Postdoctoral Fellow - Tang Lab

Seattle Children's; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

403(b) retirement savings plan

Paid time off and tuition assistance

Job summary

Seattle Childrens is seeking a highly skilled researcher to lead AI-driven bioengineering projects integrating wetlab and computational workflows. The candidate will use DNA cloning, mammalian cell culture (293T/HeLa), protein work, and immunohistochemistry alongside image analysis and Python-based ML approaches.

Requirements include a PhD/MD/DVM in the field and demonstrated proficiency with ImageJ macros, Python, and model training. Pediatric research experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• PhD/MD/DVM in a specialty area from an accredited university training program.
• Experience using basic research techniques of specialty area.

Skills

DNA cloning

Subcloning

Bacterial work

Mammalian cell culture

Protein work

Immunohistochemistry

High content imaging

Confocal microscopy

ImageJ macros

Python programming

Machine learning

Model training

Education

PhD/MD/DVM in specialty area

Tools

ImageJ

Job description

This is a AI-driven bioengineering project requiring both wetlab and computational skillset. The successful candidate will have proficiency with basic molecular biology techniques including DNA cloning and subcloning, bacterial work, mammalian cell culture (293T, HeLa, etc), protein work (Western blot), immunohistochemistry and various forms of microscopic techniques (high content imaging, confocal, etc).

It is critical the candidate has computational proficiency and be comfortable working with computer algorithms, including ImageJ macros for image processing, Python programming as well as machine learning using tools such as Large Language Models. Experiences and evidence of work showing rigors in model training is critical

Required Education And Experience

Doctorate degree (PhD/DVM/MD) in specialty area from an accredited university training program. Experience using basic research techniques of specialty area.

Required Credentials

N/A.

Preferred

Previous experience conducting research in the pediatric arena. Experience in protocol and manuscript development and in grant writing.

Salary Information

This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.

Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants

This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors.

Benefits Information

Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website www.seattlechildrens.org/careers/benefits.

About Us

Hope. Care. Cure. These three simple words capture what we do at Seattle Children’s – to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. Are you ready to engage with a mission-driven organization that is life-changing to many, and touches the hearts of all? #HOPECARECURE

Our founding promise to the community is as valid today as it was over a century ago: we will care for all children in our region, regardless of the families’ ability to pay. Together, we deliver superior patient care, advance new discoveries and treatments through pediatric research, and serve as the pediatric and adolescent, academic medical center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho – the largest region of any children’s hospital in the country.

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