/docs/annualclery.pdf. This report provides crime and fire statistics, as well as institutional policy statement & procedures. Contact the UC San Diego Police Department at (858) 534-4361 if you want to obtain paper copies of this report. Job location La Jolla, CA If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Adminoxy

Associate Director, Single Cell Epigenomics

Job #JPF03121

CELLULAR & MOLECULAR MEDICINE / School of Medicine / UC San Diego

Position overview

Position title:Associate Director, Single Cell Epigenomics

Salary range: Commensurate with Experience

Application Window

Open date: February 8th, 2022

Next review date: Sunday, Mar 13, 2022 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Wednesday, Feb 8, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The Center for Epigenomics at the University of California, San Diego is seeking an experienced individual to serve as Associate Director for Single Cell Epigenomics (non-faculty academic position). The mission of the UCSD Center for Epigenomics is to develop a quantitative and molecular framework to study the function and regulation of the human genome, with the ultimate goal to understand the molecular basis of cancer and other human diseases. This center aims to be a world class research organization focused on making discoveries about the regulation and function of the human genome, developing innovative technologies and computational tools, and translating fundamental knowledge about gene regulation into improved clinical outcomes.
The UCSD Center for Epigenomics will work with researchers on the UCSD campus and beyond to foster the application of epigenomic technologies to clinical, translational, and basic research.
The Single Cell Epigenomics Platform is one of three technology platforms in the UCSD Center for Epigenomics. This technology platform is focused on development and implementation of cutting-edge single cell epigenomic technologies for studying genome function at single cell resolution from complex tissue samples and organoids models.
Under the direction of the Center’s Director, the Associate Director of Single Cell Epigenomics (non-faculty) will oversee a team of technicians and bioinformaticians in the application and development of single cell epigenomics assays to address key questions about gene regulation in development and disease.
The Associate Director will work with other campus investigators to design research projects that make use of the Single Cell Epigenomics Platform, and will oversee the day-to-day execution of these research projects. Research projects may be structured as collaborative, fee-for-service, or internal to the center.

Department: https://medschool.ucsd.edu/som/cmm

Program: https://medschool.ucsd.edu/som/cmm/research/epigenomics/Pages/default.aspx

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology or related fields and be proficient in computational biology as well as molecular biology assays. She/he will be expected to ensure that the single cell epigenomics technologies within the center are maintained at the cutting edge of the field and work with other stakeholders to design, develop, and engineer specialized single cell epigenomics workflows. He/she should have the ability to represent the center and foster growth by giving seminars, attending meetings and conferences, building relationships with campus investigators, and seeking strategic partnerships. The Associate Director should also have the ability to write major parts of scientific grant proposals and publications.

We seek a candidate who has the ability to excel in the field of Single Cell Epigenomics as evidenced by a record of relevant scientific publications or presentations. Candidates will be expected to show evidence of their career achievements in the form of hands-on experience with single cell epigenomic assays such as single cell ATAC-seq and single cell multiomics. He/she will also have proven experience applying new technological advances to address biological questions in complex tissue samples.

Successful candidates will also demonstrate strong or potential accomplishments in areas contributing to diversity, equity and inclusion, and a desire to play a leadership role in advancing UC San Diego’s commitment to achieving excellence and diversity. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and based on University of California pay scales.

Preferred qualifications

Ideal candidate will possess demonstrated expertise in the field of Single Cell Epigenomics.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research (Optional)
Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity site for more information.
Misc / Additional (Optional)

Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF03121

Help contact: cmata@ucsd.edu

Campus Information

The University of California, San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, covered veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is eight weeks after their first date of employment.

The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University controlled properties.

The UC San Diego Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at: https://www.police.ucsd.edu/docs/annualclery.pdf. This report provides crime and fire statistics, as well as institutional policy statement & procedures. Contact the UC San Diego Police Department at (858) 534-4361 if you want to obtain paper copies of this report.