Postdoc: Cancer Epitranscriptomics & Multi-Omics Genomics

Virginia AG; Charlottesville, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The Yang Lab at the University of Virginia School of Medicine is recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Associate to study genetic and molecular epidemiology of cancer risk and prognosis. The position emphasizes training across population genomics, epitranscriptomics, and computational biology, with co-mentorship from leading experts in m6A biology and cancer research.

Salary follows NIH NRSA guidelines for postdoctoral trainees, with an on-site role in Charlottesville, VA.

Qualifications

• PhD, MD, or equivalent degree in epidemiology, genetics, genomics, biostatistics, bioinformatics, molecular biology, cell biology, or a related field, awarded or expected before the start date.

Responsibilities

• Conduct genetic and molecular epidemiology analyses using multi-omics data.
• Collaborate with co-mentors and training faculty to integrate population genomics with cancer biology.
• Develop independent research directions and contribute to grant applications.
• Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at scientific meetings.

Skills

Strong communication

AI tools fluency

Machine learning knowledge

Education

PhD/MD in epidemiology/genomics/biostatistics/bioinformatics/molecular biology

Tools

R

Python

CRISPR

Job description

The Yang Lab at the University of Virginia School of Medicine is recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Associate to study genetic and molecular epidemiology of cancer risk and prognosis. The position emphasizes training across population genomics, epitranscriptomics, and computational biology, with co-mentorship from leading experts in m6A biology and cancer research.

Salary follows NIH NRSA guidelines for postdoctoral trainees, with an on-site role in Charlottesville, VA.