University of Memphis ยท 4 months ago
Postdoctoral Fellow in Machine Learning and Computational Biology
Memphis, TN
Internship
Onsite
InternThe University of Memphis is seeking a postdoctoral fellow in the Daigle Lab of Bioinformatics and Systems Biology to develop and apply machine learning methods to multi-omics data for identifying biomarkers for PTSD. The role involves leading the development of novel machine learning models, participating in publication efforts, and mentoring trainees while collaborating with a consortium of prestigious institutions.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Develop and apply state-of-the-art machine learning methods to multi-omics data to identify biomarkers for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Lead efforts to develop novel machine learning models for integrating omics datasets with relevant molecular pathways
Participate in the publication and presentation of project findings
Assist with funding proposals
Contribute to the training and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate trainees
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in bioinformatics/computational biology, genetics/genomics, computer science, data science, or similar
Strong publication record in peer-reviewed conferences and/or journals
Experience applying machine learning methods (especially deep neural network approaches) to genome-scale datasets
Extensive programming experience in R and/or Python (ideally both)
Strong writing, communication, and interpersonal skills, including a proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Company
University of Memphis
At the University of Memphis, we are Driven by Doing. Driven by Doing isn't just a slogan. It's what you'll see happening all around you at the UofM.
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