Job title: Post-Doctoral Research Fellow – Cancer Geomics
Company: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Job description: ResponsibilitiesWe work in an interdisciplinary team environment with many local and external experts. All our projects involve partnering with investigators who have diverse expertise in molecular and experimental biology, cancer biology, and clinical research. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on transformative and leading-edge research problems in cancer research:
- Cancer Genome Analysis – study tumor evolution, non-coding genome alterations, genome rearrangements and chromatin organization, cell plasticity, metastatic disease
- Multi-omic Data Integration –using genome, transcriptome, methylome, and chromatin/epigenetic data modalities to study cancer subtypes, phenotypes, heterogeneity, and resistance to therapy.
- Liquid Biopsy Analysis and Methods Development – develop new computational methodologies for exploiting liquid biopsies to study cancer and to advance precision oncology
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See the lab website for more detailsQualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Applicants must have a PhD and/or MD (or equivalent) with training in one of these disciplines: Computational biology, bioinformatics, computer science, data science, statistics, computer/electrical engineering, physics, or other related fields.
- Work well in team environments, have strong communication/organization skills and is detail-oriented
- Highly motivated individual who thinks independently but also enjoys working in a dynamic, collaborative, multidisciplinary team
- Strong programming experience (R, Python, Matlab, Java, C/C++, Perl or other languages for research)
- Experience with cancer biology and cancer data analysis
- Applicants must have a demonstrated publication track record
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with high performance computing environments and cloud computing environments is a strong asset
- Experience with analyzing genome sequencing data is considered a strong asset
- Candidates with strong interest and/or expertise in any of these research areas are highly encouraged to apply:
- Cancer genomics, liquid biopsies, tumor evolution/heterogeneity
- Application of statistical modeling, algorithm design, and machine learning to study cancer and genetics
- Interpretation of data generated from large, complex genome, epigenome, and transcriptome data
To apply, please submit your application with the following:
- Cover letter with a statement of research accomplishments and interests
- Curriculum vitae
- Two representative publications or preprints (if available)
A describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.The annual base salary range for this position is from $67,728 to $150,000 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications. This position may be eligible for relocation assistance.Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, income-based child care subsidy, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (22 days per year), paid sick leave (up to 30 calendar days per occurrence of a qualifying reason), paid holidays (13 days per year), and paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).Our Commitment to DiversityWe are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.
Expected salary: $67728 – 150000 per year
Location: Seattle, WA
Job date: Fri, 15 Nov 2024 23:55:36 GMT
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