The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · 1 day ago
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Chapel Hill, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$62K/yr - $65K/yrThe University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a global leader in innovative teaching, research, and public service. They are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join Dr. Jun Li's lab, focusing on integrative cancer omics and AI-driven bioinformatics tool development to advance cancer treatment through data-driven translational research.
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Responsibilities
Join an interdisciplinary team in Dr. Jun Li’s lab focusing on integrative cancer omics, functional proteomics, and AI-driven bioinformatics tool development
Leverage clinical and multi-omics data to generate hypotheses, uncover novel cancer vulnerabilities, and optimize therapeutic strategies
Develop AI-powered analytical platforms to support patient-centered biomedical research
Build computational frameworks for multi-omics integration, model cancer vulnerabilities, design tools for data interpretation and visualization, and/or train foundation models and large language models (LLMs) for diverse biomedical applications
Qualification
Required
A Ph.D. in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Cancer Biology, or a related field
Proficiency in programming (e.g., Python, R, or similar)
Experience with large-scale omics data analysis
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Solid understanding of cancer biology and omics technology (e.g., genomics, proteomics, and/or metabolomics)
Strong publication record in relevant fields
Proven ability to develop bioinformatics tools or AI/ML models
Experience in integrating multi-omics data from tumors and preclinical models
Familiarity with training or fine-tuning large-scale models (e.g., LLMs, foundation models, etc.)
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and vision coverage
Paid leave
Benefits and services that support professional development and a healthy work/life balance
Company
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Carolina’s vibrant people and programs attest to the University’s long-standing place among leaders in higher education since it was chartered in 1789 and opened its doors for students in 1795 as the nation’s first public university.
Founded in 1919
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$48.57MKey Investors
SECU FoundationCDA FoundationNorth Carolina Biotechnology Center
2024-07-19Grant· $1M
2024-03-18Grant
2023-02-16Grant· $0.11M
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