Postdoctoral Associate in computational biology

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Work type: Post Doc Associate

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL), Alachua

Categories: Computer Science, Engineering

Department: 19340000 - EG-BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

Classification Title:

Postdoctoral Associate

Job Description:

Dr. Xiao Fan’s laboratory (https://xiaofan-lab.github.io/) in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Florida has a fully-funded postdoctoral associate position. Fan Lab aims to understand genetic causes of rare human diseases using case-control association studies, and improving interpretation of genetic variations using machine learning methods. Research projects will involve study design, data acquisition, method development, data analysis, and software/database maintenance.

Expected Salary:

$47,500 minimum; Salary will commensurate with experience and will follow NIH guidelines

Minimum Requirements:

• PhD in computer science, statistical genetics, bioinformatics or related quantitative subject.

• A strong background in programming (e.g. python or R)

• Demonstrated experience with machine learning modelling

• Interest in learning biological/genetic concepts

• Excellent communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with high performance computing

• Experience with deep learning modelling

• Experience with bioinformatics projects

• Relevant publications in peer-reviewed journals

• Ability to mentor junior team members

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Interested applicants should send a CV, statement of interest, and contact information for three references toxiaofan@ufl.edu.

Time limited positions are based on circumstances, such as funding sources, which control the length of time for which the position is available. A time-limited position has the same rights as a position with a regular appointment modifier, except such position does not have rights provided for layoff, recall, and notice of non-reappointment. It is at the discretion of the college or unit to determine if a position is time-limited.

Applications must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:No

Advertised: 16 Sep 2022 Eastern Daylight Time

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