AI-Driven Postdoc in Computational Biology & Bioinformatics

UIC; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in AI for Computational Biology and Bioinformatics in the Qiu Lab. The role is based in Chicago, IL, USA, with duties spanning AI, deep learning, and interdisciplinary collaborations in systems biology and protein design.

The candidate will work with Dr. Yuchi Qiu in BCMG/CBQB, contributing to computational methods and collaborations with experimentalists.

Qualifications

• PhD degree in computational biology, bioinformatics, mathematics, physics, engineering, computer science, or a related field.
• Computational background in AI/deep learning, multiscale modeling, optimization, topological/geometric data analysis, among others.
• Strong programming skills and experience (e.g., Python, R).

Responsibilities

• Develop and design novel computational and AI methods for single-cell genomics data analysis, protein design, etc.
• Engage in interdisciplinary collaborations for bioinformatics data analysis and contributing to systems biology research.
• Perform other special projects as assigned.

Skills

Python

R

AI/deep learning

Mathematical modeling

Education

PhD in computational biology / bioinformatics / related field

Tools

Python

R

Job description

University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in AI for Computational Biology and Bioinformatics in the Qiu Lab. The role is based in Chicago, IL, USA, with duties spanning AI, deep learning, and interdisciplinary collaborations in systems biology and protein design.

The candidate will work with Dr. Yuchi Qiu in BCMG/CBQB, contributing to computational methods and collaborations with experimentalists.