BACKGROUND

MULTIPLE POSTDOC POSITIONS are available immediately in the lab of Dr. Jeffrey Chang (http://changlab.uth.tmc.edu) at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) in the field of cancer genomics. We are seeking postdoctoral researchers to work with a multi-disciplinary team in a creative and collaborative environment consisting of computational and lab biologists, as well as physicians, to develop computational approaches to understand the progression and metastasis of breast and ovarian cancers from unique clinical samples. The successful applicant will have experience in working with next generation sequencing data (e.g. somatic variants, gene expression, copy number) to dissect the molecular drivers of the disease.

REQUIREMENTS

To join our group, we are looking for highly motivated individuals that have demonstrated scientific productivity, excellent communication skills, and the capacity to conduct independent research. We are interested in applicants with a Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Statistics, or comparable experience.

PREFERENCES

Experience with single cell analysis is a plus.

LOCALE

UTHealth is located at the heart of the Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas. Houston is America's fourth largest and most diverse city, with a rich and vibrant culture and history, and an exploding culinary scene!

COMPENSATION

Salary will follow NIH and university guidelines.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send a CV, a brief statement of research interests, and contact information for three references to Dr. Jeffrey Chang (jeffrey.t.chang[at]uth.tmc.edu). IMPORTANT: please include the words "Cancer Genomics Postdoc" in the subject line of the email.

POLICY

UTHealth is an EEO/AA employer. UTHealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE/M/D/F/V.