Post Tue Apr 05, 2022 4:28 pm

Bioinformaticians/Computational Biologist (PhD)_UVA

The Beirne B. Carter Center for Immunology Research and the Precision ImmunoMedicine (iPRIME) Initiative at the University of Virginia are seeking a Research Scientist Bioinformaticians/Computational Biologists to be part of a multidisciplinary team developing integrative analysis and machine learning/AI computational pipelines and performing analyses in collaborative projects using human multi-omic immune cell data, advanced imaging, genetic and clinical data. This will be an exciting environment in which there will be opportunities to advance basic, translational and precision medicine research as well as develop innovative, advanced computational and machine learning/AI methods with a team of computational biologists, computer scientists, cardiovascular disease researchers/clinicians and immunologists. In addition, approaches that show translational promise (e.g., model that predicts patient response to a particular therapy) will be tested in clinical settings where they could be adopted as clinical practice.

Requirements

PhD in a quantitative science including but not limited to Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, Physics, Mathematics, Biophysics, Engineering, Chemistry or other related fields with preference given to those with formal training in integrative and/or machine learning analysis of mass cytometry, functional genomics and/or biomedical data. Candidates with extensive experience and a publication track record of bioinformatics and/or machine learning analysis of biomedical data are highly encouraged to apply.

Minimum of 2-3 years of experience with programming in Python and R with a strong background in UNIX.

Strong quantitative background including statistical and/or physical modeling, machine learning or computational biology experience (e.g., analysis of high throughput sequencing data and basic understanding of underlying algorithms/statistical models).

Strong publication and demonstrated scientific track record.

Excellent teamwork, communication and writing skills.

Knowledge of molecular and cellular biology concepts is also highly desirable but not required.

This is a restricted position; continuation is dependent on funding and satisfactory performance.

Priority review of applications will begin on January 13, 2022, but the position will remain open until filled.

TO APPLY:


EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: please apply through Workday at the following URL, https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs , and search for requisition # R0031409. Complete an application online and attach a cover letter, CV/resume, and contact information for three references (name, email address, telephone number, address). Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the box. Applications that do not contain all of the required documents will not receive full consideration. The successful candidate will pass a criminal background check and pre-employment health screening.


INTERNAL UVA APPLICANTS: please apply through your Workday Home page, search “Find Jobs”, and search for requisition # R0031409. Complete an application online and attach a cover letter, CV/resume, and contact information for three references (name, email address, telephone number, address). Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the box. Applications that do not contain all of the required documents will not receive full consideration. The successful candidate will pass a criminal background check and pre-employment health screening.

Please direct any position questions or inquiries to Dr. Stefan Bekiranov at sb3de@virginia.edu.

For questions regarding the application process, please contact Michelle Williams, Senior Recruiter/Faculty Search Advisor, at mew8js@virginia.edu.



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