Applied Post Doc Fellow

Postdoctoral Fellow in AI for Omics

Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. As the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, Moffitt employs some of the best and brightest minds from around the world. Join a dedicated team of nearly 11,000 who are shaping the future we envision. Moffitt has been recognized as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation and is continually named one of the Tampa Bay Times' Top Workplaces.

Our lab in the Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics focus on developing statistical and AI methods to analyze, annotate and integrate complex omics datasets. We build open-source software to ease the data analysis across omics modalities. Particularly, our ongoing work in the lab addresses questions including: heterogeneity removal in genomic sequencing data, enhancer function dissection with large epigenomic data modeling, DNA oncovirus mechanisms with cross-modality integration, etc.

Beyond ongoing focuses, we are also expanding the research in other topics: statistical modeling in spatial omics; AI models in translational pathology; AI modeling of clonal hematopoiesis evolution, etc. We are committed to understanding human diseases like cancers through data science innovations. We are looking for a Postdoctoral Fellow in AI for omics to contribute to any of the topics above.

Ideal Postdoc Candidate:

• Highly motivated and passionate about biomedical data science
• Strong background in deep learning and/or foundation models
• Proficient programming and scientific writing
• Experienced in omics data processing
• Excellent communication skills

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics or a related field.

How to Apply:

Applicants should send a cover letter, a brief personal statement, current CV and contact information of three references to Dr. Mingxiang Teng.

Benefits:

Moffitt Postdoctoral Fellows receive a competitive salary along with comprehensive benefits, including free medical coverage for themselves and subsidized coverage for dependents. Additional benefits include dental and vision insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, parental leave, and more. Eligible fellows may also receive relocation assistance in accordance with Moffitt's policy.

City:

Aside from the sunshine, beaches and year-round outdoor recreation associated with the Gulf Coast of Florida, Tampa is a thriving metropolitan city, which has become a hub for ground-breaking research, welcoming individuals from around the globe. This city is engulfed with rich culture, year-round activities for all, beautiful beaches, amazing cuisine and so much more.

Salary Range:

Salary ranges posted for this position represent the expected base pay range for the role. Actual compensation may vary based on location and a variety of job-related factors, including experience, skills, education, and internal equity among Team Members in similar positions. Moffitt Cancer Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran or disabled status.

Reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities can be requested by contacting HR Receptionists.