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Applications should include a CV, a short research statement and names and email addresses for three references. A GitHub repo link for relevant code would be welcome. Please send materials to [email protected] with Subject ?SIBL Bioinformatics Postdoc?.

Job Summary

The Systems Imaging and Bioinformatics Laboratory (SIBL) in the Department of Computational Medicine and Bioinformatics, as well as the Departments of Biostatistics & Biomedical Engineering, University of Michigan is seeking a postdoctoral fellow for bioinformatics problems involving quantum machine learning and multi-omics data integration (e.g.: ATACseq, RNAseq, single cell RNAseq and spatial-omics platforms like CODEX/mIF or 10x Visium). The fellow will work with several research collaborators in the EECS Department, Rogel Cancer Center at the University of Michigan, as well as be responsible for leading collaborations in the longer-term. The project has opportunities for candidates with interests in methodology development as well as applied cancer bioinformatics in a variety of disease sites, including the incorporation of statistical, machine learning & QML ideas.

Multiple collaborative opportunities are available at the University. Our collaborators include clinicians and methodologists at the University, including the Dept. of EECS, Biostatistics, Michigan Institute for Data Science (MIDAS) as well as the Precision Health Initiative. Additional opportunities for collaboration are available with faculty in the Radiation Oncology, Engineering and Statistics departments. Mentoring opportunities (working with undergraduates and graduate students) are also available.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Required Qualifications*

PhD in bioinformatics, computational biology, systems biology, statistics, physics, biomedical engineering, applied mathematics, or related field. Working in team science.

Desired Qualifications*

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in physical modeling of biological systems, and a strong background in quantum information science. Additional desirable qualities include the ability to effectively work both independently and in a team, good communication skills, and a deep commitment for methodology development & applications in the context of QML for cancer bioinformatics.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

Duration: 2-3 years (renewable yearly). Extensions are also allowable, pending satisfactory performance. For questions regarding the position, please email Arvind Rao at [email protected].

Lab website: https://sibl.lab.medicine.umich.edu/

Background Screening

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U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.