Postdoctoral Research Fellow: Duke-NUS Medical School is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join Dr. Xiaoyu Song’s lab in the Centre for Quantitative Medicine. The successful candidate will contribute to innovative research in biostatistics and advance the understanding of cancer and other complex diseases through the development of statistical methods for multi-omics data analysis.
Designation
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Location
Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore
Research Area
- Biostatistics
- Statistics
- Bioinformatics
- Computational Biology
- Multi-Omics Data Analysis
Eligibility/Qualification
- PhD in Biostatistics, Statistics, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or related fields.
- Strong foundation in statistical modeling, machine learning, or high-dimensional data analysis.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as R, Python, or Julia.
- Excellent communication and collaborative skills.
- Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals is an advantage.
- Experience with biological data (e.g., genomics, transcriptomics, single-cell data) is an advantage.
Job Description
The postdoctoral researcher will engage in both independent and collaborative research, driving innovative projects at the intersection of statistics and biomedical sciences. Responsibilities include:
Key Responsibilities | Description |
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Method Development | Design and develop statistical methods for high-dimensional omics data, including multi-level data (subject, tissue, single-cell) with or without spatial features. |
Data Analysis | Analyze large-scale omics datasets, interpret results, and generate biological insights. |
Collaboration | Work closely with national and international collaborators, including biostatisticians, clinicians, biologists, students, and other research staff. |
Presentation | Prepare oral presentations and written reports to evaluate data, explain analysis methods, and interpret results. |
Manuscript Preparation | Lead and contribute to high-impact publications in statistical and biomedical journals. |
Grant Writing | Assist in the preparation of grant applications and reports for ongoing funded projects. Develop skills and experience to write mentored research grants. |
Other Duties | Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein. |
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their resume, a cover letter detailing their research interests and relevant experience, and contact information for at least two references. Applications can be sent to Dr. Xiaoyu Song at the following email address: [email address].
Last Date to Apply
Until the position filled
This role offers access to state-of-the-art resources in biomedical research and opportunities for mentorship and collaboration with leading scientists globally through NIH and NUS networks. Competitive salary and benefits will be provided, commensurate with experience.