Assistant & Associate Professor | Bar Harbor, ME

The Jackson Laboratory is inviting applications for Assistant and Associate Professors at The Jackson Laboratory for Mammalian Genetics campus in Bar Harbor, Maine.

We are seeking faculty pursuing multi-disciplinary approaches in the following general research areas:

• Aging and age-related diseases
• Systems immunology
• Computational biology

The Jackson Laboratory (JAX; www.jax.org) is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution.

Faculty research focuses on genetic and genomic approaches to conduct basic and translational research on fundamental biological questions and associated disease processes.

The Jackson Laboratory is well-known for its deep expertise and innovation in mouse and human models and researchers have the opportunity to combine these approaches with state-of-the-art, highly subsidized and professionally managed, shared scientific services and robust data science initiatives to support the ongoing work in our laboratories.

Successful candidates must hold a Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree; have two to five years of postdoctoral training; have a record of significant research accomplishments; and present long-term research goals consistent with establishing and/or maintaining a highly successful research program.

Pay Range Assistant Level: 129, Associate Level: 155,

The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center and nearly 3,000 employees in locations across the United States (Maine, Connecticut, California), Japan and China. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health. Founded in 1929, JAX applies over nine decades of expertise in genetics to increase understanding of human disease, advancing treatments and cures for cancer, neurological and immune disorders, diabetes, aging and heart disease.

It models and interprets genomic complexity, integrates basic research with clinical application, educates current and future scientists, and provides critical data, tools and services to the global biomedical community.

EEO Statement:
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The Jackson Laboratory's 43-acre scenic Bar Harbor campus is nestled between the Gulf of Maine and the mountains of Acadia National Park. Some of the best hiking and biking in the world (over 50 square miles of mountains, lakes, views, and dramatic coastline) is accessible from our campus. We are one mile from downtown Bar Harbor, which offers a vibrant downtown district with a plethora of restaurants, shops, museums, and galleries.

The Charles

E. Hewett Center in Ellsworth, Maine, is a state-of-the‑art facility that serves researchers world wide. The facility represents the culmination of nine decades of unmatched experience and leadership in breeding and caring for laboratory mice. Ellsworth, Maine, is one of Maine’s fastest growing cities. With a growth rate of nearly 20%, Ellsworth is a bustling year‑round community and acts as a hub for surrounding towns.

It is located nearby Acadia National Park and hosts numerous special events, concerts and festivals each year. Residents have access to fabulous shopping, recreation, museums, galleries, and dining at a variety of independent restaurants.