Bond Lifesciences Center would like to hire up to two Post Doctoral Fellows. Duties would include:
(1) Analyze diverse types of biological data, including next generation sequencing (NGS) such as RNA-seq, single cell RNA-seq, and others, multiomics data integration and microbiome data. Prepare and publish manuscripts and reports.
(2) Develop machine learning and deep learning methods and algorithms for high-throughput biological phenotypic data, in silico hypothesis generation and predictions. Develop and maintain standalone software and web services in bioinformatics and computational biology such as IMPRes, G2PDeep and others.
(3) Contribute towards web-based SoyKB and KBCommons framework and new tools development.
(4) Build automatic workflow or pipelines for specific biological problems using HPC and cloud storage.
(5) Assist in grant and proposal writing.
(6) Coordinate or participate in collaborative bioinformatics research and training workshop and graduate course development.
(7) Manage lab resources and train, supervise and review work of other lab members and students in the lab.
Qualified candidate should have a PhD degree in Bioinformatics, Computer Science or related field by start of the appointment.
Candidates will be evaluated on:
Please provide a current Curriculum Vitae, letter of interest, and contact information for three references.
This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits
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