The Mahony lab at The Pennsylvania State University is recruiting Postdoctoral Scholars for NIH- and NSF-funded projects focused on applying deep neural networks to understand gene regulatory systems. Our lab is primarily focused on understanding how the regulatory activities of transcription factors are affected by cell-specific chromatin environments. Available postdoctoral research projects will develop neural network approaches that can interpret transcription factor binding determinants by integrative analysis across many sources of regulatory genomic data (incl. ChIP-exo, ChIP-seq, etc.). We will apply these techniques in collaborative projects to understand regulatory dynamics in cell differentiation systems. Other available projects focus on developing domain-adaptive neural networks that can predict and interpret transcription factor binding patterns across species and cell types.
The Mahony lab is part of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the main campus of The Pennsylvania State University (see mahonylab.org). We are core members of the Center for Eukaryotic Gene Regulation and the Center for Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, which offer excellent environments for pursuing postdoctoral research in regulatory genomics. The successful candidate will be offered competitive salary and benefits packages, as well as considerable career development opportunities.
Prior experience developing neural network applications and/or developing regulatory genomics analysis methods is preferred, but applications are also encouraged from individuals who wish to develop expertise in these domains. A Ph.D. in a relevant field is required. Interested individuals should upload their curriculum vitae, contact details for three scientific/professional references, and a personal statement of background and interests. This is a limited-term appointment funded for one year from date of hire with excellent possibility of re-funding. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Submit your applications via this URL: psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/PSU_Academic/job/University-Park-Campus/POSTDOCTORAL-RESEARCHER---MACHINE-LEARNING---REGULATORY-GENOMICS_REQ_0000024448