Postdoctoral Fellow-Liquid Biopsy: The Widman Laboratory at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) is seeking a highly motivated and creative Postdoctoral Fellow to contribute to innovative research in the field of liquid biopsy. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of computational cancer genomics, focusing on the development of ultrasensitive tools for cancer detection and treatment monitoring.
Designation
Postdoctoral Fellow
Research Area
Liquid Biopsy, Cancer Genomics, Computational Biology
Location
New York, NY
Eligibility / Qualification
- PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Data Science, Cancer Genomics, or a related field.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Experience
- Familiarity with liquid biopsy technologies and circulating tumor DNA analysis.
- Experience with large-scale genomic datasets.
- Background in cancer genomics, minimal residual disease (MRD) detection, or early cancer detection assays.
Job Description
- Develop, implement, and optimize bioinformatics pipelines for analyzing liquid biopsy sequencing data.
- Apply AI and data science techniques to detect low-frequency cancer-derived signals in circulating cell-free DNA.
- Analyze large genomic datasets to support the development of tumor-naive circulating tumor DNA detection approaches.
- Integrate multi-modal genomic and clinical data to refine predictive models for early detection and treatment responses.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of scientists, computational biologists, and clinicians at MSK.
How to Apply
Submit your curriculum vitae (C.V.), a letter of interest, and references in your application to:
Adam Widman, MD
Email: widmana@mskcc.org
Last Date to Apply
October 31, 2025
This role is part of MSK’s commitment to ending cancer for life, providing a vibrant research environment and access to state-of-the-art resources. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
