Postdoctoral Fellow

The University of Chicago Department of Computer Science is seeking a postdoctoral fellow in the laboratory of Professor Rick Stevens.  The successful applicant will work within a diverse multi-institutional team to generate cutting edge artificial intelligence models to identify antigenic sites and potential vaccine targets for a several high-risk viral pathogens.  Applicants must have a conferred degree in computer science, bioinformatics, or a related field at the time of application. Applicants must have knowledge of python, and experience with associated machine learning and deep learning packages.  Familiarity with shell scripting, perl, and other programming languages is beneficial.  Familiarity with basic microbiology, virology, and molecular biology are preferred.  The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate successful code generation and publications from their PhD work.

Qualifications

Completion of all requirements for a Ph.D. in Computer Science, or a related field is required at the time of appointment.

Application Instructions

Applications must be submitted to James Davis via email at jimdavis@uchicago.edu.

The following materials are required:

• cover letter;
• curriculum vitae including a list of publications;
• statement describing past and current research accomplishments and outlining future research plans

The following materials are optional:

• up to three sample publications

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

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We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages diverse perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange. The University’s Statements on Diversity are at https://provost.uchicago.edu/statements-diversity.

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Contact: 

For questions about this application, please contact: jimdavis@uchicago.edu.