Tenure Track Position in Biology - Emory Healthcare/Emory University

The BIOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF EMORY UNIVERSITY, Atlanta, GA is a broadly based Department within a College of Arts and Sciences. We seek candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the area of epigenetics, broadly defined, to include research involving related areas such as chromatin biology, nuclear organization, cellular differentiation, development, and/or gene regulation, to complement existing strengths (see biology.emory.edu ). The Emory biomedical community includes >500 faculty primarily in Emory College, the School of Medicine and the Rollins School of Public Health. The broader research environment at Emory University, which is highly collaborative, includes several cutting-edge research core facilities ( https://www.cores.emory.edu/eicf/index.html ), and has many interest groups of relevance to epigenetics research, including: 1) An epigenetics journal club within the Biology department; 2) The Emory chromatin club, a group of chromatin researchers across the University and greater Atlanta area that meets monthly to discuss results and new developments in the field; and 3) The Atlanta Single Cell Omics and Analytics Initiative (ASCOmAI), which brings together experts in Single Cell Genomics across three Atlanta Universities – Emory, Georgia Tech, and Morehouse School of Medicine. The successful applicant will train PhD or MD/PhD students through the Graduate Division of Biological and Biomedical Sciences ( http://biomed.emory.edu/ ) and/or the Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program ( https://bme.gatech.edu/bme/ ). Emory is located on a beautiful campus in Atlanta, one of the United States’ most vibrant, diverse, and affordable metropolitan areas. You can learn more about the Emory Biology Department values here: https://tinyurl.com/EmoryBiologyInfo Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. Emory University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Georgia State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Emory University does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in University programs and in use of facilities without such discrimination. The University also complies with all applicable federal and Georgia statutes and regulations prohibiting unlawful discrimination. All members of the student body, faculty, and staff are expected to assist in making this policy valid in fact. Any inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Office of Equity and Inclusion, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Bldg., Suite 305, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone 404/727-9867 (V) 404/712-2049 (TDD).