Postdoctoral Fellow - Bioinformatics (Temp)

Davita Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in Bioinformatics to engage in cutting-edge projects analyzing yeast genomics and machine learning. The role involves collaboration across departments, conducting innovative experiments, and presenting findings while mentoring students. This 12-month position offers developmental opportunities in an academic setting.

Qualifications

• PhD required in a related field.
• Experience in yeast genomics and RNA-sequencing is preferred.
• Familiarity with machine learning techniques is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct experiments.
• Analyze and manage data.
• Prepare manuscripts for publication.

Skills

Yeast genomics

RNA-sequencing

Bioinformatics

Machine learning

Education

PhD in Biology, Genomics, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

Postdoctoral Fellow - Bioinformatics (Temp)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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UNC Charlotte Postdoc Benefits Information: https://gradlife.charlotte.edu/postdocs/benefits

Position Information

General Information

Monday thru Friday

This position requires a PhD in Biology, Genomics, Computer Science, or a similar field. The postdoc will report to both the NCRC in Kannapolis and UNC Charlotte in Charlotte. Experience in yeast genomics, RNA-sequencing, bioinformatics, or machine learning is preferred.

Experience in yeast genomics, RNA-sequencing, bioinformatics, or machine learning is preferred

The postdoc will report to both the NCRC in Kannapolis and UNC Charlotte in Charlotte

Dr. Abbe LaBella
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UNC Charlotte Postdoc Benefits Information: https://gradlife.charlotte.edu/postdocs/benefits

Position Number	STMP18
Working Title	Postdoctoral Fellow - Bioinformatics (Temp)
Division	Academic Affairs
Department	Coll of Computing&Informatics (Col)
Work Unit	Bioinformatics and Genomics
Work Location	NC Research Campus
Vacancy Open To	All Candidates
Position Designation	Post Doc
Employment Type	Temporary - Full-time
Hours per week	40 hours per week
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Pay Rate
Minimum Experience/Education
Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:
Duties and Responsibilities	Plan and conduct experiments. Analyze and manage data. Prepare manuscripts for publication. Train and mentor graduate and undergraduate students. Positively engage with the lab, department, and university communities. The synonymous codon content of mRNAs within a cell is tuned to the tRNA pool to promote accurate and efficient translation. This tuning, however, is not static and may be leveraged to modulate expression in response to external stimuli. This NIH-supported project uses the yeast subphylum Saccharomycotina to explore the role of codon usage bias in eukaryotic evolution and regulation. Our lab uses a combination of sequencing techniques and machine learning to uncover when, why, and how often cells alter the balance of tRNAs and codons. The postdoctoral project will depend on the applicant's background and career goals. Potential projects include 1) the construction of machine or deep learning models to identify patterns of codon usage in yeast genomes, 2) the implementation of tRNA-sequencing across diverse yeasts and conditions, and 3) the construction of tRNA deletion strains in yeast.
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Necessary Licenses or Certifications
Proposed Hire Date	07/01/2025
Contact Information
Expected Length of Assignment	12 months
Posting Open Date	05/20/2025
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