City of Hope · 1 month ago
Postdoctoral Fellow - Computational Cancer Biology
City of Hope is at the forefront of groundbreaking research aimed at changing lives in the fight against cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. They are seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in Computational Cancer Biology to investigate biological mechanisms of tumor progression and advance precision oncology through machine-learning models.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate closely with experimental scientists, mathematicians, and medical oncologists/surgeons to plan, design, and execute computational analyses
Advance the integration of multi-omics and clinical datasets to uncover mechanisms of tumor evolution, therapeutic resistance, and potential biomarkers
Contribute to the development of data analysis pipelines and software tools as a key aspect of this role
Stay updated on the latest advancements in bioinformatics and genomics research and present findings to internal teams and external stakeholders, while also publishing research outcomes and presenting at conferences
Work with the PI to develop a career development plan and participate in various career advancement opportunities
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in bioinformatics, computational biology, or genetics
Strong fundamentals in cancer biology and basic statistics are essential
Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate proficiency in programming languages like Python/R and omic data analysis
Preferred
Applicants with a wet lab background who are highly motivated to receive training in computational biology are also welcomed
Experience with machine learning algorithms is advantageous
Company
City of Hope
City of Hope is a cancer research and treatment non-profit organization specializing in diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$10.3MKey Investors
California Institute for Regenerative Medicine
2024-05-20Grant· $5.4M
2022-02-22Grant· $4.9M
Leadership Team
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