Postdoctoral Associate

Duke Careers • Durham, NC

15d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Biostatistics & Bioinformatics (B&B) at the Duke University School of Medicine engages in methodological and collaborative research, providing international and regional leadership in biostatistics, genomics, biomedical informatics, artificial intelligence and health data science. We are recruiting a creative, rigorous Postdoctoral Research Scientist in Dr. Wenpin Hou’s team to design and deploy new methods on large-scale datasets (e.g., NIH-funded and consortia resources).

Requirements

• PhD (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Biostatistics/Statistics, Mathematics, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field by the start date.
• Grounded in one or more of the following: Generative AI/transformers, agentic AI, deep learning; Computational genomics, network modeling, spatiotemporal/functional data analysis, time-series.
• Strong programming in R and/or Python; best practices in reproducible research.
• Excellent communication, independence, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and co-lead projects in AI for genomics (e.g., generative models, transformers, agentic workflows) and/or statistical learning (e.g., network & spatiotemporal modeling, functional/longitudinal data, time-series).
• Analyze single-cell/spatial multi-omics and epigenomic data in applications spanning development, cancer, neurodegeneration, and immunology.
• Publish in top venues, present at major conferences, and contribute to open-source software.
• Receive tailored mentorship in grant writing (e.g., NIH K99/R00), career planning, and leadership.

What This Job Offers

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