Postdoctoral Research Position: Developing Novel Algorithms and Tools for Circular RNA Analysis

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented postdoctoral researcher to join our team at the Jakobilab, University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of new features for circtools, our widely-used open-source software package for analyzing circular RNAs (circRNAs).

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and validate novel algorithms and tools for analyzing circRNA expression, function, and interactions
• Analyze large-scale RNA sequencing datasets to identify key circRNAs involved in heart disease pathogenesis
• Collaborate with experimentalists to integrate computational findings with wet-lab experiments
• Disseminate research through publications and presentations at scientific conferences

Requirements:

• PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, or related field
• Strong programming skills in Python, R, or other relevant languages
• Experience with next-generation sequencing data analysis and RNA biology
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Genuine passion for pushing the boundaries of scientific discovery

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects developing new methods for predicting circRNA function and improving the accuracy of circRNA quantification and expression analysis
• Collaborative research environment with a team of experts in bioinformatics, computational biology, and experimental medicine
• Access to state-of-the-art computing resources and software packages

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your CV and a brief statement of research interests at our application portal. We look forward to hearing from you!