The Department of Genetics, Cell Biology and Development (GCD) at the University of Minnesota (UMN) Medical School has an Assistant or Associate Professor tenure-track, 12-month appointment opening in Genomics. The focus of this search is on life sciences research that will advance our understanding of genome function and its connection to human health and disease. Successful candidates will develop an independent, NIH-funded research program that will expand the Department's strength in genomics. We are especially interested in candidates who will develop or leverage cutting edge computational and/or functional genomics approaches. Example areas and questions include:Genomic variation and its association with