Postdoctoral Research Associate - Computational Biology and Bioinformatics - Qiu Lab
Listed on 2025-12-03
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Research/Development
Research Scientist, Biomedical Science
Postdoctoral Research Associate - Computational Biology and Bioinformatics - Qiu Lab
Hiring Department
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Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics
Location
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Chicago, IL USA
Requisition : 1030256
Posting Close Date
: 1/15/2026
Salary
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The salary range for this position is $62,232 to $75,564 annually. We strive to provide a competitive salary, considering factors such as available market data, internal equity, candidate experience and qualifications and budget constraints. The final salary offer will be determined through a thorough assessment of these elements.
Multiple postdoctoral researcher positions in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Computational Biology and Bioinformatics are available in the Qiu lab at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). Dr. Yuchi Qiu is a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics (BCMG), and a faculty member in the Center for Bioinformatics and Quantitative Biology (CBQB) at UIC.
The successful candidate will conduct computational research at the intersection of AI, bioinformatics, and mathematical modeling, applying these methods to study systems biology, single-cell genomics data analysis, and protein design. The candidates will work in a highly interdisciplinary and collaborative research environment, engaging in close collaborations with experimentalists in fields such as developmental, cell, and cancer biology, and protein/drug design. Renewal of the appointment is based on performance and the availability of funding.
UIC offers a strong and supportive interdisciplinary research environment by bringing experts in computational biology, bioinformatics, and experimental biology. It is one of the institutes with earliest efforts in bioinformatics with one of the earliest PhD bioinformatics programs in the country in 2003. BCMG is a basic science department in College of Medicine at UIC, where faculty employ cutting-edge molecular and genetics approaches to explore a wide array of fundamental questions, including structural biology, drug development, biotech, signaling, developmental, cell and cancer biology.
CBQB is committed to lead major discoveries in disease mechanisms, novel diagnostics and therapeutics, as well as development of devices and algorithms that will improve health, with lasting impact to the society.
- Develop and design novel computational and AI methods for single-cell genomics data analysis, protein design, etc.
- Engage in interdisciplinary collaborations for bioinformatics data analysis and contributing to systems biology research.
- Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
- PhD degree in computational biology, bioinformatics, mathematics, physics, engineering, computer science, or a related field.
- Computational background in AI/deep learning, multiscale modeling, optimization, topological/geometric data analysis, among others.
- Strong programming skills and experience (e.g., Python, R).
- Interdisciplinary research experience with experimentalists.
Applicants should upload a Cover Letter for prior and future research interests, Curriculum Vitae, Research Statement, and a list of three references with contact information.
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