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University of Pittsburgh · 5 months ago

Post Doctoral Associate

Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

The University of Pittsburgh is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate in AI/Cancer Research to join the laboratory of Dr. Yu-Chiao Chiu. The role focuses on bioinformatics research to enhance cancer therapy through the development of AI solutions for complex datasets.

Higher Education

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Responsibilities

Engage in bioinformatics research aimed at systematically understanding cancer biology, identifying diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers, and improving cancer therapy

Develop AI solutions (machine learning, deep learning, and large language models) for high-throughput multi-omics datasets (particularly single-cell and spatial omics) and large textual corpora (e.g., scientific literature)

Qualification

BioinformaticsMachine LearningDeep LearningLarge Language ModelsPythonRMATLABPerlLinuxEffective CommunicationCollaborative Mindset

Required

Ph.D. degree in bioinformatics, computational biology, computer science, or electrical engineering

Strong experience integrating multiple components including computational modeling of molecular biology (particularly deep learning and large language models)

Experience with large-scale cancer multi-omic datasets (TCGA, TARGET, CCLE, etc.)

Experience with single-cell and spatial transcriptomic/proteomic datasets

Experience with high-throughput drug and genetic screens (DepMap, PRISM, etc.)

Familiarity with common bioinformatics resources (NCBI, UCSC, Ensembl, etc.)

Proficiency with Linux

Programming in multiple bioinformatics-relevant languages (such as Python, R, MATLAB, and Perl)

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Preferred

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Company

University of Pittsburgh

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The University of Pittsburgh is a top-ranked, public institution in Pennsylvania and a member of the Association of American Universities of leading research universities.

Founded in 1787

Pittsburgh, PA, US

10001+ employees

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