Research Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, Epidemiology

Research Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, Epidemiology

Posting Number	req36247
Employment Type	Faculty
Faculty Type	Research
Hiring Department	IM Epi (852Q)
Academic Location	School of Medicine
Benefits Eligible	The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.
Position Summary	The University of New Mexico, Health Sciences Center, Department of Internal Medicine, seeks faculty members to join the Division of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Preventive Medicine. This position is an Assistant Professor rank and Research track.  Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience and education.
Qualifications	Minimum Qualifications: PhD or MD degree with a track record of Bioinformatic Research Must be eligible to work in the US  Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated expertise in multi-omics bioinformatics analysis (e.g., genomics, transcriptomics, epigenomics, metagenomics) and development of scalable computational workflows for biomedical research. Experience applying machine learning and statistical modeling techniques to large biological datasets for biomarker discovery, disease prediction, or host-pathogen investigations. Proficiency in bioinformatics programming and high-performance computing environments, including Python, R, Linux-based workflows, and HPC/cloud platforms for reproducible pipeline development. Evidence of strong scholarly productivity and research dissemination, including peer-reviewed publications, manuscript development, and presentation of findings at scientific conferences, along with demonstrated experience mentoring or training students/staff. A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and global communities.
Application Instructions	Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. A complete application includes : - Cover Letter - CV (month/year format) For more information contact: Yiliang Zhu, PhD at (YiZhu@salud.unm.edu ).
For Best Consideration	For best consideration, please apply by 4/17/2026. This position will remain open until filled.
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