Description

Posting Details

Posting Number

F2706P

Working Title

Open Rank Tenure-Track Translational Bioinformatics and Comparative Medicine Data Analytics Division Director

Department

SOM-Research

About the University of Georgia

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

About the College/Unit/Department

The University of Georgia is establishing a new independent School of Medicine in Athens, building on the success of the Augusta University / University of Georgia Medical Partnership, which has been educating physicians in Athens since 2010.

The establishment of a new public medical school at UGA comes as the state faces a significant shortage of medical professionals. The population of Georgia, the nation's eighth largest state, has surged to approximately 11 million residents, straining existing medical infrastructure and resulting in longer wait times for appointments and reduced access to care. Georgia currently ranks 40th in the nation for the number of active patient care physicians per capita and 41st for the number of public medical students per capita.

As a top 20 public university with a thriving research enterprise and vast public service network, the University of Georgia is well positioned to produce more highly trained physicians, alleviate physician shortages, and improve the state's ability to provide quality health care for its citizens.

The School of Medicine is located on UGA's Health Sciences Campus in Athens, home to UGA's College of Public Health and the current AU/ UGA Medical Partnership. In its inaugural year, the UGA SOM plans to enroll 60 students per class, but a new $100 million medical school building will enable the UGA School of Medicine to grow to 120 students per class in the future.

The University of Georgia School of Medicine is seeking accreditation and has been formally recognized with "candidate status" by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education ( LCME ), beginning a multi-year accreditation process.

College/Unit/Department website

https://medicine.uga.edu/

Posting Type

External

Retirement Plan

TRS or ORP

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Underutilization

Advertised Salary

Salary is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements.

Anticipated Start Date

08/01/2026

Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings)

Job Posting Date

05/08/2026

Job Closing Date

06/08/2026

Open until filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicant screening will begin immediately. The application packet should include a curriculum vitae, a cover letter addressing how the applicant's credentials and experience meet the responsibilities and qualifications of the position and contact information for at least three (3) professional references. Please note that references will only be contacted with applicant's prior consent.

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

EEO Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 08.02.18.01.02.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title

Open Rank

FLSA

Faculty Rank

Open Rank (Tenure Track)

Contract Type

Fiscal (12 mo.)

Tenure Status

Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications

PhD or MD/PhD or MD

Position Summary

TRANSLATIONAL & COMPARATIVE MEDICINE DATA ANALYTICS DIVISION
The Translational and Comparative Medicine Data Analytics Division Director will a build computational infrastructure, workflows, methods and pipelines to advance promising therapeutic candidates to clinical trials. This will be achieved through the integration of organoid phenotypes and tumor behavior, single-cell and spatial omics, and comparative clinical datasets to generate prospective, cross-species predictions. The Division Director will also establish a reproducible analytics infrastructure (program code, version-controlled pipelines, model repositories) with data governance aligned to FAIR principles and regulatory expectations and apply best methods to directly address the biological and clinical questions. The infrastructure is designed to foster interdisciplinary teams to build pipelines for biomarker discovery, response classification, implement external validation across species, and build novel methods for patient stratification and indication selection or expansion for clinical trial design. This will include optimal target populations/patient segmentation, predictive biomarkers, safety biomarkers, and mechanisms of drug resistance/combination strategies leveraging existing data. The director will be expected to build a data science and bioinformatics team, that will collaborate with UGA investigators to build a technology infrastructure, platforms, and informatics tools that will enable scalable, efficient, and compliant infrastructure for clinical and translational research. The development of a data driven learning system that will accelerate translation, reverse translation and patient insights together for meta-analysis to advance therapeutics.

Additional Requirements

5+ years of post-doctoral research experience or relevant expertise.

For information regarding requirements for faculty ranks, please see the University of Georgia Guidelines for Appointment, Promotion and Tenure

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

The successful candidate will have:

• Demonstrated leadership in translational bioinformatics, including the application of data analytics to advance therapeutic development and clinical outcomes
• Knowledge of precision medicine, molecular diagnostics, and clinical genomics, particularly as applied to translational and clinical research
• Strong skills in integrating clinical, molecular, and multi-omics datasets to generate actionable insights for research and patient care
• Proven record in biomarker discovery and the application of precision medicine approaches to support patient stratification and clinical trial design
• Expertise in developing and implementing computational and analytics infrastructure, including data platforms, pipelines, and research registries
• Ability to build, lead, and sustain high-performing, interdisciplinary teams across clinical, research, and data science domains
• Strong collaborative skills with a demonstrated ability to establish and maintain cross-functional partnerships with diverse stakeholders
• Excellent strategic, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to align data science initiatives with institutional research and clinical priorities

Physical Demands

Is this a Position of Trust?

Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?

No

Does this position require a P-Card?

No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?

No

Is driving a responsibility of this position?

No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?

No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)

Yes

Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents