The Teng Lab at Moffitt Cancer Center (Tampa, Florida, USA) is looking for multiple Postdoc Fellows to develop dry methods to process, annotate and interpret omics datasets. The positions will be fully funded with NIH research grants for at least five years with benefits listed below. Our lab focuses on computational understanding of gene regulatory mechanisms. We develop computational/statistical methods under diverse omics data settings. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in single-cell and spatial omics.
Ongoing research in the lab includes:
• Statistical modeling of spatial omic signals
• Deep learning of cell-specific enhancer-gene interactions
• Statistical evaluation of somatic mutation combinatorial effects
• Machine learning of clinical risks of clonal hematopoiesis
All Postdoc Fellows at Moffitt Cancer Center are provided with competitive salary and receive free medical coverage for themselves and dependent coverage at subsidized cost, as well as dental, vision, paid time off, retirement, parental leave, and more. Moffitt Postdocs may be eligible for relocation assistance per policy.
Moffitt Cancer Center is a National Cancer Institute-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center located in Tampa, Florida, USA. It has been named to Newsweek’s 2023 list of “America’s Best Cancer Hospitals” and ranked No. 10 in the nation. Moffitt has strong research programs in basic, clinical, population and quantitative sciences. Moffitt strives to be the leader in understanding the complexity of cancer and applying those insights for human benefits. Every Team Member of Moffitt focuses on the lasting commitment to their mission: To contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer.
Aside from the sunshine, beaches and year-round outdoor recreation associated with the Gulf Coast of Florida, Tampa is a thriving metropolitan city, which has become a hub for ground-breaking research, welcoming individuals from around the globe. This diverse city is engulfed with rich culture, year-round activities for all, beautiful beaches, amazing cuisine and so much more.
PhD in Computer Science, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics or related field
Proficient programming skills in biomedical data processing
Passionate and motivated in computational omics research
Applicants should send a cover letter, a brief personal statement, current CV, and contacts of three references to: mingxiang.teng@moffitt.org.
Applicants should also apply here: moffitt-cancer-center-careers.hctsportals.com/jobs/1914514-applied-post-doc-fellow-in-computational-omics