An NIH-funded postdoctoral position is available in the Computational and Systems Biology research group in the Biostatistics & Computational Biology Branch (BCBB) at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, NIEHS, in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, under Dr. Benedict Anchang (www.niehs.nih.gov/research/atniehs/labs/bb/staff/anchang/index.cfm). The group performs multi-scale modeling, visualization, and integration of dynamic perturbation effects of complex biological processes, such as cancer, drug response and toxicity with personalized and precision health as a desired goal.
The successful candidates will develop and apply novel, robust and scalable computational algorithms that visualize, model and integrate measurements from heterogeneous and dynamic biological processes. We are particularly Interested in candidates with experience in causal inference and machine learning using graphical models. There is also opportunitiy to develop methods that model dynamic and spatial biological processes using single-cell data as well as opportunities for collaborations and applications in precision health, immunology, cancer, endocrine disruptors, reproductive systems, and drug induced liver injury. However, research topics are not limited to the above, and candidates with different topics of interest are encouraged to apply.
Candidates should have or be very close to obtaining a Ph.D. in biostatistics, statistics, bioinformatics, computer science, genetics, computational biology or closely related areas. Strong programming skill is required and some experience in single-cell analysis, image processing as well as dynamic and spatial analysis is a plus. Excellent communication skills and fluency in both spoken and written English are essential.
Interested candidates should submit their curriculum vitae, a detailed statement of their research interests, and the names and contact information for three references to Dr. Anchang Benedict at benedict.anchang@niehs.nih.gov.