The Systems Imaging and Bioinformatics Laboratory (SIBL) in the Department of Computational Medicine and Bioinformatics, as well as the Departments of Biostatistics & Biomedical Engg., University of Michigan is seeking a postdoctoral fellow for bioinformatics problems involving multi-omics data integration (e.g.: ATACseq, RNAseq, single cell RNAseq and spatial-omics platforms like CODEX or 10x Visium). The fellow will work with several research collaborators in the Rogel Cancer Center at the University of Michigan, as well as be responsible for leading collaborations in the longer-term. The project has opportunities for candidates with interests in methodology development as well as applied cancer bioinformatics in a variety of disease sites, including the incorporation of statistical & machine learning ideas if desired.
Multiple collaborative opportunities are available at the University. Our collaborators include clinicians and methodologists at the University, including the Dept. of Biostatistics, Michigan Institute for Data Science (MIDAS) as well as the Precision Health Initiative. Additional opportunities for collaboration are available with faculty in the Radiation Oncology, Engineering and Statistics departments. Mentoring opportunities (working with undergraduates and graduate students) are also available.
Additional Information:
Duration: 2-3 years (renewable yearly). Extensions & growth opportunities are also allowable, pending satisfactory performance and due process. For questions regarding the position, please email Arvind Rao at ukarvind@umich.edu
Lab website: sibl.lab.medicine.umich.edu/
Some relevant papers:
i. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34296197/
ii. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28447602/
iii. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34644147/
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Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Position will be open until filled.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Required Qualifications*
PhD in bioinformatics, computational biology, systems biology, statistics, biostatistics, biomedical engineering, applied mathematics, or related field. Working in team science.
Desired Qualifications*
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience (e.g as significant author in research papers) with atleast one of the following areas: multi-omics data analysis, gene regulation networks with multi-omics, spatial bioinformatics and/or single cell bioinformatics. Additional desirable qualities include the ability to effectively work both independently and in a team, good communication skills, and a deep commitment for methodology development & applications in the context of cancer bioinformatics.
How to Apply:
Applications should include a CV, a short research statement and names and email addresses for three references. A GitHub repo link for relevant code would be welcome. Please send materials to ukarvind@umich.edu with Subject “SIBL Bioinformatics Postdoc”.