Postdoctoral Researcher - Bioinformatics

Johns Hopkins Hospital; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research hospital in Baltimore is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to lead a research project in cancer diagnostics. The ideal candidate will have a PhD, MD, or MD-PhD, with strong expertise in bioinformatics. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with esteemed faculty and work in a dynamic lab environment. Interested candidates should apply via email with their CV and a brief statement of interest.

Qualifications

• Should be about to complete a PhD, MD, or MD-PhD.
• Candidates with a master's degree and three years of bioinformatics experience are considered.
• Experience with bioinformatic tools relating to cancer diagnostics is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead an externally-funded research project focused on cancer diagnostics.
• Develop and apply bioinformatic tools in research.
• Collaborate with clinical faculty and participate in securing funding.

Skills

Expertise in bioinformatics

Single-cell sequencing

Liquid biopsy

Cancer genomics

Education

PhD, MD, or MD-PhD

Job description

Overview

The Dudley Lab in the Departments of Pathology and Oncology at the Johns Hopkins Hospital seeks a postdoctoral fellow with expertise in bioinformatics to lead an externally-funded research project focused on cancer diagnostics.

The Dudley lab focuses on molecular diagnostic technology development for the improved detection and characterization of solid tumors. It is located in the Johns Hopkins Genomics facility, with unique access to state-of-the-art equipment and expertise. The postdoctoral fellow will form collaborative relationships with leading clinical faculty at Johns Hopkins and other top tier academic medical centers.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be about to complete a PhD, MD, or MD-PhD in the U.S. at the time of applying and have significant expertise in bioinformatic tools relating to single-cell sequencing, liquid biopsy, and/or cancer genomics. Candidates with a master's degree and at least three years of work experience in bioinformatics will also be considered. The postdoctoral fellow will work in a collaborative and collegial laboratory environment. The fellow will hold regular one-on-one meetings with the PI and be fully supported in applying for external awards and fellowships. The candidate will be well-positioned upon completion of the fellowship for advanced career opportunities in academia, industry, or entrepreneurship.

Contact

Interested candidates should email Dr. Jonathan Dudley ([e-mail]) with their CV and a brief statement of why they are interested in the position.

Responsibilities

• Lead an externally-funded research project focused on cancer diagnostics.
• Develop and apply bioinformatic tools relating to single-cell sequencing, liquid biopsy, and/or cancer genomics.
• Collaborate with leading clinical faculty at Johns Hopkins and other top-tier academic medical centers.
• Work with the PI to secure external awards and fellowships and participate in regular one-on-one meetings.