Computational Neuro-Oncology Postdoc

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham invites applications for a postdoctoral position in the Miller lab, Department of Pathology, to develop and apply cutting-edge bioinformatics approaches addressing malignant brain tumors.

The fellow will analyze multiomic datasets, including bulk and single-cell RNA-seq, epigenomics, and proteomics, collaborating with pathology, neuro-oncology, neurosurgery, and genomics experts across the O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center resources.

Qualifications

• PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genomics, Systems Biology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience with next-generation sequencing data analysis.
• Proficiency in R, Python, and related computational languages.
• Experience working in Linux and high-performance computing environments.
• Experience with agentic coding practices.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Skills

Next-generation sequencing data

R

Python

Linux HPC

Agentic coding practices

Quantitative analysis

Written and verbal communication

Education

PhD/MD-PhD or equivalent

Job description

The University of Alabama at Birmingham invites applications for a postdoctoral position in the Miller lab, Department of Pathology, to develop and apply cutting-edge bioinformatics approaches addressing malignant brain tumors.

The fellow will analyze multiomic datasets, including bulk and single-cell RNA-seq, epigenomics, and proteomics, collaborating with pathology, neuro-oncology, neurosurgery, and genomics experts across the O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center resources.