Postdoctoral Associate in Multi-omics analysis

Zymtronix Catalytic Systems Inc; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 62,232 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee wellness programs

Childcare and adoption assistance

Flexible work options

Job summary

A prestigious Ivy League university in Ithaca is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Associate to conduct bioinformatics research focused on cancer diagnostics. The successful candidate will work on projects using genomics and other multi-omics data to identify novel biomarkers. Collaboration with pathologists and publication opportunities are integral to the role. Competitive salaries are based on the university's stipend system, and career development activities are part of the job.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genomics, or Computer Science required.
• Track record of peer-reviewed publications is essential.
• Background in cancer research is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement bioinformatics pipelines for data.
• Integrate multi-omics datasets for cancer biomarkers.
• Prepare manuscripts and present at conferences.

Skills

Strong programming skills

Omics data analysis

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Education

Ph.D. in Bioinformatics or related field

Tools

Cloud computing

High-performance clusters (HPC)

Job description

Postdoctoral Associate in Multi-omics analysis

Dr. Serpa’s Laboratory - Cyte

Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences

College of Veterinary Medicine

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY

Cyte – Cytopathology Research Lab , led by Dr. Priscila Serpa, is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Associate to conduct cutting-edge bioinformatics research in genomics, whole-genome and exome sequencing, single‑cell RNA, miRNomics, spatial transcriptomics, and mass spectrometry data. The successful candidate will work on two funded projects to identify novel biomarkers and techniques for diagnosing cancer in animals. The candidate should be able to work independently, be highly enthusiastic about conducting cancer research, and ideally be committed to pursuing a career in the field. In addition to research (95%), applicants will be encouraged to participate in career development activities (5%) both within and outside the university. The candidate will collaborate with pathologists to validate findings and contribute to high‑impact publications.

Postdoctoral Associates receive competitive salaries according to the Cornell University Postdoctoral Associate stipend system. Start date is negotiable; the position has a duration of one‑year with options for renewal based on performance, productivity, and funding. Position expected start date in Spring 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement bioinformatics pipelines for processing and analyzing data.
• Integrate multi‑omics datasets to identify regulatory networks and biomarkers of cancer.
• Collaborate to design experiments and interpret results.
• Prepare manuscripts for publication and present findings at conferences.
• Contribute to grant writing and mentorship of students.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genomics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Strong programming skills and familiarity with Omics data analysis and integration.
• Track record of peer‑reviewed publications in bioinformatics/multi‑omics data.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud computing and high‑performance clusters (HPC).
• Experience with machine learning and network biology.
• Background in cancer research.

Pay Range

$62,232.00 - $81,000.00

Application

To apply visit https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/31509 and submit a cover letter, full CV, and contact information of three professional references. Applications will be reviewed as received, and the position will remain open until filled.

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