Post-Doctoral Associate

Post-Doctoral Associate (9546)

About The Job

Working under the direction of Dr. Steven Shen, you will lead and/or engage in developing cutting edge analytic tools for studying the genome transformation and genomic activities.

70% - The candidate will be mainly focusing on developing machine learning methods and/or AI algorithms for investigating the relationship between genome transformation and genome activities with the data obtained from public domains and/or collaborators, writing research proposals and reports, participating in teaching activities in related courses.

30% - The candidate will be also expected to analyze the data from collaborator groups, help train and work with graduate students, and generate reports or publications.

All required qualifications must be documented on application materials.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in biological science and/or bioinformatics or computational biology.
• Knowledge of genome biology, bioinformatics and/or machine learning.
• Experience with python/R programing, machine learning theory and tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Publication record with minimum 2 years experiences in biological and/or medical science, computational biology.
• Experience with R/Python programing and machine learning algorithms.
• Familiar with genome, genome sequencing, genome transcription regulation mechanism and AI technology.

The Institute for Health Informatics (IHI) educates students and conducts research in the fields of biomedical and health informatics.

In that work it focuses on the design, use, and evaluation of information systems that support and improve healthcare while protecting the safety and confidentiality of those who receive that care. It is an interdisciplinary endeavor that encompasses work in a variety of settings from tertiary care hospitals to specialty clinics, mental health facilities, community clinics, nursing homes, and home care agencies.

Pay Range: $62,000-$65,000; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Please visit the Benefits for Postdoctoral Candidates website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training
• Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

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