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The MD Anderson GU Department Prometheus Team is seeking fellow Postdoctoral candidates to join the effort to develop algorithms, develop a unique discovery platform, and test unique hypotheses in a rich prostate cancer clinical resource.

Candidate to have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to approach complex biological questions with a computational mindset; proficiency in bioinformatics tools and databases, such as BLAST, NCBI, and UniProt; Knowledge of next-generation sequencing data analysis, including processing, quality control, and interpretation; proficiency in statistical methods and data visualization techniques used in bioinformatics research; familiarity with machine learning techniques and their application to biological data; proficiency in programming languages commonly used in bioinformatics, such as Python, R, and Perl; experience in developing and implementing computational pipelines for the analysis of high-throughput biological data; familiarity with network analysis and systems biology approaches to understand complex biological systems.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Gain experience in developing and implementing computational pipelines for the analysis of high-throughput biological data.

• Develop skills in network analysis and systems biology approaches to understand complex biological systems.

• Develop skills in data integration and multi-omics analysis.

• Build knowledge in personalized medicine and precision health.

• Gain experience in collaborating with experimental biologists to design and execute bioinformatics analyses that address biological questions.

• Develop proficiency in scientific writing and communication, including publishing in peer-reviewed journals and presenting research at conferences.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

MD or PhD

Preferred: PhD or MD/PhD in Bioinformatics

Prefer a candidate with the following qualifications/experience:

• Recent (within 3 years) graduate

• An understanding of cancer biology

• Interest in vertical and horizontal modeling of cancer phylogeny and metastatic evolution

• Background in mathematics and programming

• Ability to collaborate with experimental biologists to design and execute bioinformatics analyses that address biological questions.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to publish in peer-reviewed journals and present research at conferences.