Translational Bioinformatics Postdoctoral Researcher : Honolulu, United States

Job ID: 628355
Job date: 2017-11-02
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Company : University of Hawaii 

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Role : Postdoc 


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Job Description:
We currently have several postdoc positions available.

Candidates are expected to conduct research in one or more areas in the following: Develop computational methods, pipelines and toolkits for efficient single-cell sequencing and analysis. Collaborates with investigators on integrating single-cell RNA-Seq, methylation, and imaging etc; Develop computational methods to integrate multi-dimensional cancer genomics data (RNA-Seq, DNA methylation, exome-Seq, metabolomics etc) and imaging, in association with patient outcome measurements in population; Develop computational methods and models to elucidate genotype-phenotype relationships in non-coding genomics regions;

Prepares manuscripts, grants and presents research at meetings. Supervise graduate students and undergraduate student when necessary. Performs minimal lab management duties. More information about the group can be found at: garmiregroup.org

Requirements:

-PhD Degree from in bioinformatics, electrical engineering, genetics, (bio) physics, (bio) statistics, computer science, or related major.

-Strong independent research experience with high profile, first-author publications.

-Must have excellent English written skills.

-Working knowledge in Linux/Unix environment. Programming knowledge in at least two (2) of the following: Perl, R, Matlab, C, C++ or Java.

-Deep experience with machine learning, deep-learning, data mining and statistical modeling methods.

-Experience with building pipelines for high-throughput data processing using next generation sequencing, microarray etc., and experience with collaborations with experimental biologists.

-Experience with building user-friendly software tools and databases.

-Highly motivated to conduct research with minimum supervision.

- Prior experience working with interdisciplinary teams is a bonus.


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Additional Info:
Hiring Unit: Located on the breath-taking oceanfront of Honolulu, Hawaii, University of Hawaii Cancer Center (UHCC) is one of the NCI designated cancer centers in the US. Dr. Garmire’s translational bioinformatics group is a nationally recognized well-funded group.

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