Postdoctoral Fellow/Genetics, Genomics and Informatics

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Job date: 2018-04-30
End Date: 2018-06-25

Company : University of Tennessee 

Country : United States 

Role : Postdoc 


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Job Description:
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral fellow position in the computational systems biology lab (http://compbio.uthsc.edu/) at University of Tennessee Health Science Center. The successful candidate will be involved in developing deep learning algorithms for genomics research and precision medicine. The Department of Genetics, Genomics and Informatics and the Center for Integrative and Translational Genomics provide a highly dynamic and collaborative environment fostering scientific breakthroughs.

Qualifications:

The candidate must have obtained his/her Ph.D. degree in Bioinformatics, Computer Science or a related field. We are expecting high motivation and ability to work independently, as well as part of a research team. The candidate must have acquired a solid publication record and have excellent programming skills. Research experience in machine learning is required. Preference will be given to candidates with knowledge of deep learning.


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Additional Info:
Type: Full Time

Location: Memphis, TN

Please send a CV, a cover letter describing your previous work and career goals, putative starting date and the contact information for three references to Dr. Yan Cui ( ycui2@uthsc.edu).

Salary will be commensurate with relevant experience and is competitive for postdoctoral research fellows. The position includes an excellent benefits package ( http://www.uthsc.edu/postdoc/benefits.php). Located in Memphis, a dynamic Mid-South city rich in culture, history, diversity, music and cuisine, the University of Tennessee Health Science Center is one of the largest, most comprehensive academic health centers in the United States with a solid commitment to postdoctoral training. UTHSC is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA/V institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Contact: University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Online App. Form: https://ut.taleo.net/careersection/uthsc_post-docs/jobdetail.ftl?job=18000000LB&tz=GMT-05%3A00

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