BACKGROUND

The Quantitative Biomedical Research Center is newly established in the Department of Clinical Sciences at UT Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW). It aims to foster collaborations involving quantitative methods and technologies in any aspect of biomedical research, particularly for understanding disease etiologies and developing treatment and prevention strategies. Currently, the center has four faculty members, several staff members, postdocs and student research assistants. We are actively recruiting new members to join this new and dynamic group.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The new postdoc or bioinformatician will work on one or more of several interesting topics, including: analysis of next generation sequencing data, RNA or micro RNA regulation, gene regulatory network, integrated analysis of multiple types of genomic data. At UTSW, there are many great opportunities to collaborate with outstanding biomedical investigators and work on exciting research projects. UT Southwestern provides a dynamic, collaborative, and integrative research and training environment with state-of-the-art facilities.

REQUIREMENTS

Candidates should be proficient in computer programming and analysis of genomic data sets, and have experience working with biological systems. Candidates with an advanced degree in Bioinformatics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics or other related fields are preferred.

COMPENSATION

UT Southwestern Medical Center offers a competitive salary.

HOW TO APPLY

Dr. Yang Xie (Yang.Xie[at]UTSouthwestern.edu) CC Xilong Li (xilong.li[at]UTSouthwestern.edu)

DEADLINE

Until filled

POLICY

UT Southwestern is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.