Summary
Dr. Feifei Xiao’s laboratory in the Department of Biostatistics at the University of Florida (UF) is offering a fully funded Postdoctoral Associate position. The role focuses on developing cutting-edge machine learning, deep learning, statistical integration, and causal inference methods to analyze large-scale single-cell and spatial transcriptomics datasets for understanding complex human diseases like cancer, sepsis, and aging-related conditions.
Postdoctoral Associate in AI Bioinformatics and Single Cell Multi-omics, University of Florida
Designation
Postdoctoral Associate
Key Job Details
| Parameter | Details |
| Job Number | 539245 |
| Department | Department of Biostatistics (PHHP-COM) |
| Institution | University of Florida |
| Salary | $63,480 annually (commensurate with experience, based on NIH guidelines) |
| Funding Duration | Initial 2-year appointment with potential extension for an additional 2 years |
| Benefits | Health and leave benefits, professional development funding (conferences, workshops) |
Research Area
- Machine learning and deep learning applications in single-cell multi-omics (DNA-seq, RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, spatial transcriptomics)
- Statistical methods for multi-omics data integration
- Causal inference in biomedical research
- Disease focus: Cancer, sepsis, and aging-related outcomes
Location
Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Eligibility / Qualification
- Required: PhD in Biostatistics, Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
- Preferred:
- Proficiency in R and Python.
- Prior experience in genetic or genomic data analysis.
Job Description
- Develop novel statistical, machine learning, and deep learning methodologies and software tools.
- Analyze complex single-cell and spatial transcriptomic datasets.
- Author and publish high-impact research manuscripts.
- Present scientific findings at national and international conferences.
- Assist with research grant applications.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their application materials online via the official portal, including:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Letter of Intent (including a summary of past and current research)
- Writing Samples (published papers or arXiv/bioRxiv manuscripts, if available)
- References: Contact information for at least two professional references.
For inquiries about the position, contact Dr. Feifei Xiao at feifeixiao@ufl.edu.
Last Date to Apply
Open until filled (Application review begins immediately)
