Postdoctoral Fellow Bioinformatics, Cancer Genomics and Biomarker Discovery

Overview

Postdoctoral Fellow for Bioinformatics, Cancer Genomics and Biomarker Discovery at H. LEE MOFFITT CANCER CENTER AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC
. The lab of Dr. Xuefeng Wang is recruiting a Postdoctoral Fellow to contribute to projects in bioinformatics, cancer genomics, and AI-driven biomarker discovery. This position offers interdisciplinary training in computational and translational oncology, with resources and supervision provided jointly by the Department of Biostatistics & Bioinformatics and the Department of Genitourinary Oncology. The position will remain open until filled.

• Discover and validate new predictive biomarkers using large-scale cancer omics datasets, including single-cell and spatial omics data.
• Develop and extend computational, statistical and machine learning methods to advance cancer clinical and translational research.
• Design and implement novel visualization tools to facilitate interpretation of complex omics results.
• Collaborate with clinicians and scientists across GU Oncology and Biostatistics & Bioinformatics.

• Required:
  
  PhD in Bioinformatics, Statistics/Biostatistics, Data Science, Computer Science, or related fields.
• Preferred:
  Strong programming skills in Python and R; experience with machine learning; experience in processing and integration of multi-omics data (including whole exome sequencing, RNA-seq, metabolomics, proteomics, etc.); excellent communication and writing skills.

Moffitt Postdocs enjoy comprehensive medical coverage, with Moffitt covering the premium from your first day. In addition to this valuable benefit, you’ll also be eligible for dental and vision insurance, generous paid time off, retirement, parental leave, and relocation assistance per policy.

Interested applicants should send a single PDF including a cover letter summarizing their research training and accomplishments, current CV with recent publications, and contact information of at least two references to xuefeng.wang. Informal inquiries are welcome and may be directed to Drs. Wang (xuefeng.wang), Chahoud (jad.chahoud), or Spiess (philippe.spiess).