Postdoc Fellow in AI / Bioinformatics, Genetics and Sys Bio

Job Details:

General Notes

Prof. S. Stephen Yi’s lab at the University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship in Bioinformatics, Genetics and Systems Biology starting immediately. We have a longstanding interest in the fundamental question on genotype-phenotype relationships. Prof. Yi is Director of Bioinformatics at Livestrong Cancer Institutes and a faculty member at Dell Medical School, the Oden Institute for Computational Engineering & Sciences as well as the Department of Biomedical Engineering at UT Austin. Prof. Yi is a recognized expert in systems biology, network medicine and functional genomics/proteomics. Recent representative publications include Cell (2015), 161: 647-60; Nature Rev. Genetics (2017), 18: 395-410; Cell (2017), 168: 856-66; Cancer Cell (2018), 33: 450-62; TIBS (2018), 43: 576-92; Cancer Research (2020), 80: 4854-67; Nucleic Acids Res (2021), 49: e2. Cancer Discovery (2022). For details, please visit the lab website: http://sites.utexas.edu/yilab/

 

Purpose

In the era of precision medicine, we integrate high-throughput functional variomics with single cell systems biology to identify genetic and epigenetic biomarkers, and synthetic lethal mechanisms underlying human disease for personalized medicine. Using state-of-the-art technologies, the postdoctoral research will be performed in a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary environment with pioneering basic science experts and clinical physician scientists, which provide ideal career development opportunities for postdocs.

 

Responsibilities

• Perform bioinformatics data analyses and integrative mechanistic studies in a collaborative environment. These projects utilize functional data from cell lines, Patient Derived Xenograft (PDX) models and cancer patients.

• Use systems and computational biology, bioinformatics, and proteomics approaches to identify genetic and epigenetic biomarkers, and synthetic lethal mechanisms underlying cancer and immunity for personalized medicine. 

• Perform data analyses include genomics, proteomics, network biology, epigenetics and next-generation sequencing.

• Publish manuscripts, write and edit grants, progress reports.

• Participate in the design of a project. Lead a research effort in the direction set forth by the PI and the specific project.

• Other related functions as assigned.

 

Required Qualifications

Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree (or equivalent) received in the last three (3) years in bioinformatics, computational/systems biology, human genetics, cancer biology, or relevant fields. The Dell Medical School is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to diversity and excellence within the learning health system.  At the Dell Medical School we strive to create a vital, inclusive health ecosystem.  To ensure alignment, we follow these fundamental values: https://dellmed.utexas.edu/culture.

 

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with cancer genomics, single cell sequencing, and next-generation sequencing is a plus.

 

Salary Range

$54,840

 

Working Conditions

• May work around standard office conditions.

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.

• Use of manual dexterity.

 

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

 

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Employment Eligibility:

Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

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Compliance:

 

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