Post Doctoral Fellow, Zhang Lab

Saint Louis University; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Louis University in Missouri invites a postdoctoral fellow in bioinformatics to join the Zhang lab. The role focuses on independent research in bioinformatics, comparative genomics, structural analysis, and machine learning, plus manuscript and grant proposal preparation.

You will mentor graduate and undergraduate students, participate in a collaborative research environment, present findings at conferences, and publish in leading peer‑reviewed journals.

Qualifications

• PhD in bioinformatics or closely related field with computational training.
• Proven track record of publications in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research in bioinformatics, comparative genomics, structural analysis, and machine learning.
• Prepare manuscripts and grant proposals and contribute to securing external research funding.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students and contribute to a collaborative research environment.
• Present research findings at national and international conferences and publish in leading peer‑reviewed journals.

Skills

Python

Unix/Linux

Publications

Written & verbal communication

Independent & collaborative work

Bioinformatics

Comparative genomics

Machine learning

Education

PhD in Bioinformatics/Computational Biology/Biology/CS or related

Tools

Unix/Linux

Python

Job description

Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.

The Zhang lab seeks to hire a postdoctoral fellow whose duties will include:

• Conducting independent research in bioinformatics, comparative genomics, structural analysis, and machine learning;
• Preparing manuscripts and grant proposals and contributing to securing external research funding;
• Mentoring graduate and undergraduate students and contributing to a collaborative research environment;
• Presenting research findings at national and international scientific conferences and publishing in leading peer-reviewed journals.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas: protein bioinformatics, comparative genomics, evolutionary biology, machine learning, or structural bioinformatics;
• Strong programming skills in Python and proficiency in Unix/Linux environments;
• Demonstrated record of publications in peer-reviewed journals;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary research team.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Biology, Computer Science, or a closely related field with computational training;

Function Research Support Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847. Saint Louis University is a premier employer in the St. Louis region that attracts faculty and staff from around the world. We recruit people of all faiths who share our mission to pursue truth for the greater glory of God and the service of others.