Postdoctoral Fellow

Meharry Medical College; Tennessee; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Meharry Medical College seeks a Fellow focusing on data analytics, computational genomics, machine learning, and metagenomics applications to dental diseases. The Fellow will collaborate with the PI on interdisciplinary projects and contribute to student training while advancing the college's biomedical research mission.

This role provides access to state-of-the-art computational infrastructure and offers opportunities for career development, publications, and grant participation.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Genomics, Biomedical Informatics, or a related quantitative discipline.
• Experience in bioinformatics, genomics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, or biomedical data science is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Computational and statistical analysis of genomic and biomedical data (40%)
• Development of AI/ML methods and bioinformatics pipelines (30%)
• Manuscript preparation, presentations, and grant support (20%)
• Mentoring and training students (10%)

Skills

Machine learning

High-performance computing

Python

R

Education

Ph.D. in Bioinformatics or related field

Tools

Bioinformatics pipelines

Job description

The position focuses on data analytics, computational genomics, machine learning, and the application of metagenomics to dental diseases. The Fellow will work closely with the PI on collaborative, interdisciplinary projects and contribute to student training, while advancing Meharry's mission in biomedical research and workforce development. The position provides access to state-of-the-art computational infrastructure and offers opportunities for career development, publications, and grant participation.

Essential Functions (Principal Duties and Job Responsibilities):

• Computational and statistical analysis of genomic and biomedical data (40%)
• Development of AI/ML methods and bioinformatics pipelines (30%)
• Manuscript preparation, presentations, and grant support (20%)
• Mentoring and training students (10%)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Solid computing background or data experience, e.g., high-performance computing and machine learning.
• Proficiency in Python, R, or related programming languages for data analysis and scientific computing.
• A good understanding of genetics or molecular biology is a plus, but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Preferred:

• A computing background is preferred

Education and Experience Required:

• Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Genomics, Biomedical Informatics, or a related quantitative discipline.

Education and Experience Preferred:

• Experience in bioinformatics, genomics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, or biomedical data science is preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Meharry Medical College complies with Title IX and is an affirmative action employer. Candidates will be considered for employment without discrimination for an non-merit reason such as race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, handicap or veteran status.