Postdoc Research Associate, Genome Sciences

The Laboratory of Dr. Chongzhi Zang in the Department of Genome Sciences at the University of Virginia (UVA) is seeking to fill multiple Postdoctoral Research Associate positions in the broad field of bioinformatics and computational biology. The lab’s research program focuses on developing computational methods for high-throughput genomics technologies and integrating data science and experimental approaches to study chromatin and gene regulation in mammalian cells and human disease systems.

Current ongoing projects include: statistical modeling and advanced machine learning/AI method development for predicting transcriptional regulation from multi-omics data; computational method development for single-cell epigenomic sequencing and image-based spatial-omics data analysis; computational and experimental studies on chromatin regulation, transcriptional condensates, and liquid-liquid phase separation; and research on epigenetics and transcriptional regulation in human cancer and immune systems.

A Ph.

D. or equivalent degree in any quantitative science, including but not limited to Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field is required by the start date.

• Proficient in Python (or C/C++) & R programming.
• Strong quantitative background (e.g., statistical modeling, machine learning, computational or theoretical physics, etc.) or computational genomics experience (e.g., high-throughput sequencing data analysis, etc.).
• At least one peer‑reviewed publication written in English in the previous area of research (not necessarily related to biology) with submitted, accepted, or published status at the time of application.

This is a 12-month appointment with the possibility of renewal contingent upon satisfactory performance and the availability of funding. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

This is an exempt level, benefited position. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits.

This position will sponsor applicants for work visa who meet the qualifications.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.