Post Doctoral Associate in Multi-Omics
Post Doctoral Associate in Multi-Omics
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Post Doctoral Associate
Liu lab has access to rich highdimensional multiomics data including WGS WES DNA methylation RNAseq proteomics lipidomics and metabolomics in largescale human populations. The lab is interested in integrating and mining the different types of data to understand the genomic causes and other biomarkers as well as the underlying signaling network for a variety of diseases including aging cardiovascular diseases brain diseases cancer et al. through novel statistical or deep learning methods development and application. The postdoct associates will be exposed to rich multiomics data a variety of diseases advanced statistical and machine learning methods and wide collaborations with experts from different fields. Key responsibilities for the postdoctoral associates include multiomics data analysis novel method development and application manuscript writing research presentation at conferences and assistance with grant applications and student mentoring.
Additional Information:The University of Florida is a comprehensive researchextensive university that includes a full range of academic departments and programs. The College of Public Health and Health Professions is part of the Universitys Health Science Center. The UF Health Science Center is comprised of six healthrelated colleges located on a single contiguous campus. They include the colleges of Dentistry Medicine Nursing Pharmacy Public Health and Health Professions and Veterinary Medicine. The Health Science Center also partners with the immediately adjacent UF Health Shands Hospital the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center and the UF Health Science Center Regional campus located in Jacksonville FL. Additional major institutes and centers located at the University of Florida include the Emerging Pathogens Institute the Institute of Child Health Policy the UF Health Cancer Center the UF Genetics Institute the Clinical and Transactional Science Institute and the McKnight Brain Institute all of which provide stateoftheart environments and access to large data sets for faculty collaboration.
$61008 annually; commensurate with experience level and in accordance with current NIH postdoctoral salary guidelines.
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).
PhD degree in computer science statistics biostatistics biomedical informatics or related fields OR a PhD degree in biology or related fields.
A strong background in programming (e.g. Python or R or C) is essential. Research experience utilizing skills of programming statistics and AI are essential. The ideal candidate should demonstrate independent and critical thinking abilities as well as good communication skills. Prior research experience in analyzing biomedical data is preferred.
Interested applicants should submit an application including a CV statement of interest and contact information for three references. Substantive queries may be addressed to Dr. Jinling Liu at (Assistant Professor and Principal Investigator).
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
This position has been reposted; previous applicants remain under consideration and need not reapply.
Final candidate will be required to provide official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered official if a designation of Issued to Student is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) which can be found athttp:// University of Florida is committed to nondiscrimination with respect to race creed color religion age disability sex sexual orientation gender identity and expression marital status national origin political opinions or affiliations genetic information and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment hiring promotions transfers discipline terminations wage and salary administration benefits and training.
The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity institution. If an accommodation is needed to apply for this position please call 352/or the Florida Relay System at 800/(TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the U.S. Searches are conducted in accordance with Floridas Sunshine Law.
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