Postdoctoral Scholar – Computational Biology: The Uzun Lab at the Penn State College of Medicine is seeking a dedicated Postdoctoral Scholar in Bioinformatics/Computational Biology. This position focuses on advancing research in Systems Biology, Epigenetic Gene Regulation, Single-Cell Genomics, and Cancer Biology.
Designation
Postdoctoral Scholar – Computational Biology
Table
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Systems Biology, Epigenetic Gene Regulation, Single-Cell Genomics, Cancer Biology |
| Location | Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA |
| Eligibility/Qualification | PhD in Computer Science, Math, Statistics, or related field (or equivalent experience) |
| Application Deadline | Until position filled |
Research Area
- Systems Biology
- Epigenetic Gene Regulation
- Single-Cell Genomics
- Cancer Biology
Location
- Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Hershey, PA
Eligibility/Qualification
- PhD degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related fields.
- Life sciences PhDs (Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, etc.) with computational experience are also eligible.
- PhD candidates who have submitted their doctoral thesis may apply.
- Experience in single-cell genomics data processing is advantageous, especially if reflected in publication records.
Job Description
- Biomedical Data Analysis (40%): Conduct statistical analysis of biomedical data using existing methods and developing custom scripts.
- Bioinformatics Method Development (40%): Development of Bioinformatics frameworks using computational and statistical approaches for problems not adequately addressed in the biomedical domain.
- Scholarly Activities (10%): Generate academic outputs including presentations, grants, and manuscripts.
- Related Tasks (10%): Engage in additional tasks assigned by the principal investigator.
How to Apply
Candidates must submit their applications via the PSU Career Portal, including the following documents combined into a single PDF:
- Cover Letter: Brief description of background, career goals, and relevance to the position (1 page).
- CV: Maximum of 4 pages, including contact information, education, experience, publication list, and skills.
- Statement of Purpose: Detailed description of research and educational background, research interests, and career plans (3 pages).
- Reference List: Information for at least 3 references, including the PhD advisor as the first reference (1 page).
- Unofficial Transcripts: Copies of all educational transcripts; translations required if not in English.
- Diplomas: Copies of all relevant diplomas; translations required if not in English.
If the PDF cannot be uploaded, email the application to the Principal Investigator at yuzun@pennstatehealth.psu.edu.
Last Date for Application
Until position filled
For inquiries regarding the application process, please contact the Principal Investigator directly.
