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Postdoctoral Fellow

Employer
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Location
Houston, Texas
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Nov 29, 2022

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Discipline
Health Sciences
Organization Type
Healthcare/Hospital

Job Details

We seek a talented and highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to work on the cancer chromatin organization and single-cell profiling projects. The primary research focus is to apply innovative bioinformatics approaches to dissect the tumor ecosystem and better understand chromatin organization and tumor-immune co-evolution under therapy response. In particular, to profile in-depth the cellular & functional heterogeneity, lineage plasticity, somatic mutations, and evolutionary dynamics of tumor cells.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Gain a mechanistic understanding of mutational processes, tumor cell heterogeneity/evolution, and immune resistance. Learn skills for cancer genomics and single-cell sequencing data analysis. Learn study design, data analysis, interpretation, presentation, and manuscript writing.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Individuals with a Ph.D. degree in computational biology, bioinformatics, physics, data science, or a related field are encouraged to apply. A strong computational background, proficiency in Python or R, and knowledge of biostatistics are required. Experience working with single-cell sequencing data analysis and high-performance computing environment (Unix/Linux) is highly preferred. A good understanding of cancer biology, immunology, cell biology, and molecular biology is also preferred. A proven track record of publications and excellent spoken and written communication skills are required.

Company

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston is one of the world's most respected centers focused on cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. It was named the nation's No. 1 hospital for cancer care in U.S. News & World Report's 2023 rankings. It is one of the nation's original three comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute.

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