Faculty Position in Mathematical Biology

Requisition #: A-138978-3

Status: Full Time

Type: Faculty

School: Whiting School of Engineering

Department/Program: Department of Applied Mathematics & Statistics

Location City: Baltimore

Location State: MD

Location Zip Code: 21218

Closing Date: Open until filled

To apply: apply.interfolio.com/138978

General Description

The Johns Hopkins University Whiting School of Engineering, Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics (AMS), Department of Biomedical Engineering (BMS), and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Department of Oncology, Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, invite applications for a tenured or tenure-track faculty position in the area of Mathematical Biology.  Preference will be given to candidates who conduct research in quantitative methods in the life sciences, including modeling and analysis of biological and physiological systems, cancer and other diseases, neuroscience, as well as genomics. Outstanding candidates at all academic ranks will be considered.  Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Biomedical Engineering or related fields, and will be expected to establish a strong, independent, multidisciplinary, and internationally recognized research program.  Commitment to teaching excellence at the undergraduate and graduate levels is required. The successful candidate will have a tenure/tenure-track home in one of the three departments.  Secondary appointments in the other two departments is possible.

Opportunities for interactions across the University include: the Malone Center for Engineering in Healthcare, Center for Computational Biology, Alliance for Cardiovascular Diagnostic and Treatment Innovation, Institute for Computational Medicine, Kavli Neuroscience Discovery Institute, Center for Imaging Sciences, Convergence Institute, and the Mathematical Institute for Data Science.

This position is part of the Fannie Gaston-Johansson Faculty of Excellence Program at Johns Hopkins University which is part of a $50 million investment that focuses on the recruitment, retention, and advancement of faculty who demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence as part of JHU's Second Roadmap on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Faculty hired into this program are known as Fannie Gaston-Johansson Professors.

All applicants should submit their application online at 

 http://apply.interfolio.com/138978

Electronic applications should include a cover letter describing the principal expertise of the applicant, a statement of teaching interests, a statement of research interests, a diversity statement, a complete resume, and a publication list. Applications at the Assistant Professor level should also include at least three reference letters. Applications at the Associate or Full Professor levels should not include reference letters or names at this stage.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are integral values of the University. Accordingly, the Departments involved seek candidates who can contribute to racial equity, diversity, and inclusion through service, mentorship, teaching, and scholarship.

Applications will be reviewed starting January 22, 2024 and will be accepted until the position is filled. In-person interviews will be conducted in Spring 2024.

The Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. To that end, the university does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or other legally protected characteristic. The university is committed to providing qualified individuals access to all academic and employment programs, benefits and activities on the basis of demonstrated ability, performance and merit without regard to personal factors that are irrelevant to the program involved.

Pre-Employment Information

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

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