General Description

Overview:

We invite applications for a creative and collaborative scientist whose research emphasizes understanding of RNA biology, gene regulation, RNA-therapeutic and experience in computational and statistical methods. The successful candidate will join a vibrant, interdisciplinary research community with strengths in RNA therapeutics, genomics, systems biology, bioengineering, single-cell technologies and translational cancer/hematology research. The candidate will be a part of recently funded multi-million-dollar grant awarded to Cancer and Blood Disorders Institute at the Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish and lead an independent, externally funded research program in RNA biology, RNA-based therapeutics and bioinformatics.
• Collaborate with investigators in the Cancer & Blood Disorders Institute, as well as other institutes and departments at JHACH and the JHUSOM.
• Mentor trainees (postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and/or undergraduate researchers) and contribute to the training mission of the institution.
• Participate in departmental and institutional service aligned with faculty rank and expectations (e.g., seminars, committee service, outreach).
• Pursue or build upon externally-sponsored funding (NIH, NSF, state, foundation) and publish in peer-reviewed journals.
• Contribute to an inclusive, collegial research environment, in line with the institution's commitment to diversity and excellence.

Rank and Appointment:
Appointment will be made at the rank of Instructor or Assistant Professor, depending on the candidate's experience and accomplishments. The rank will be commensurate with qualifications and external research trajectory. Promotion and/or tenure track status will follow the standard policies of JHUSOM.

Environment & Support:
Candidates will join a dynamic, interdisciplinary community engaged in forefront research across RNA Biology, genomics and therapeutics. The institution offers dedicated support for research infrastructure, mentorship and collaboration across departments. Living and working in the Tampa Bay / St. Petersburg area offers an attractive cost of living, excellent quality of life and proximity to the resources of the Johns Hopkins network.

Qualifications

Qualifications (Required):

• Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in Molecular Biology, Genetics genomics, biostatistics, or a related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in RNA Biology, gene regulation, genomics, preferably with a track record of independent research and publications.
• Interest in and readiness to build partnerships with faculty in cancer biology, hematology/oncology, epigenetics/epi-transcriptomics, imaging, or related fields
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, R) and statistical computing; ability to analyze large-scale datasets and use high-performance computing or cloud-based platforms will be an advantage.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Track record of (or strong potential for) external funding support (e.g., NIH/NSF or equivalent).
• Experience working with single-cell genomics, epigenomics/epi-transcriptomics, RNA-seq, long-non-coding RNAs, circular RNAs, or RNA therapeutics.
• Prior collaborations in biomedical engineering, systems biology or translational therapeutics.
• Experience mentoring trainees or leading collaborative research projects.

Application Instructions

Applicants should apply through Interfolio

About Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University remains committed to its founding principle, that education for all students should be grounded in exploration and discovery. Hopkins students are challenged not just to learn but also to advance learning itself. Critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, and entrepreneurship are all encouraged and nourished in this unique educational environment. After more than 130 years, Johns Hopkins remains a world leader in both teaching and research. Faculty members and their research colleagues at the university's Applied Physics Laboratory have each year since 1979 won Johns Hopkins more federal research and development funding than any other university. The university has nine academic divisions and campuses throughout the Baltimore-Washington area. The Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, the Whiting School of Engineering, the School of Education and the Carey Business School are based at the Homewood campus in northern Baltimore. The schools of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing share a campus in east Baltimore with The Johns Hopkins Hospital. The Peabody Institute, a leading professional school of music, is located on Mount Vernon Place in downtown Bal...timore. The Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies is located in Washington's Dupont Circle area.

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