The Yale Center for Genomic Health together with the Department of Genetics is looking to appoint an investigator in the area of human genetics and/or computational genomics. Building on our established strengths in these areas, we seek to identify candidates who bring innovative and diverse perspectives to the field of genetics and genomics. Applicants from under-represented backgrounds and/or whose research focuses on under-represented and underserved populations in genetics and genomics are especially encouraged to apply.
The successful applicant will fulfill our core values by bringing a genuine commitment to diversity, inclusion and mentoring, reflected and integrated into a highly impactful research program in human genetics and/or genomics. The successful applicant will have a deep understanding of the role of inequity and exclusion as barriers in academic science and demonstrate a genuine commitment to overcoming these barriers in their future lab and field. The successful applicant will embrace the fundamental importance of mentoring in enriching the scientific growth and professional development of trainees.
The appointment will be made to the department within the Yale School of Medicine that is most relevant to the applicant’s research focus. The rank of appointment will be commensurate with experience and the position will come with a competitive start up package.
Qualifications: Candidates must hold a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree.
Application instructions: Applicants interested in this position must apply via the following link: https://apply.interfolio.com/150539 by November 15, 2024, though late applications may be considered under special circumstances. Applications should contain a cover letter that includes motivation for applying, a curriculum vitae, a description of previous research (1 page), a concise statement of research plans (up to 2 pages), reprints of 2 publications, and 3 confidential letters of recommendation. Applicants are highly encouraged to provide a career statement (1 page) that describes any challenges (professional and/or personal) faced throughout their career. Specific inquiries about the position may be sent to the attention of Dr. Ira Hall, Director of the Yale Center for Genomic Health at ira.hall@yale.edu.
Individual interviews will take place during January and February.
About us: The Yale Center for Genomic Health and Department of Genetics sit at the interface of research to understand how genetic variation affects human traits, and how we can use this information to better predict and treat disease. Our overall mission is to tackle the most pressing challenge in the field: how to translate increasingly powerful genomic technologies and increasingly vast genomic data resources into new genetic discoveries and meaningful improvements in healthcare, in a manner that equally benefits people of all ancestry groups and ethnicities. Our scope includes research into the causal relationship between human genome variation and function in health and disease, cutting-edge developments in computational genomics, data science and artificial intelligence, and implementation of genomics into healthcare.
We believe that outstanding science is driven by diversity. We strive to create an inclusive community of faculty, staff, and students whose voices and contributions are valued and respected, and who better represent the communities we serve. We are dedicated to providing an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity in age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical ability, and ethnicity. Diversity is our commitment and our passion; we invite you to be part of it. Please refer to the official Yale School of Medicine statement here: https://medicine.yale.edu/diversity/.
Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.
