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Posting Number PG192139EPInternal Recruitment No Working Title Open Rank T/TT Faculty - Chancellor's Faculty Excellence Program (CFEP) - Translational Predictive Biology Cluster Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with experience Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; occasional nights and weekends as needed. Job Location Raleigh, NC Department Provost's Office About the Department
About the Translational Predictive Biology ( CTPB) Cluster
The TPB cluster (previously called the Translational Regenerative Medicine (TRM) Cluster), has been active since 2013 and has expanded considerably since then. Members of the TPB cluster form the core of the Functional Tissue Engineering research unit of the Comparative Medicine Institute (https: // research.ncsu.edu/cmi/) and focus on basic and translational aspects of regenerative medicine from stem cell biology, organ-on-chip, and biomanufacturing, to in vivo applications. With the addition of these five new faculty the expanded TPB cluster will significantly increase its efforts in translational predictive biology focused on improving the health of animals and humans.
About The Chancellor's Faculty Excellence Program ( CFEP)
NC State launched the Chancellor's Faculty Excellence Program in 2011 as part of the 2011-2020 strategic plan to bring the nation's best and brightest faculty to campus. The program enhances the university's commitment to supporting and expanding interdisciplinarity through outstanding research and scholarship, and strengthens NC State's historic expertise in the sciences, engineering, math, design, textiles, humanities and social sciences, and education. The program's efforts align with NC State's land-grant mission and vision, and build momentum toward strategic goals outlined in the new strategic plan, Wolfpack 2030: Powering the Extraordinary.
The current 20 clusters have been selected on these important criteria:
The Chancellor's Faculty Excellence Program is supported and managed by the Office of University Interdisciplinary Programs. The program has grown from an initial 12 clusters to 20 clusters today.
More than 75 current NC State faculty have been hired through the program. In addition to recruiting and retaining outstanding faculty and promoting NC State's continued excellence and national renown, the Chancellor's Faculty Excellence Program cultivates a growing culture of interdisciplinarity at the university. We invite you to explore more information about the Chancellor's Faculty Excellence Program and this cluster at https:// facultyclusters/ncsu.edu.
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NC State University provides a vibrant environment for research, teaching and mentoring across
disciplines; ample opportunities will be available for collaborations with existing faculty and other
newly hired colleagues in the Translational Predictive Biology (TPB) cluster. NC State's location in the Research Triangle also facilitates interaction with faculty at Duke University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, as well as with industry and government agencies.
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Essential Job Duties
NC State University is recruiting five faculty to play a central role in an initiative to build a Center for Translational Predictive Biology ( CTPB). The five incoming faculty are expected to synergize with existing faculty to build an internationally-recognized center focused on developing integrated systems and analytical methods that can predict in vivo responses from in vitro systems. Areas of interest include mathematical modeling/machine learning, organoid biology, microphysiological systems (organ-on-chip), molecular pharmacology, and whole animal physiology.
As a component of this five-faculty cluster initiative, the Chancellor's Faculty Excellence Program, at NC State University seeks one outstanding faculty in the area of mathematical modeling/machine learning to expand the interdisciplinary faculty cluster on Translational Predictive Biology ( TPB). Together with NC State's existing strength in regenerative medicine and data sciences, this expanded cluster will propel NC State to the forefront of efforts to define new principles in the development and application of data analytics and mathematical modeling to predict clinically relevant biological outcomes using in vitro engineered tissue systems and in vivo models and will play a central role in the development of the Center for Predictive Biology.
About the Position
We are interested in individuals whose expertise is in the computational realm but who can bridge experiment and theory, and have the ability to translate research outcomes to address biomedical challenges. Demonstrated collaboration as a member of an interdisciplinary team is essential. Successful candidates will engage in transformative research that integrates diverse data inputs from increasingly complex in vitro and in vivo systems and utilizes mathematical or statistical modeling and/or data analytics to develop practical, accurate predictive systems. The cluster seeks an individual with expertise in developing innovative approaches to improve:
Hiring may occur at the level of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. The home department is open and will be determined with the applicant's input and their credentials and research fit. Hires will be expected to provide key leadership in data science and its application in predictive biology, teach existing courses, and develop specialized courses in their area of expertise.
Other Responsibilities
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
A PhD in a relevant field from an accredited institution.
Other Required Qualifications
Hires will be expected to provide key leadership in machine learning and its application in predictive biology, teach existing courses, and develop specialized courses in their area of expertise
Preferred Qualifications
N/A
Required License(s) or Certification(s)
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Valid NC Driver's License required No Commercial Driver's License required No
Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions
Job Open Date 10/11/2022Anticipated Close Date Open until filled. Special Instructions to Applicants
Interested candidates should submit: a CV, a cover letter describing prior interdisciplinary research efforts and how their research prospectus fits the position, a research plan (max 2 pages), a teaching statement (max 1 page), and contact information for three (3) professional references.
Confidential inquiries and nominations should be directed to:
Rohan Shirwaiker (CFEP position chair- [email protected]) or Jorge A. Piedrahita (Translational Predictive Biology Cluster Chair. [email protected])
Position Details
Position Number 00109668Position Type Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.0 Appointment 9 Month Recurring Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Non Mandatory - Emergency Event Department ID 020101 - Provost's Office AA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or [email protected].
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