Post Doctoral Associate-Myeloma

University of Miami • Miami, FL

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Post Doctoral Associate performs scientific research and studies under the supervision of managing staff. Moreover, the Post Doctoral Associate promotes institutional recognition through literal contributions to the scientific community. This post-doc will work in the laboratory of Dr. Brian Walker on the Genomics and Epigenomics of Multiple Myeloma, which is embedded in Sylvester’s Myeloma Institute (Director Dr C. Ola Landgren) which is a world-class Center of Excellence for clinical care and cutting-edge research focused on multiple myeloma and its precursor conditions. Sylvester’s Myeloma Institute is part of Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center (Director Dr. Stephen Nimer), the only NCI designated cancer center in Southern Florida. The successful applicant will analyze complex genomic datasets originating from patient samples, patient-derived xenografts, and cell lines. We use large genomic datasets to identify the mechanisms of disease progression, treatment resistance, and biological processes. This analysis includes identification of mutations, copy number changes, and structural variants as well as DNA methylation profiles and chromatin states. We use both short-read and long-read data as well as proximity ligation data to inform DNA topology and super-enhancer interactions across the genome. Techniques to be used include: analysis of whole genome sequencing, DNA methylation, Micro-C, ChIP-seq, RNA-seq data from patient samples and myeloma cell lines.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree in relevant field required
• No previous experience required
• Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.
• PhD computer science or biological science with an emphasis on genomic data analysis.
• Genomic data analysis, epigenomic data analysis, chromatin states, expression data.

Nice To Haves

• experience with NGS analysis, R/Python, other computational languages, bioinformatic analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conducts research on specific areas of study as assigned.
• Prepares research reports and technical papers for publishing.
• Investigates the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles and theories.
• Maintains substantial knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories.
• Develops advanced analytical models and systems and provides solutions and analyses to support strategic and tactical decisions.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• tuition remission

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree