Co-Director of Cancer Bioinformatics
Medical University of South Carolina
Co-Director of Cancer Bioinformatics
Medical University of South Carolina
Health sciences university in Charleston, SC
Job Description Summary
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Hollings Cancer Center (HCC), the Department of Public Health Sciences (DPHS), and the MUSC AI Center for Health Innovation and Informatics seek a nationally recognized and dynamic leader to serve as the founding Co-Director of Cancer Bioinformatics in the HCC Data Science Shared Resource (DSSR). The ideal candidate will have a robust track record of impactful cancer bioinformatics scholarship and experience managing a bioinformatics team in a collaborative biomedical research environment. The Co-Director will partner with university and cancer center stakeholders to develop and implement a strategic vision to build an integrative bioinformatics resource that supports the current and rapidly evolving bioinformatics needs of cancer center basic, translational, clinical and population science researchers. Reporting to both the Cancer Center Director and the DPHS Chair, the successful candidate will co-lead the DSSR with the Cancer Biostatistics Co-Director and develop a high-performing team of collaborative cancer bioinformaticians from within the MUSC science community and through external faculty recruitments focused on research aligned with cancer center priorities. The Co-Director will be appointed in DPHS at the rank of Associate or Full Professor in the tenure track.Entity
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Job Description
Job Description:
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Hollings Cancer Center (HCC), the Department of Public Health Sciences (DPHS), and the MUSC AI Center for Health Innovation and Informatics seek a nationally recognized and dynamic leader to serve as the founding Co-Director of Cancer Bioinformatics in the HCC Data Science Shared Resource (DSSR). The ideal candidate will have a robust track record of impactful cancer bioinformatics scholarship and experience managing a bioinformatics team in a collaborative biomedical research environment. The Co-Director will partner with university and cancer center stakeholders to develop and implement a strategic vision to build an integrative bioinformatics resource that supports the current and rapidly evolving bioinformatics needs of cancer center basic, translational, clinical and population science researchers. Reporting to both the Cancer Center Director and the DPHS Chair, the successful candidate will co-lead the DSSR with the Cancer Biostatistics Co-Director and develop a high-performing team of collaborative cancer bioinformaticians from within the MUSC science community and through external faculty recruitments focused on research aligned with cancer center priorities. The Co-Director will be appointed in DPHS at the rank of Associate or Full Professor in the tenure track.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities.
Build and lead a cancer bioinformatics shared resource, including strategic planning, staffing, and budget management.
Enable science through expert support in genetics, genomics, transcriptomics (bulk/single‑cell), spatial omics, proteomics, imaging, and multi‑omics integration; develop robust, reproducible pipelines, data governance, and QA/QC.
Partner widely with basic, translational, clinical and population science cancer center investigators to co‑develop projects, methods, and federally funded grants.
Advance usage of institutional infrastructure for HPC/cloud, FAIR data management, EHR/clinical data integration, and secure computing compliant with HIPAA/IRB.
Educate and upskill via workshops, consultations, and mentorship; foster an inclusive, collaborative environment that develops talent.
Co‑lead programmatic strategy with the DSSR Co-Director of Cancer Biostatistics and the Cancer Center leadership team.
Serve as the liaison between Cancer Bioinformatics and the Biomedical Informatics I3 Common Core.
Lead collaborative opportunities between HCC and the MUSC AI Center for Health Innovation and Informatics.
About MUSC. Founded in 1824, The Medical University of South Carolina continues the tradition of excellence in education, research, and patient care. MUSC educates and trains more than 3,000 students and 1,000 residents in six colleges and has more than 34,000 employees, including approximately 1,500 faculty members. As the state’s only academic health science center and largest non-federal employer in Charleston, the university and its affiliates have collective annual budgets of over $8.9 billion, with annual research funding of over $349 million. MUSC operates a 700-bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized children's hospital, the NCI-designated Hollings Cancer Center, a Level I trauma center, the Institute of Psychiatry, more than 100 outreach locations across the state, and South Carolina’s only transplant center.
About Hollings Cancer Center. The Hollings Cancer Center at the Medical University of South Carolina is the only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Cancer Center in South Carolina, serving 5.2M residents. HCC is part of an elite network of 73 NCI-designated cancer centers across the country and is recognized for its dedication to delivering cutting-edge treatments to patients and conducting innovative research to serve the unique needs of South Carolina. HCC is also one of just 14 National Cancer Institute Minority/Underserved Community Oncology Research Programs nationwide to bring clinical trials to patients in their communities and reduce disparities in access to care based on regional or socioeconomic status.
About the Department of Public Health Sciences. DPHS is home to a talented faculty with appointments in a range of public health specialties including Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Biomedical Informatics and Data Science, Epidemiology, Social and Behavioral Sciences, and Health Services Research. The department has two successful and long-standing masters and doctoral degree programs in biostatistics and epidemiology, a new joint PhD/MS program with Clemson University in Biomedical Data Science and Informatics, and offers MPH degrees in biostatistics, epidemiology, and health behavior and health promotion. The NIH research portfolio of DPHS is over $21 million in grants spanning a broad range of public health research.
About the MUSC AI Center for Health Innovation and Informatics. The MUSC AI Center for Health Innovation and Informatics is an enterprise-wide center dedicated to advancing responsible, impactful artificial intelligence across research, clinical care, education, and administrative operations. The Center brings together leaders from medicine, informatics, data science, engineering, ethics, and policy to accelerate the translation of AI innovations into real-world impact while ensuring safety, equity, and trust. Serving as the coordinating hub for MUSC’s AI strategy, the Center supports interdisciplinary research, workforce development, and operational transformation, positioning MUSC as a national leader in the thoughtful adoption of artificial intelligence to improve health outcomes for the patients and communities MUSC serves.
Living in Charleston, SC. Historic Charleston is a beautiful city in coastal South Carolina, consistently rated as a top city in the United States, with easy access to fine dining, museums, and beaches. This charming coastal city offers residents a unique mix of history, culture, arts, innovation, and natural beauty. In Charleston, you can explore miles of pristine beaches and waterways in the morning, and wind your way along shaded cobblestone streets, exploring centuries-old historic homes in the afternoon. At night, visit one of Charleston’s many award-winning restaurants to enjoy traditional low country cuisine prepared by world-class chefs. Charleston is a place where you can live your life to its fullest.
Minimum Qualifications. PhD/ScD in bioinformatics, biostatistics, statistics, mathematics or other quantitative discipline.
How to Apply. Interested applicants should submit their application on the MUSC website. Applications will include a curriculum vitae and a research statement describing past accomplishments and professional vision.
Contact Information.
George Powell, Executive Assistant
MUSC AI Center for Health Innovation and Informatics
Medical University of South Carolina
Additional Job Description
Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)
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Health sciences university in Charleston, SC
Medical University of South Carolina is a public academic health sciences university in Charleston, South Carolina. It offers bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and professional degrees through six colleges in dental medicine, graduate studies, health professions, medicine, nursing, and pharmacy.
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