Postdoctoral Researcher / Cancer Data Science: A 2.5-year postdoctoral position is available in the Cancer Data Science group at the University of Helsinki, focusing on gene regulatory network modeling and pan-cancer data analysis.
Designation:
Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area:
Cancer Data Science, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology
Location:
University of Helsinki, Faculty of Medicine, Finland
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD degree in computational biology, bioinformatics, computer science, biostatistics, cancer genomics, or a related field.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or Bash.
- Documented research experience with large-scale omics data analysis.
- Experience with high-performance computing is an advantage.
- Knowledge of multi-modal data integration, gene regulation, cancer biology, and/or network biology is a plus.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop and maintain computational tools.
- Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.
- Strong communication skills in English (both written and verbal).
Job Description:
The role involves the development of computational methods to model gene regulatory networks using bulk cancer data, integrating large datasets to uncover regulatory mechanisms driving cancer progression and heterogeneity. Responsibilities include extending network modeling approaches, investigating cancer type-specific and pan-cancer rewiring of gene regulatory networks, and leveraging extensive datasets from iCAN and publicly available resources.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit the following documents through the electronic recruiting system:
- A cover letter detailing your motivation, scientific background, and fitting expertise.
- A detailed CV with a list of publications.
- 2-3 references (name, institution, e-mail, telephone number, and relationship to the candidate).
All documents must be uploaded in .pdf format. Applications without a cover letter and detailed CV will be rejected.
Last Date to Apply:
May 31, 2025
For more details, visit the University of Helsinki recruitment page or reach out to Mariike Kuijjer for inquiries related to the position. Join us in building a better future through impactful research!
