Postdoctoral Research Associate - Center for Complex Network Research

NU USA Northeastern University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Wellness & life benefits

Commuting & transportation

Job summary

The BarabásiLab at Northeastern University invites applications for Postdoctoral Research Associates in network science, nutrition, biological networks, ML/AI/DL, and science of science. Collaboration opportunities with Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital may be available.

The role focuses on research in networks applied to food, art, science, and medicine, with emphasis on advancing understanding of disease, biomarkers, and drug repurposing.

Qualifications

• PhD in nutrition, bioinformatics, physics, computer science, mathematics, or statistics or related field.
• Experience in network science, bioinformatics, and ML/AI/DL preferred.
• Excellent communication and writing skills for research dissemination.

Responsibilities

• Assist with initiating, executing, and completing clinical research and experiments.
• Prepare and write research papers, presentations, grant proposals, etc.
• Assist with laboratory management and training graduate students.

Skills

Network science

Bioinformatics

ML/AI/DL

Education

PhD in nutrition, bioinformatics, physics, computer science, mathematics, or statistics

Job description

About the Opportunity

SUMMARY The lab of Professor Albert-László Barabási is looking for Postdoctoral Research Associates in the area of network science, nutrition, biological networks, machine learning/AI, and science of science, as well as quantifying art. The BarabásiLab's current work spans the applications of networks toward understanding food and nutrition, human diseases, disease progression, biomarker discovery, and drug repurposing, as well as understanding the emergence of impact in art and science. The BarabásiLab is also looking for Postdoctoral Research Associates in the areas of network medicine, complex disease mechanism, systems pharmacology, bioinformatics, and network science/statistical physics. This position at Northeastern University may include opportunities to collaborate with the Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will Assist with initiating, executing, and completing clinical research and experiments Prepare and write research papers, presentations, grant proposals, etc. Assist with laboratory management; and training graduate students.

QUALIFICATIONS

PhD required in nutrition, bioinformatics, physics, computer science, mathematics, or statistics or related field. The BarabásiLab is seeking motivated individuals with an interest in exploring complexity and its applications to food, art, science, and medicine from a network perspective. The ideal candidate has working experience in network science/bioinformatics and ML/AI/DL.

Position Type Research Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees.

This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation.

• medical
• vision
• dental
• paid time off
• tuition assistance
• wellness & life
• retirement- as well as commuting & transportation

Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Compensation Grade/Pay Type: 108S Expected Hiring Range: $60,315.00 - $85,192.50

With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role.

Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.

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