Institution/Company: Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania

Location: United States PA Philadelphia

Job Description:

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral researcher to work at the cutting edge of bioinformatics & medicine in the laboratory of Prof. Mitchell Lazar at the Institute for Diabetes, Obesity, and Metabolism at the University of Pennsylvania. The successful candidate will have a strong computational biology background and work closely with experimental biologists to develop tools and analyze genomic (Gro-seq, RNA-Seq, ChIP-seq) and epigenomic (histone modification and DNA methylation) data. By applying integrative approaches, he/she will make discoveries related to diabetes, obesity, and metabolism.

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Applications from all countries are welcome.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in bioinformatics/computer science/physics or a related field, be highly motivated to solve biological problems, and have strong programming skills. Expertise in developing bioinformatics tools using data mining and signal processing is highly recommended.

Start date: As soon as possible

How to Apply:

Interested applicants should send CV and statement summarizing her/his research interests and experience to Ms. Vesselina Panteva,

Contact:

Ms. Vesselina Panteva
(panteva@mail.med.upenn.edu)