University of Florida-posted 3 days ago
Full-time
Gainesville, FL
5,001-10,000 employees

We are seeking a fully funded postdoctoral associate position in bioinformatics and computational biology. This position will be jointly mentored by two investigators including, Dr. Li Chen (onsite) in the Department of Biostatistics at University of Florida and Dr. Hongkai Ji (remote) in the Department of Biostatistics at John Hopkins University. This position, available immediately, focuses on developing statistical, machine learning and deep learning methods to analyze multi-omics data (genetic, epigenetic, transcriptomic, imaging, single-cell genomics and spatial omics data) with the goal of understanding the underlying genetic architecture of complex traits and diseases. UF Biostatistics: The Department of Biostatistics https://biostat.ufl.edu/ is strategically situated within the College of Public Health and Health Professions (PHHP) and the College of Medicine. The department is ranked #11 in Biostatistics Programs at Public Universities by U.S. News & World Report. Currently, the department has 28 full-time faculty. Faculty members are jointly appointed to create synergies and collective strength, resulting in a competitive research profile and highly trained students who receive exceptional exposure to a variety of expertise. Our faculty and students have received numerous national awards in research and mentoring and are committed to excellence in training. The department offers an PhD, Master of Science, and concentration in the MPH program, and currently has 40+ PhD students. All trainees of PhD graduates are placed into tenure-track faculty, government, and industry positions.

  • data analysis
  • manuscript writing
  • research presentation at conferences
  • assistance with grant applications
  • Ph.D. in Biostatistics, Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Statistics, Mathematics or related field.
  • Proficient in R/Python
  • Prior experience in genetic or genomic data analysis
  • Postdoctoral associates are eligible for comprehensive health and leave benefits and have access to libraries and other research resources available for faculty and postdoctoral associates.
  • Additionally, postdoctoral trainees may receive funds each training year to support professional development (e.g., travel to workshops or national conferences, purchase of education materials).
© 2024 Teal Labs, Inc
Privacy PolicyTerms of Service