Job Title: BYU Genomics and Bioinformatics Center Director - Biology - CFS Professional Faculty
Posting End Date: August 28, 2026
*NOTE: Last day to apply is Thursday, August 27, 2026 @ 11:59 pm MST
Position Start Date: January 1, 2027
Required Degree: Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Genomics, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, or a related field. Foreign equivalent degree accepted. The required degree must be completed by the start date.
Experience: Demonstrated record of research in genomics, DNA sequencing, and bioinformatics. Demonstrated ability to organize and manage a laboratory or service center. Demonstrated ability to work with a range of sequencing platforms, particularly long-read and high-throughput technologies. Demonstrated ability with experimental design consultation and research support. Demonstrated proficiency in teaching and mentoring both undergraduate and graduate levels in genomics, genetics, and sequencing technologies. Willingness to pursue externally funded research and scholarly collaboration.
Duties/Expectations: The Director has a primary responsibility for directing and developing the center as a consultative hub for genomics and bioinformatics research. The position is designed to support faculty and student research through expert guidance on sequencing technologies and data analysis, while also contributing to the university’s teaching, mentoring, and scholarly mission.
- 65% Center Administration and Consultation: The Director leads all operational aspects of the GBC, including staff supervision, instrument oversight, budgeting, and procurement. The Director provides consultative support to faculty, graduate students, and external partners on experimental design, sequencing strategy, library preparation, read depth/coverage, platform selection, and initial bioinformatics workflows.
- 20% Teaching and Mentoring: The Director will teach one to two courses per year focused on nucleic acid sequencing, experimental design, or data analysis, and provide formal and informal mentoring to undergraduate and graduate students. This includes substantial involvement in experiential learning and research training across the College of Life Sciences.
- 10% Independent Research: The Director is expected to lead a modest but active research program that aligns with the mission of the GBC and complements the department and college’s scholarly profile. This allocation is essential for serving as lead PI on major instrumentation grants (e.g., NSF MRI), participating in multi-institution proposals as Co-PI, and contributing to the university’s scholarly community.
- 5% Citizenship and Service: The Director will provide service to the department, college, university, and broader scientific community, including committee participation, institutional initiatives, and professional service roles.
This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
All faculty are required to abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrine of the affiliated church.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Documents Required at the Time of Application: Please attach your updated curriculum vitae, cover letter and Mission Alignment Statement to the faculty application.
Note: Failure to attach the required documents may result in your application not being considered.
MISSION ALIGNMENT STATEMENT INSTRUCTIONS
If you are a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:
BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. To this end, please include a one-page mission alignment statement as part of your application that addresses how you might, as a BYU faculty member: (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrine and teachings declared by living prophets, seers, and revelators; (2) demonstrate intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among students and others in the BYU community; and (3) teach your subject matter with the Spirit of God and strive to keep it “bathed in the light and color of the restored gospel” (Spencer W. Kimball).
If you are not a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:
Applicants who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints include a one-page mission alignment statement that describes understanding of and commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the AIMS of a BYU Education .
This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.
MISSION ALIGNMENT STATEMENT INSTRUCTIONS
If you are a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:
BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. To this end, please include a one-page mission alignment statement as part of your application that addresses how you might, as a BYU faculty member: (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrine and teachings declared by living prophets, seers, and revelators; (2) demonstrate intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among students and others in the BYU community; and (3) teach your subject matter with the Spirit of God and strive to keep it “bathed in the light and color of the restored gospel” (Spencer W. Kimball).
If you are not a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:
Applicants who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints include a one-page mission alignment statement that describes understanding of and commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the AIMS of a BYU Education .
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
All faculty are required to abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrine of the affiliated church.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
