Postdoctoral Fellow

Tempus AI; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tempus AI seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow to advance precision oncology using one of the world’s largest clinicogenomic databases. You will apply computational approaches to real‑world patient data and collaborate across clinicians, molecular biologists, and data scientists to develop independent research projects.

The role offers onsite research at Tempus with exposure to a vast dataset, a strong mentorship network, and opportunities to publish significant findings in top journals.

Qualifications

• PhD in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, or related field (or MD with cancer research).
• First-author or co-first author paper in a top journal.
• Ability to design studies bridging molecular and clinical cancer data.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Experience with R, Python, or equivalent analytics language.

Responsibilities

• Study and advance precision oncology using large clinicogenomic data.
• Apply computational methods to genomic, transcriptomic, histopathological, and clinical data.
• Develop independent research projects in genomic-guided medicine.
• Collaborate with clinicians, molecular biologists, and data scientists.

Skills

R

Python

Data analysis

Collaboration

Scientific writing

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Computational Biology or Bioinformatics

MD with clinical/translational cancer research experience

Job description

Passionate about precision medicine and advancing the healthcare industry?

Recent advancements in underlying technology have finally made it possible for AI to impact clinical care in a meaningful way. Tempus' proprietary platform connects an entire ecosystem of real-world evidence to deliver real-time, actionable insights to physicians, providing critical information about the right treatments for the right patients, at the right time.

Postdoctoral Fellow

This Postdoctoral Fellowship is designed to encourage and further the careers of postdoctoral fellows who are conducting cutting‑edge clinical and genomic cancer research. Embedded within Tempus as an onsite researcher, the postdoctoral fellow will have direct access to over 300k de‑identified samples with genomic and clinical data, a large organoid repository with genomic and pharmacological screening data, a huge computational environment, and mentorship and collaboration from clinicians, molecular biologists, and data scientists.

Responsibilities

We are looking for an exceptional postdoctoral fellow to study and advance precision oncology using one of the world’s largest clinicogenomic databases. The successful candidate will apply computational methods to real‑world patient data, comprising genomic, transcriptomic, histopathological, and/or clinical data, to improve our understanding of target cancers and advance the application of precision medicine to improve patient outcomes. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and collaborative computational biology group, and develop independent research projects tackling challenging problems in genomic‑guided medicine.

Qualifications

• PhD in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics or related field OR PhD and/or MD with extensive experience in clinical & translational cancer research
• Demonstrated record of innovative scientific accomplishments as evidenced by at least one first-author or co-first author key paper in a top journal
• Demonstrated ability to design and execute studies bridging molecular and clinical cancer data
• Enjoy working in a collaborative environment across departments
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Proficient in R, Python or other analytical programming language OR desire to acquire analytical skills and link with clinical/translational domain knowledge

CHI: $75,000-$100,000

NYC/SF: $90,000-$100,000

The expected salary range above is applicable if the role is performed from California and may vary for other locations (Colorado, Illinois, New York). Actual salary may vary based on qualifications and experience. Tempus offers a full range of benefits, which may include incentive compensation, restricted stock units, medical and other benefits depending on the position.

Additionally, for remote roles open to individuals in unincorporated Los Angeles– including remote roles- Tempus reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: engaging positively with customers and other employees; accessing confidential information, including intellectual property, trade secrets, and protected health information; and appropriately handling such information in accordance with legal and ethical standards. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.