Postdoctoral Positions in Computational Omics

Institution: Moffitt Cancer Center (Moffitt) 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. 

 

Laboratory: The Teng Lab (https://lab.moffitt.org/teng/) in the Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics at Moffitt Cancer Center focuses on computational and statistical method development to process, annotate and interpret cutting-edge omics datasets with the mission to understand human diseases such as cancers.

 

The Teng lab is currently funded by NIGMS and NIDCR with ongoing research including:

• 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

 

Postdoctoral Position Responsibilities and Highlights:

• Lead development of computational/statistical methods
• Draft reports/manuscripts for conferences and publications
• You will be encouraged and supported to apply for training grants

 

The Ideal Candidate:

• Passionate and motivated in computational omics research
• Proficient programming skills in biomedical data processing
• Experience in omics studies

 

Qualifications:

• PhD in Computer Science, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, or the relatd fields.

 

Moffitt Postdocs 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.

 

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.

 

How to Apply: Applicants should send a cover letter, a brief personal statement, current CV and contact information of three references to Dr. Mingxiang Teng (mingxiang.teng@moffitt.org)

 

Equal Employment Opportunity

Moffitt is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran or disabled status. Moffitt seeks candidates whose skills, and personal and professional experience, have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.