Postdoctoral Fellow, Single-Cell & Spatial Genomics

MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cancer research institution in Houston is seeking motivated Postdoctoral Fellows to explore tumor cell heterogeneity and evolution using advanced bioinformatics approaches. Candidates should have a PhD in computational biology, bioinformatics, or related fields, and strong computational skills including proficiency in R and Python. The role involves analyzing complex data, contributing to publications, and developing expertise in study design and data interpretation. This position offers a unique chance to advance cancer research and improve patient care.

Qualifications

• PhD degree in computational biology, bioinformatics, data science, or a related field.
• Strong computational skills and experience in R and one additional scripting language.
• Preferred experience in single cell and spatial omics data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Analyze single cell and spatial omics data to understand tumor evolution.
• Apply bioinformatics tools to dissect the tumor ecosystem.
• Contribute to research publications and grant writing.

Skills

Strong computational background

Proficiency in R

Experience with Python

Knowledge in biostatistics

Experience with single cell and spatial omics

High-performance computing (Unix/Linux)

Understanding of cancer biology

Excellent communication skills

Education

PhD in computational biology, bioinformatics, data science or a related field

Job description

A leading cancer research institution in Houston is seeking motivated Postdoctoral Fellows to explore tumor cell heterogeneity and evolution using advanced bioinformatics approaches. Candidates should have a PhD in computational biology, bioinformatics, or related fields, and strong computational skills including proficiency in R and Python. The role involves analyzing complex data, contributing to publications, and developing expertise in study design and data interpretation. This position offers a unique chance to advance cancer research and improve patient care.