Postdoctoral Fellow in Proteomics: The Cruchaga lab at Washington University School of Medicine is seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to study proteomics and multi-omic data for identifying Alzheimer’s biomarkers and targets. Join a dynamic team dedicated to understanding neurodegeneration, with a focus on Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and other dementias.
Postdoctoral Fellow in Proteomics and Multiomics in Neurodegeneration
Designation
Postdoctoral Fellow
Research Area
- Proteomics and Multiomics in Neurodegeneration
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- Biomarker Identification
- Machine Learning and AI in Genomics
Location
Cruchaga Lab, NeuroGenomics and Informatics Center, Department of Psychiatry, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, USA
Eligibility/Qualification
- PhD degree in Genetics, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Data Science, Statistical Genomics, or a related field involving omics datasets.
- Hands-on experience with large-scale human omics studies (preferably related to neurodegeneration).
- Proficiency in at least one programming language (R, Python, or Perl) and experience in Linux/high-performance cluster environments.
- Strong analytical reasoning skills to extract biological insights from data.
Job Description
The successful candidate will:
- Analyze high-throughput multi-omic data (transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics) to identify novel biomarkers and druggable targets.
- Utilize machine learning and AI approaches for biomarker identification.
- Integrate proteomics with genetic data to explore causal relationships and novel therapeutics.
- Collaborate with a large, multidisciplinary team of researchers and contribute to ongoing research projects.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and a CV to Pooja Arshanapally via email at apooja@wustl.edu.
Last Date to Apply
April 30, 2026
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