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Institution: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
Location: Los Angeles, California, USA
Salary Range: $64,480 – $77,327 per year
Application Deadline: August 24, 2025
Position Type: Full-time, Fixed-term
Qualification Required: Ph.D.
Discipline: Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Neuroscience, Data Science
Sector: Academia
Position Overview:
The Peng Lab at UCLA invites applications for Postdoctoral Scholars in the field of Bioinformatics with a focus on Neurodevelopment and Neurodegeneration of the visual system. We are a highly interdisciplinary team integrating multi-omics, genetics, molecular and evolutionary biology, advanced computational methods, and statistical modeling to unravel the complex molecular mechanisms underlying vision and its disorders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop novel computational methods to study the visual system’s development and degeneration
- Acquire, integrate, and standardize large-scale multi-omics datasets
- Perform exploratory analyses using machine learning to derive biological insights
- Build and maintain bioinformatics pipelines and databases
Required Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in data science, computational/systems biology, neuroscience, or a related field
- Experience working with omics datasets (e.g., genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics)
- Proficient in R and Python; familiar with Linux, Git, and Docker
- Demonstrated ability in statistical analysis, high-performance computing, and teamwork
- Strong scientific communication and writing skills
Why Join the Peng Lab at UCLA?
- Conduct cutting-edge research in a vibrant and collaborative academic environment
- Access to world-class computational and experimental infrastructure
- Mentorship from interdisciplinary faculty and opportunities for professional development
- Present research at top conferences and publish in leading journals.
Application Process:
To apply, please submit your application through UCLA’s recruitment portal:
👉 recruit.apo.ucla.edu
Equal Opportunity Statement:
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.
➡ View the full UC nondiscrimination policy: UC Policy Link
For more information on the lab: https://yirongpeng.com
