As seen in the 27 January issue of Science:

DUKE INSTITUTE
GENOME
SCIENCES & POLICY

Duke University
School of Medicine

We are seeking a Director who will develop and oversee a full-service core resource to facilitate analysis across the full spectrum of 'omics data (including computational and/or statistical analyses of comprehensive datasets). Services to be provided are expected to vary from project to project but should include the full range of consultation and project planning, fee-for-service data analyses, and long-term collaborations, utilizing a variety of scientific approaches to best meet the goals and expectations of a variety of clients from across the Duke campus. The core resource will be based in the Duke Institute for Genome Sciences & Policy ( www.genome.duke.edu), in conjunction with the School of Medicine ( www.medschool.duke.edu).

The Director will have a PhD or equivalent degree in a quantitative field (e.g. computer science, statistics or computational biology) with substantial experience working with a range of large 'omics datasets and an orientation towards the genome sciences and their applications in the life sciences and biomedical research. Depending on qualifications and experience, the successful candidate may qualify for a regular-rank faculty appointment in the IGSP at the rank of Assistant or Associate Research Professor.

The Director will administer the data analysis resource, supervise staff scientists to meet the needs of the core resource, coordinate activities among all components of analysis support, liaise with relevant units on campus, integrate and coordinate activities with other key leadership and/or administrative functions. In addition to developing and directing the core resource, the Director will coordinate educational efforts, ranging from one-on-one training, to hands-on workshops and possibly formal courses.

Interested candidates should submit their electronic applications, including a curriculum vitae, a brief statement of research experience and interests, and names and contact information of at least three referees to julia.s.walker@duke.edu. Review of applications will begin April 1, 2012.