Post-Doctoral Research Associate

7 days ago

Richardson, Texas, United States University of Texas at Dallas Full time
Posting Number S05513P Position Title Post-Doctoral Research Associate Functional Title Post-Doctoral Research Associate Department Bioengineering Salary Range up to 66,000 DOQ Pay Basis Monthly Position Status Regular full-time Location Richardson Position End Date (if temporary) Posting Open Date 03/08/2024 Posting Close Date 08/05/2024 Open Until Filled No Desired Start Date Job Summary


The Cao Lab is seeking to recruit outstanding postdocs to join us in the Department of Bioengineering at the University of Texas at Dallas.

The Cao Laboratory utilizes and develops cutting-edge single cell omics, imaging and microfluidics tools to investigate on lineages commitment, cell type evolution and cell-cell interactions (e.g.

Cao et al., Nature 2019; Lemaire et al., Science Advances, 2021; Chen et al., Plos Biology, Our research aims to elucidate the gene regulatory grammar in embryogenesis and cancer development (please visit for more details).


You will ideally have a strong background in bioinformatics and statistics and prior experience in the analysis single-cell and other types of high-throughput data (e.g., RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, ChIP-seq, CUT&TAG, and chromatin interaction).

You should also have a PhD in a relevant subject, a sound understanding of molecular biology, and a strong publication track record in bioinformatics or related fields.

You will be expected to be able to work independently, interact well in a dynamic multidisciplinary team environment, and be able to communicate ideas and results clearly.


The Cao lab is well funded by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), and the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT).

A competitive salary, determined by candidates' backgrounds and experience, is offered, with the minimum benchmark meeting or exceeding NIH standards.

If you would like to know more about the role and projects, please contact Dr

Chen Cao:
Minimum Education and Experience

Ph.
D in a related field.

Preferred Education and Experience

  • Ph.
D. in Bioinformatics, Bioengineering, or biological science-related discipline with at least three years of experience in analyzing high-throughput sequencing data.

  • Ability to lead and direct teams of researchers including graduate students and postdocs.
  • This position will require strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • You will investigate regulatory mechanisms in close collaboration with experimental colleagues, using existing cutting-edge software or devising new methods to analyze single-cell profiling data as well as other types of genomic and transcriptomic data.
  • Develop new methods and pipelines for large-scale and massively parallel data processing and modeling of transcriptomic and imaging data.
  • You will lead computational projects, participate in research activities of the laboratory as a whole, and contribute to the supervision of students, providing an ideal opportunity to develop an independent scientific career.
Physical Activities Working Conditions Additional Information

A remote work schedule is not available for this position.

The post is initially available for 2-3 years, with the possibility of extension subject to available funding. Renewable pending funding availability and satisfactory performance.

What we have to Offer:
UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We offer an employee-friendly work environment with a comprehensive benefit package including:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Tuition Benefits
  • Medical insurance - including 100% paid employee medical coverage for full-time employees
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Long and short-term disability
  • Retirement Plan Options
  • Paid time off
  • Paid Holidays
About UT Dallas


The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to graduating well-rounded members of the global community whose education has prepared them for rewarding lives and productive careers in a constantly changing world.

A charter member of SEA (STEMM Equity Achievement) Change, UT Dallas is a place where members of the community are welcomed, treated fairly, and encouraged to their pursuit of excellence.

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