Post-Doctoral Fellowship / Visiting Assistant Professor in Genetics and Bioinformatics

Job Description

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Department of Human Factors and Behavioral Neurobiology is seeking a Post-Doctoral candidate / Visiting Assistant Professor for a one-year fellowship with possible renewal to work in our Omics Lab for Health and Human Performance. Alongside faculty from the Department of Human Factors and Behavioral Neurobiology, the applicant will be involved in developing undergraduate and graduate student-centered research, with a focus in training and teaching molecular biology, genetics, next generation sequencing, and omics-based research.

Associated with the growing Aerospace Physiology program, research will be focused on molecular- and omics-based data generated from mammalian exposures to extreme environments. In addition, the incumbent will teach a general genetics course and associated labs to Aerospace Physiology majors.

Qualifications

Applicants in areas of genetics and molecular biology will be given due consideration; however, preference will be given to outstanding candidates who can utilize computational and genomics-driven approaches. The ideal candidate will have interests and experience that will complement ongoing research in genomics, bioinformatics, molecular biology, and other biology and human performance areas. Applicant must hold a Ph.D. degree in molecular biology, cell biology, developmental biology, genetics, biochemistry, neuroscience or a related discipline.

The only undergraduate degree of its kind in the nation, the Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Physiology blends aerospace with life science and leverages Embry-Riddle’s many strengths to take advantage of emerging opportunities in this field. In addition, with the department offering MS and PhD programs in Human Factors, the incumbent will have the opportunity to mentor graduate students. Working closely with NASA, the military, and other space-industry stakeholders, the position provides a unique opportunity for those interested in health and human performance in extreme environments. The Department houses labs in: Omics for Health and Human Performance, Space Microbiology, Aerospace Physiology, Virtual and Augmented Reality, User Experience, Applied Cognition and Training, Aging, Perception and Performance, Medical Human Factors and Small Team Analogs. Faculty in the Human Factors and Behavioral Neurobiology department collaborate in research efforts with the College of Aviation (High Altitude Lab) and College of Engineering (Biomechanical Engineering).

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is committed to being a global leader in diversity and inclusion in higher education. We continually strive to recognize, respect and celebrate the differences and cultural identities among individuals as we recruit, support, and embrace our diverse community. We work to provide a safe environment where self-expression is welcome. We strive to create a campus climate free of discrimination so that networks, partnerships and cultural competency continue to be fostered through leadership, integrity, care and respect.

Our future colleagues will share our university’s and department’s commitments to an inclusive, inviting, and collaborative community practicing excellence in both research and instruction. We strongly encourage individuals from populations traditionally underrepresented and underserved to apply.

For full consideration, please apply online at http://careers.erau.edu , requisition #R303196. Position will remain open until filled. Review of applications will begin May 15, 2022 with an anticipated hire date of August 15, 2022. Please email a PDF of your curriculum vitae, cover letter, and two letters of recommendation: eric.vaden@erau.edu .