BACKGROUND

A postdoctoral position in the field of Bioinformatics/Systems Medicine is available for a talented and highly-motivated individual in the group of Dr. André Leier at the Informatics Institute, University of Alabama at Birmingham. The successful candidate will perform original research in biomedical data analysis, algorithm and tool development, predictive modeling, and machine learning. Sample projects include analyzing protein post-translational modification cross-talk, protein function prediction, genotype to phenotype mapping, and predicting outcomes of therapeutic interventions.

REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must have a PhD in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Systems Biology or an equivalent field with a general background in molecular cell biology. Programming (C++, Matlab, R, and/or Python) and mathematical/analytic skills are expected. Previous experience in bioinformatics-related projects is a must. It is expected that the candidate is able to understand various types of omics data, to subsequently generate and implement computational pipelines for analysis and/or prediction.

PREFERENCES

Ideally, the candidate has additional hands-on experience in machine learning techniques and use of various bioinformatics tools and online databases.

TERMS

Appointment will be for one year with the possibility of extension contingent on satisfactory performance.

LOCALE

Birmingham, Alabama

COMPENSATION

Competitive salary (with benefits) will follow NIH guidelines commensurate with training and experience.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send
1. A cover letter including a brief statement explaining fit, motivation and interest in the open position, summarizing past research and outlining career goals,
2. A CV including a full list of publications and names and contact details of three references (with institutional mail/email addresses), and
3. One sample authored publication/manuscript
By email in one single PDF file to André Leier (aleier (at) uabmc.edu). Referees of short-listed candidates will be contacted directly.

DEADLINE

While the start date is negotiable, screening of applications will start immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

For further details, see:
https://www.uab.edu/postdocs/post-doc-openings/postdocs-in-joint-health-sciences/368-e170301