BACKGROUND

The Department of Clinical Sciences at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is offering a postdoctoral position in computational systems biology.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on an exiting project analyzing host-pathogen interactions in collaboration with experimental labs. The project involves the development of algorithms for reconstructing biological networks, analyzing such networks by integration with genome-scale data and potentially develop predictive computer models.

REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate would have an interdisciplinary background with a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Statistics, Physics, Mathematics, Molecular Biology or Biochemistry. Substantial training in computer science/theoretical biology with knowledge in molecular biology, as well as programming experience in C++, Java, Perl, Python is required.

PREFERENCES

A basic understanding in graph theory and immunology is preferred.

TERMS: Full-time employment

LOCALE

Department of Clinical Sciences, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX

COMPENSATION: Competitive

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should send an application, CV, list of publications and the names of at least three references to Dr. Christian Forst. Please indicate the preferred start date.

DEADLINE

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.