Summary: The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism is seeking a dedicated postdoctoral fellow to join the Section on Fibrotic Disorders, focusing on computational biology and the mechanisms underlying fibrosis and alcohol-induced lung injury.
Designation:
Postdoctoral Fellow
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Computational Biology |
| Location | Bethesda, MD and surrounding area |
| Eligibility/Qualification | Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Systems Biology, Computational Biology, Bioengineering, Bioinformatics, or a related field; no more than two years of postdoctoral experience. Strong expertise in computational biology and experience in multi-omics data integration required. |
| Job Description | Candidates will analyze large-scale genomic datasets, focusing on fibrotic inflammatory diseases and treatment responses. Responsibilities include data analysis, study design, manuscript preparation, and presenting findings in a collaborative research environment. |
| How to Apply | Send a letter of interest, a current CV, and the contact information of three professional references to Dr. Resat Cinar at resat.cinar@nih.gov. |
| Last Date to Apply | [Date not specified; recommend checking with Dr. Resat Cinar for details] |
Research Area:
The Section on Fibrotic Disorders investigates the biological pathways driving fibrosis and aims to develop therapeutic targets and interventions for fibrotic lung disorders.
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Systems Biology, Computational Biology, Bioengineering, Bioinformatics, or a related quantitative biomedical field.
- Maximum of two years of postdoctoral research experience at the time of appointment.
- Strong expertise in computational biology and bioinformatics, network modeling, and multi-omics data integration.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R.
- Familiarity with single-cell ‘-omics’, spatial transcriptomics, and high-performance computing is preferred.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Job Description:
The fellow will employ computational and statistical approaches to analyze complex datasets, contributing to the understanding of fibrotic inflammatory diseases and evaluating treatment responses. Participation in data analysis, study design, manuscript preparation, and presentations is essential.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should forward their application materials directly to Dr. Resat Cinar at the email provided above.
Last Date to Apply:
- Until position filled
