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The University of Chicago, Biological Sciences Division

The Biological Sciences Division of the University of Chicago.  Established in 1930, the Biological Sciences Division is UChicago’s largest academic division, comprising 10 basic science and 14 clinical departments.

Today, we constitute one of the most unique communities within an academic environment: a single division that delivers undergraduate, graduate, medical, and postgraduate biological sciences education together with outstanding patient care and world-renowned research.

Sep 06, 2024
Full time
Department of Human Genetics Faculty at The University of Chicago
The University of Chicago, Biological Sciences Division Chicago, IL, USA
    The University of Chicago’s Department of Human Genetics in the Biological Sciences Division seeks faculty candidates. Rank and tenure status will be commensurate with qualifications. The Department has broad research interests and existing strengths in the genetics of complex traits and common diseases, statistical and population genetics, and functional genomics of human disease. In this search, we seek scientists that would strengthen and complement our current research in computational biology, statistical genetics, or population genetics. We especially welcome applications from candidates who develop and apply probabilistic machine learning tools to understand topics related to complex diseases, such as gene regulation, gene regulatory networks, and the interplay of genetic and non-genetic factors. Competitive start-up funds and generous research space, including access to state-of-the-art core facilities, will be available, as well as...