Postdoctoral Fellow

Overview:
Versiti is a fusion of donors, scientific curiosity, and precision medicine that recognize the gifts of blood and life are precious. We are home to the world-renowned Blood Research Institute, we enable life saving gifts from our donors, and provide the science behind the medicine through our diagnostic laboratories. Versiti brings together outstanding minds with unparalleled experience in transfusion medicine, transplantation, stem cells and cellular therapies, oncology and genomics, diagnostic lab services, and medical and scientific expertise. This combination of skill and knowledge results in improved patient outcomes, higher quality services and reduced cost of care for hospitals, blood centers, hospital systems, research and educational institutions, and other health care providers. At Versiti, we are passionate about improving the lives of patients and helping our healthcare partners thrive.

Position Summary:
Join Our Team at Dr. Gu's Lab - Versiti Blood Research Institute, Milwaukee, WI

Are you a driven and passionate individual with expertise in machine learning, bioinformatics, biostatistics, genomics, genetics, computational biology, or cancer biology? If so, we invite you to become part of our dynamic team at Dr. Gu's lab at the Versiti Blood Research Institute in Milwaukee, WI. We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to contribute to groundbreaking research in the field of multi-omics data analysis, cancer biology, and biomarker discovery.

 

Position Overview:

As a Postdoctoral Fellow, you will have the unique opportunity to develop and implement cutting-edge machine learning algorithms and statistical models. These tools will be applied to unravel the complexities of multi-omics data, shedding light on the mechanisms underlying cancer biology (leukemia, lung, and kidney cancer) and facilitating the identification of early diagnostic and treatment biomarkers. Additionally, if you have an interest in experimental work, you will have the chance to gain valuable hands-on experience and training.

 

Why Join Us:

Contribute to cutting-edge research in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Access state-of-the-art resources and mentorship to support your career development.

Work in a vibrant city with a rich cultural scene and a welcoming community.

If you are passionate about harnessing the power of data to advance our understanding of cancer biology and want to be part of a team dedicated to making a difference, we encourage you to apply.

 

 

To apply for this position, please submit your RESUME, a cover letter detailing your research interests and relevant experience and contact information for at least three references to (url removed).

 

 

Responsibilities:
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES * Works with Principal Investigator to develop a research project. *Develop advanced machine learning, deep learning, and statistical methodologies to tackle the computational challenges associated with high-dimensional, multi-platform omics data. *Investigate the intricate interactions within multi-omics data to enhance our understanding of cancer development.* Coordinates external and internal resources necessary for completion of research plan. * Provides direction to Technologists and Trainees. * Generates clear and complete records of work. * Communicates results of research at meetings. * Participates in publication and presentation of research.

 

GENERAL DUTIES * Adheres to BCW, Bio-safety, NRC, OSHA procedures and regulations. * Attends required laboratory meetings. * Maintains currency with information relative to the field of research being performed. * Serves as a resource for techniques, information, instrumentation, interpretation of data, etc. for laboratory personnel * May be expected to help direct the work of Research Technologists.

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards

 

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Qualifications:
Education

Master's Degree required

PhD required

equivalent degree required

Experience

0 – 6 years of postdoctoral training required

Proficiency in Python or R, ideally both.

Knowledge of biology, genomics, genetics, and Next Generation Sequencing data is a valuable asset.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated ability to independently apply understanding of scientific theory to the structure and execution of research experiments. required

Demonstrated ability to interpret and explain the theoretical basis of the work performed. required

Ability to perform research procedures independently. required

Exceptional organizational skills. required

Strong detail orientation and analytical ability. required

Excellent problem solving and learning skills. required

Ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks and meet deadlines. require

Tools and Technology

Specialized research equipment required

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