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

Postdoctoral Research Associate in AI for Computational Biology and/or Bioinformatics - Qiu Lab

Department
:
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics
Location
:
Chicago, IL, USA
Requisition : 1041635
Posting Close Date
: 9/5/2026
Salary
: $62,232 - $75,564 annually

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 and a faculty member in the Center for Bioinformatics and Quantitative Biology.

The successful candidate will conduct computational research at the intersection of AI/deep learning, bioinformatics, mathematical modeling, computational topology, and scientific machine learning for systems biology, single‑cell genomics, and protein design. The candidate will work in a highly interdisciplinary and collaborative environment, engaging closely with experimentalists in developmental, cell, cancer biology, and protein/drug design.

• Develop and design novel computational and AI methods for single‑cell genomics data analysis, protein design, and related areas.
• Engage in interdisciplinary collaborations for bioinformatics data analysis and contribute to systems biology research.
• Perform other 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, or related areas.
• Strong programming skills and experience in Python, R, or other relevant languages.

• Interdisciplinary research experience with experimentalists.

The position is eligible for health, dental, vision, life insurance, a retirement plan, paid time off, and tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, Research Statement, and a list of three references by 9/5/2026 for full consideration.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The University of Illinois System is an equal‑opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates.