Postdoctoral Research Associate in AI Computational Biology​/Bioinformatics - Qiu Lab

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie Research University/Health Sciences institution, and the largest university in Chicago. It serves over 34,000 students and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI), and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges UIC offers nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs and emphasizes cutting‑edge research and student success.

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, a tenure‑track Assistant Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, and a faculty member in the Center for Bioinformatics and Quantitative Biology, is the principal investigator. The successful candidate will conduct computational research at the intersection of AI/deep learning, bioinformatics, mathematical modeling, computational topology, scientific machine learning, systems biology, single‑cell genomics, and protein design.

The candidate will work in a highly interdisciplinary and collaborative research environment, engaging closely with experimentalists in fields such as developmental, cell, and cancer biology as well as protein‑drug design.

• Develop and design novel computational and AI methods for single‑cell genomics data analysis and protein design.
• Engage in interdisciplinary collaborations for bioinformatics data analysis and contribute to systems biology research.
• Perform additional special projects as assigned.

• PhD degree in computational biology, bioinformatics, mathematics, physics, engineering, computer science, or a related field.
• Computational background in areas such as AI/deep learning, multiscale modeling, optimization, topological/geometric data analysis, or related disciplines.
• Strong programming skills and experience, for example in Python or R.

• Interdisciplinary research experience collaborating with experimental scientists.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, and tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Applicants should upload a cover letter detailing prior and future research interests, a Curriculum Vitae, a Research Statement, and a list of three reference contacts by 9/5/2026 for full consideration.

The University of Illinois System is an equal‑opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Artificial Intelligence tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will ultimately be made by a person.

Location:

Chicago, IL, USA. Salary range: $62,232 to $75,564 annually.