The Department of Biomedical Informatics at the University of Utah is recruiting an early or mid-career (Assistant or Associate level) Tenure Track faculty position as part of a new initiative in collaboration with the University of Utah’s The Scientific Computing and Imaging ( SCI ) Institute. We are seeking an Assistant or Associate Professor Faculty (Tenure Track) Position with demonstrated abilities in teaching and research. This hire will expand the core research expertise at the SCI Institute and DBMI , further enhance its strong research reputation in scientific, information, and biomedical visualization; image and data analysis; and interdisciplinary scientific computing. A major goal is to attract new partnerships across the University and beyond. Candidates whose research expertise integrates social and technical aspects are of particular interest, as are candidates who can contribute to the University’s diversity.

We are particularly interested in candidates with demonstrated expertise in clinical informatics or clinical research informatics, with a focus on applying computation (including Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence) and/or visualization methods. Specific possible expertise areas include integration and analysis of heterogeneous
electronic health records, natural language processing, clinical trials data analysis, image-based modeling, and the synthesis of multi-modal data sources. Examples of some associated application areas for which strong collaborative opportunities exist at the University of Utah include, but are not limited to, computational psychiatry, computational anesthesiology and OR/ICU monitoring, and digital biomedical twins. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to perform world-class, collaborative research in these areas by a strong publication record in highly ranked conferences or journals. Prior experience with national funding agencies, such as NIH, DOD, AHRQ, HRSA, or NSF, is highly desirable.

Candidates are expected to have a PhD degree from a quantitative field, such as Biomedical informatics, computer science, engineering, computational biology, applied mathematics, statistics, applied physics, etc. Candidates with a professional doctoral degree (MD, PharmD, DNP, DDS, DO, etc.) are also welcome to apply if they have a demonstrated track record in the relevant areas and have previous training in the quantitative fields listed above.

All candidates are invited to submit a curriculum vitae; a cover letter containing a description of professional experience (including scientific accomplishments, leadership responsibilities, and 3 references); a research plan (up to 3 pages); teaching strategy (up to 1 page); and a statement of past, present, and future commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion (up to 1 page) directly to the SCI Institute discussing their vision for interdisciplinary, computational oncology research leadership. This research should fit in the context of the SCI Institute’s mission of multidisciplinary bridge building (http://www.sci.utah.edu/the-institute/bridges.html) and the overall academic mission of the Department of Biomedical Informatics.

The Department of Biomedical Informatics traditionally hosts collaborations that cross the University of Utah Health Sciences Center, the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Intermountain Healthcare, and the Utah Department of Health. The Department of Biomedical Informatics at the University of Utah works in a rich environment that emphasizes research in life sciences, health sciences, health services research, and informatics in collaboration with colleagues in various Schools and Colleges including Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy. The Department of Biomedical Informatics is one of the most mature informatics programs in the United States, offering postdoctoral training, Ph.D. and Master of Science degrees and a graduate certificate program. The Department of Biomedical Informatics is a National Library of Medicine Biomedical informatics training site. The Department is co-located and cooperative with the program in Nursing Informatics. Further details about the Department of Biomedical Informatics and its faculty and training program can be found at http://medicine.utah.edu/dbmi/ .

The University of Utah is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educator. Minorities, women, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Veteran’s preference. Reasonable accommodations provided. For additional information, see http://www.regulations.utah.edu/humanResources/5-106.html . The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong or demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

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The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, diversity, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.

EEO/Non-Discrimination Information

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.

Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“ URS ”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen and immunizations.

Special Instructions for Candidates

Open Date 12/15/2021

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Requisition Number PRN02868F

Type Faculty