Postdoctoral Research Associate - Oncology
Washington University in St. Louis
United States
Posted 6+ months ago
Position Summary
A postdoctoral scholar position in the area of Genomics and Bioinformatics is available in the laboratory of Dr. Christopher Maher at The McDonnell Genome Institute at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.The Maher laboratory at Washington University integrates computational experimental techniques to study cancer. Our diverse and interdisciplinary team enables us to focus on translating genome based discoveries into the clinic. We are recruiting an outstanding and self-motivated post-doctoral fellow to focus on developing and applying computational methods for analyzing large-scale cancer genomics data collections from solid tumors to improve our understanding of cancer biology and identify novel therapies for treating patients.
Active projects address topics such as structural variation, cancer evolution, discovery and characterization of novel long non-coding RNAs, and the development of new bioinformatics tools.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Information on being a postdoc at Washington University in St. Louis can be found at https://postdoc.wustl.edu/prospective-postdocs-2/.
Trains under the supervision of a faculty mentor including (but not limited to):
- Evaluation and design of experimental plans for sequencing-based projects studying the genetic basis of cancer.
- Implementation and development of automated pipelines to analyze high throughput sequencing data.
- Integration of genetic and epigenetic changes in cancer including mutations, gene expression data, epigenetic modification, copy number and structural variation.
- Integrated pathway and gene network analysis related to cancer.
- Analyze and interpret results to communicate with others and produce scientific publications.
Working Conditions
This position works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards. The individual must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.
Salary Range
Base pay is commensurate with experience.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.Required Qualifications
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Ph.D., M.D. Or Equivalent Terminal Or Doctoral Degree.
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Preferred Qualifications
- Graduate degree in biology, bioinformatics, computational biology, or related field.
- Previous experience in cancer genomics would be an advantage but is not essential.
- A strong track record of scientific achievement (publications in peer reviewed journals).
- The ability to analyze and interpret results to communicate with others and produce scientific publications is highly preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
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No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.
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