The Bioinformatics and Systems Medicine Laboratory (BSML) at the Center for Precision Health, part of the McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics at UTHealth Houston, offers multiple postdoctoral research positions in data science. These roles focus on applying deep learning to areas such as aging, cancer, and precision medicine; conducting functional genomics research on complex diseases; analyzing next-generation sequencing (NGS) and single-cell omics data; and engaging in translational and clinical bioinformatics. Science Careers
Research Areas:
- Applying deep learning to studies on aging, cancer, and precision medicine.
- Conducting functional genomics research on complex diseases using advanced computational methods.
- Analyzing next-generation sequencing (NGS) and single-cell omics data.
- Engaging in translational and clinical bioinformatics projects.
Candidate Qualifications:
- A Ph.D. in fields such as bioinformatics, computational biology, genetics, molecular biology, pharmacology, or related disciplines.
- Experience with high-throughput genomic data analysis.
- Proficiency in programming languages like Perl, Python, R, or C/C++.
- A solid understanding of genetics or molecular biology is advantageous but not mandatory.
Opportunities and Environment:
- Access to diverse high-throughput datasets and collaboration with leading researchers within UTHealth and the broader Texas Medical Center community.
- A strong publication record, with recent works featured in prestigious journals such as Nature, Nature Medicine, and Genome Research.
- A proven track record in postdoctoral training, with alumni advancing to esteemed faculty positions and receiving notable awards like the NIH K99 and CPRIT Scholar grants.
Application Process:
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Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae (CV) and contact information for references to:
Dr. Zhongming Zhao
Email: zhongming.zhao@uth.tmc.edu
Chair, Precision Health
Professor and Director, Center for Precision Health
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
For more details about the research and ongoing projects, please visit the UTHealth School of Biomedical Informatics.
This opportunity offers a dynamic and collaborative environment for postdoctoral researchers aiming to advance their careers in data science and bioinformatics.
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