Postdoctoral Fellow - Tang Lab

Seattle Children's Hospital • Seattle, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an AI-driven bioengineering project requiring both wetlab and computational skillset. The successful candidate will have proficiency with basic molecular biology techniques including DNA cloning and subcloning, bacterial work, mammalian cell culture (293T, HeLa, etc), protein work (Western blot), immunohistochemistry and various forms of microscopic techniques (high content imaging, confocal, etc). It is critical the candidate has computational proficiency and be comfortable working with computer algorithms, including ImageJ macros for image processing, Python programming as well as machine learning using tools such as Large Language Models. Experiences and evidence of work showing rigors in model training is critical.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree (PhD/DVM/MD) in specialty area from an accredited university training program.
• Experience using basic research techniques of specialty area.
• Proficiency with basic molecular biology techniques including DNA cloning and subcloning.
• Experience with bacterial work.
• Experience with mammalian cell culture (293T, HeLa, etc).
• Experience with protein work (Western blot).
• Experience with immunohistochemistry.
• Experience with various forms of microscopic techniques (high content imaging, confocal, etc).
• Computational proficiency.
• Comfort working with computer algorithms.
• Experience with ImageJ macros for image processing.
• Experience with Python programming.
• Experience with machine learning using tools such as Large Language Models.
• Experiences and evidence of work showing rigors in model training.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience conducting research in the pediatric arena.
• Experience in protocol and manuscript development.
• Experience in grant writing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct AI-driven bioengineering research.
• Perform basic molecular biology techniques including DNA cloning and subcloning.
• Work with bacteria and mammalian cell cultures (293T, HeLa, etc).
• Perform protein work, including Western blots.
• Conduct immunohistochemistry.
• Utilize various microscopic techniques such as high content imaging and confocal microscopy.
• Apply computational proficiency and work with computer algorithms.
• Develop ImageJ macros for image processing.
• Engage in Python programming.
• Utilize machine learning tools such as Large Language Models.
• Demonstrate rigor in model training.

Benefits

• Medical plans
• Dental plans
• Vision plans
• 403(b)
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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