Post-Doct Research Assoc - Department of Biochemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology (BCMB) - 22000002SF

Description

Post-Doctoral Research Associate

Description: A postdoctoral fellow position is available in the research group of Dr. Tian Hong at the Department of Biochemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology (BCMB), the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK). Work in the group involves using multi-omics data and machine learning to produce useful biological information and concepts that current theories cannot provide. Examples of the biological topics include epithelial cell plasticity in development and metastasis, development of motor neurons, differentiation of immune cells, and gene regulatory networks in plant cells. All of these projects are in close collaborations with experimentalists. The group is interested in developing theories and methods that are broadly useful in biology. The group is affiliated with National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis (NIMBioS) at UTK, which offers a vibrant environment for mathematical and computational biologists with a variety of collaborative education, outreach and research programs.

More information about the research group can be found at http://www.tianhonglab.org

Qualifications

Duties/Responsibilities:

Specific responsibilities for this position include:

• Analyses of multi-omics data
• Construction and analysis of statistical and machine learning models for biological systems
• Collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams
• Preparation and presentation of results in open literature journals and at relevant conferences

Minimum Required Education and Experience

• A PhD degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, computational biology, bioinformatics, or any other natural science and engineering field
• A publication track record in relevant areas

Minimum Required Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in at least in one of the following languages: Python, R, Julia
• Research experience with next-generation sequencing data
• Research experience with machine learning or network science
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate in English to a scientific audience

Preferred Education and Experience

• Proficient in at least in one of the following languages: Python, R, Julia
• Research experience with next-generation sequencing data
• Research experience with machine learning or network science
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate in English to a scientific audience

Additional Information

• Applications and inquiries can be sent to Tian Hong hongtian@utk.edu
• Please attach the following electronic documents to the application: CV, and the names and email addresses at least three references
• Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled

This position is a full-time assignment for 3 years with possible extensions, contingent on successful performance and continued funding

Job
Research Professional
Primary Location
US-Tennessee-knoxville
Organization
Biochem/Cell & Molec Biology
Schedule
Full-time
Campus/Institute Knoxville
Job Posting
Dec 12, 2022, 2:38:53 PM