EMPLOYER: The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
LOCATION: Houston, TX, United States
POSTED: Sep 16, 2012
EXPIRES: Dec 15, 2012
JOB TYPE: Postdoctoral researcher
SECTOR: Academia
HOURS: Full time
Description
A postdoctoral fellow position is open in Chen’s group in the department of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology at MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Duties & Responsibilities: Develop computational methods and perform statistical analyses to interpret large-scale sequencing data towards understanding the etiology and the evolution of cancer.
Qualifications: An ideal applicant is expected to have a strong career interest and a record of success in scientific research; a Ph.D. in a quantitative field such as bioinformatics, genetics and genomics, computer science, engineering, math and physics; broad experience in interdisciplinary research and demonstrated strength in at least one of the following areas: algorithm design, statistical analysis, and cancer biology.
Salary and Benefits: Salaries (~$65,000) and benefits are highly competitive.
Duration: 3 years with possible extension.
Institution Information: Located in Houston, MD Anderson Cancer Center has been ranked for the last five years in a row as the leading cancer care and research institution in the country. It also enjoys a great reputation for promoting career development for postdoctoral fellows. For example, in 2007, MD Anderson was ranked ranked No. 1 as the “Best Places to Work” for postdocs by the Scientist. Recently the department has grown rapidly, bringing together cancer biologists, computational biologists, biostatisticians, software engineers, and medical professionals. We have been designated as a Genome Data Analysis Center for The Cancer Genome Atlas Project (TCGA), a $280 million project of the NIH. We also have direct links with the Baylor Human Genome Sequencing Center, one of the largest sequencing facilitates in the United States, and with Rice University. Together, we provide an extremely stimulating environment for high-impact, creative research dedicated to scientific progress but also to the welfare of cancer patients and their families. Houston is the 4th largest city in the U.S., featuring interesting and diverse city life, great neighborhoods, year-round recreational and entertainment opportunities, and with very little snow or ice.
Application: Please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the contact information of at least 3 references in a single PDF via email to: Ken Chen, Ph.D. (kchen3@mdanderson.org), Department of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, Division of Quantitative Sciences (Unit 1410, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77230-1402, USA). Starting date is flexible but the position is open immediately.
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