Postdoc: Computational Genomics for Pediatric Cancer

CHEManager International; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Abraham Lab at St. Jude in Memphis, TN, is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to study gene regulation, chromatin composition, and genome organization in pediatric cancers.

The successful candidate will lead computationally focused research projects, develop new methods, and collaborate with multiple labs. Strong coding skills, a PhD in a quantitative field, and a track record of productivity are preferred.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Computer Science, or related field.
• Quantitative and biologically oriented PhD encouraged; wet-lab background with coding is welcome.
• Proven scientific productivity, e.g., first-author paper or major project contribution.
• Experience in chromatin and expression analysis technologies is desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead computationally focused research projects with increasing independence.
• Collaborate on project and analysis design under guidance of multiple PIs.
• Set task-level priorities across interconnected projects.
• Develop new computational methods.
• Adhere to lab and field standards for data analysis.
• Identify, process, organize, interpret, review, and report data.
• Direct data collection.
• Present research to colleagues and draft manuscripts.
• Attend meetings and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

PhD in quantitative field

Computational biology

Coding experience

High-throughput sequencing analysis

Strong communication

Education

Ph.D. in Bioinformatics/related field

Tools

Bedtools

Samtools

HiCPro

Tuxedo suite

R

Job description

The Abraham Lab at St. Jude in Memphis, TN, is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to study gene regulation, chromatin composition, and genome organization in pediatric cancers.

The successful candidate will lead computationally focused research projects, develop new methods, and collaborate with multiple labs. Strong coding skills, a PhD in a quantitative field, and a track record of productivity are preferred.