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Postdoctoral Research Associate - Computational Biology - Zhang Lab
Location:
Memphis
Description:
A postdoctoral research associate position is immediately available in the lab of Dr. Jinghui Zhang, St. Jude Endowed Chair in Bioinformatics and Member in the Department of Computational Biology, for a highly motivated candidate to pursue cutting-edge research involving long-read sequencing technology.A postdoctoral research associate position is immediately available in the lab of Dr. Jinghui Zhang , St. Jude Endowed Chair in Bioinformatics and Member in the Department of Computational Biology , for a highly motivated candidate to pursue cutting-edge research involving long-read sequencing technology. The candidate will be developing and applying new analytical approaches to study complex genomic architecture, genetic predisposition and treatment resistance using long-read sequencing data. The Zhang lab will provide training and mentoring on cancer genomics, large-cohort study, cloud computing, project management, manuscript preparation, grant writing and oral presentation. The fellow will have opportunities to interact with leaders in the fields of pediatric cancer and translational research within and outside the institution. Innovative research leading to high-impact scientific publication is highly encouraged and will be supported by the lab's research infrastructure. The appointment will be for 2-5 years, depending on the candidate's goals, qualifications, and productivity.Recognized as a world leader of genomic research, a recipient of AACR Team Science Award, and an elected Fellow of the International Society for Computational Biology (ISCB), Dr. Zhang has led high-impact research in the development and application of innovative computational methods, discovering novel targets and accelerating research and genomic data sharing to advance the diagnosis, treatment and surveillance of pediatric cancers and survivors. The Zhang lab has a great track record in mentoring and training as 11 former postdoctoral fellows or staff members now hold independent faculty positions and 3 are in leadership positions in industry.St. Jude provides a highly interactive and supportive environment for researchers' career development. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion St. Jude Children's Research Hospital has a diverse, global patient population and workforce, built on the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our founder Danny Thomas envisioned a hospital that would treat children of the world-regardless of race, religion or a family's ability to pay. Learn more about our history and commitment .Today, we continue the mission to advance cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. As we accelerate this progress globally, we believe our legacy of diversity, equity and inclusion is foundational to success. With the commitment of leaders at all levels of the organization, we strive to ensure the St. Jude culture, leadership approaches and talent processes are equitable and culturally responsive. View our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Report to learn about the hospital's roots in diversity, equity and inclusion, where we are today and our aspirations for an even better future.St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer No Search Firms St. Jude Children's Research Hospital does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. Please do not call or email. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee or other representative at St. Jude via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place and approved by HR will result in no fee being paid in the event the candidate is hired by St. Jude. To apply, please send your CV to the email address provided and include the job title in the email subject line.
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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
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March 8 on jobRxiv
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