Postdoc Scientist: Computational Genomics & Biophysics

UTMB Health; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology in Galveston, TX. The role focuses on theoretical and computational research under a faculty mentor, with opportunities to publish and present findings. It is a training position, not permanent, housed in the Brahmachari Lab within UTMB.

Responsibilities include model development, data analysis, manuscript preparation, and mentoring students. Strong coding skills and a solid basis in mathematics are preferred.

Qualifications

• PhD or doctoral equivalent in any field with research experience.
• Strong foundation in math and statistics relevant to biophysics.
• Demonstrated coding proficiency and ability to share code.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct advanced theoretical and computational research.
• Build quantitative models linking genome structure and function.
• Analyze data, validate against experiments, and maintain records.
• Prepare figures and manuscripts for conferences and journals.
• Mentor graduate students and trainees in the lab.
• Stay current with literature and new methods.

Skills

Mathematical foundations

Programming

Scientific communication

Independent & collaborative work

Education

PhD or doctoral equivalent

Tools

Python

C/C++

GitHub

Molecular dynamics software

Job description

UTMB Health is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology in Galveston, TX. The role focuses on theoretical and computational research under a faculty mentor, with opportunities to publish and present findings. It is a training position, not permanent, housed in the Brahmachari Lab within UTMB.

Responsibilities include model development, data analysis, manuscript preparation, and mentoring students. Strong coding skills and a solid basis in mathematics are preferred.