03/12/2017

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Introduction: A postdoctoral fellow position is open in the department of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology at M.D. Anderson cancer center, under the supervision of Dr. Ken Chen, Ph.D.

Duties & Responsibilities: Develop computational (machine-learning) methods and perform statistical analyses to interpret large-scale genomics/clinical data, especially next-generation sequencing data, towards understanding the etiology and the evolution of cancer.

Duration: minimal 2 years with possible extension.

Qualifications: An ideal applicant is expected to have a long-term career interest and a track record of success in scientific research; solid training in quantitative fields such as engineering, computer science, bioinformatics, genetics and genomics, math and physics; strong capability in learning, communication (both oral and written), computer programming (e.g., C/C++, Perl), statistical/numerical tools (R, matlab), big data analytical experience (e.g., high-performance/cloud computing and database management); a reputable publication record (at least 2 first author papers in reputable journals/conferences); interest in discovery in biology and diseases; proven productivity in both independent and collaborative settings.

Salary and Benefits: Salaries ($65,000) and benefits are highly competitive, all the more so given the low cost of living.

Institution Information: Located in Houston, MD Anderson Cancer Center (www.mdanderson.org) is the leading institution for cancer care and research in the world. It has consistently ranked as No. 1 “America’s Best Hospitals” for cancer by U.S. News & World Report and also enjoys a great reputation for promoting career development for postdoctoral fellows. For example, in 2007 MD Anderson ranked No. 1 as the “Best Places to Work” for postdocs by the Scientist. The Department of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology and its collaborators were recently awarded an $8.3 million grant to establish a Genomic Data Analysis Center for The Cancer Genome Atlas project of the National Cancer Institute. Houston is the 4^th largest city in the U.S., featuring interesting and diverse city life, great neighborhoods, year-round recreational and entertainment opportunities, and with very little snow or ice.

Application Address: Please send a cover letter, resume, contact information of at least 3 references in a single PDF via email to: Ken Chen, Ph.D. (kchen3@mdanderson.org), Department of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (Unit 1410, The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77230-1402 USA.)

Application and Start Dates: Starting date is flexible. Visa sponsorship is available for non-US candidates.