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University of Missouri-Columbia · 16 hours ago

Post Doctoral Fellow - Computational Biology (Dr. Wan's Lab)

Columbia, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

The University of Missouri-Columbia is seeking a Post Doctoral Fellow in Computational Biology at the Wan Lab. The role involves developing algorithms for influenza and SARS-CoV-2 risk assessment, designing vaccines using machine learning, and performing experiments and data analysis to further research on multiple grants.

Education

Diversity & Inclusion

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Developing genome-based influenza and/or SARS-CoV-2 risk assessment algorithms

Designing broadly protective influenza and SARS-CoV-2 vaccines using Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence

Modeling the impacts of immune responses on vaccine effectiveness, clinical outcomes, and transmission risks of virus infections

Studying evolutionary and transmission dynamics in individuals and populations

Recording all methods, results, and other relevant information in an organized manner as instructed by the Principal Investigator

Performing experiments, data analysis and manuscript preparation

Working collaboratively within a team

Qualification

Computational BiologyGenomic AnalysesMachine LearningArtificial IntelligenceBioinformaticsData AnalysisManuscript PreparationTeam Collaboration

Required

Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or a related field

Previous experience with genomic analyses

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Medical, dental and vision plans

Retirement

Educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses

Company

University of Missouri-Columbia

We are Mizzou! Our distinct mission, as Missouri's only state-supported member of the Association of American Universities, is to provide all Missourians the benefits of a world-class research university.

Founded in 2011

Columbia, Missouri, USA

10001+ employees

http://business.missouri.edu/allen-angel-capital-education-program

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