Dr. Xiao Fan’s laboratory (https://xiaofan-lab.github.io/) in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Florida has a fully-funded postdoctoral associate position. Fan Lab aims to understand genetic causes of rare human diseases using case-control association studies, and improving interpretation of genetic variations using machine learning methods. Research projects will involve study design, data acquisition, method development, data analysis, and software/database maintenance. Attributes of UF and Gainesville: The BME Department is located in health sciences at UF and is steps from engineering. The University of Florida is one of only a few comprehensive universities, having medical, veterinary, dental, nursing, public health, and engineering disciplines all co-localized on the same, contiguous campus. UF is a highly collaborative environment that provides researchers with many opportunities for learning (e.g., top seminar programs, excellent core research facilities) and research collaborations. Gainesville is located in the northern region of Florida, within 1-1.5 hours of each coast, and just 1.5-2 hours to Orlando and Tampa. It is a small to medium-sized city with a low cost of living, good restaurants and entertainment, and southern hospitality. While Gainesville is widely recognized as the home of the Gators, it is quickly becoming known as a center for innovation and a place with a lifestyle that’s comfortable for families, yet attractive for young professionals.The University of Florida is the flagship campus of the State of Florida university system and is ranked as the #5 best public US university according to US News and World Report. The J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering is ranked as the #17 best public graduate BME program among public institutes.This is a time-limited position.
| Classification Title: | Postdoctoral Associate |
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| Job Description: | Dr. Xiao Fan’s laboratory (https://xiaofan-lab.github.io/) in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Florida has a fully-funded postdoctoral associate position. Fan Lab aims to understand genetic causes of rare human diseases using case-control association studies, and improving interpretation of genetic variations using machine learning methods. Research projects will involve study design, data acquisition, method development, data analysis, and software/database maintenance. |
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| Expected Salary: | Salary will commensurate with experience and will follow NIH guidelines. |
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| Minimum Requirements: | - PhD in computer science, statistical genetics, bioinformatics or related quantitative subject.
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| Preferred Qualifications: | - Experience with high performance computing
- Experience with deep learning modelling
- Experience with bioinformatics projects
- Relevant publications in peer-reviewed journals
- Ability to mentor junior team members
- A strong background in programming (e.g. python or R)
- Demonstrated experience with machine learning modelling
- Interest in learning biological/genetic concepts
- Excellent communication skills
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: | Interested applicants should send a CV, statement of interest, and contact information for three references to xiaofan@ufl.edu. Time limited positions are based on circumstances, such as funding sources, which control the length of time for which the position is available. A time-limited position has the same rights as a position with a regular appointment modifier, except such position does not have rights provided for layoff, recall, and notice of non-reappointment. It is at the discretion of the college or unit to determine if a position is time-limited. Applications must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. of the posting end date. |
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| Health Assessment Required: | No |
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Source : University of Florida
