Postdoctoral position in Computational Biology/Biostatistics
About Us
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home of three Nobel laureates, is an independent, nonprofit research institution dedicated to the development and advancement of biomedical research to eliminate cancer and other potentially fatal diseases. Recognized internationally for its pioneering work in bone-marrow transplantation, the Center’s four scientific divisions collaborate to form a unique environment for conducting basic and applied science. The Hutchinson Center, in collaboration with its clinical and research partners, the University of Washington and Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center, is the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center in the Pacific Northwest. Join us and make a difference.
Responsibilities
A Postdoctoral Research Fellow position is available immediately in the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Institute (VIDI) of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center (FHCRC), Seattle, WA. The successful applicant will work with Dr. Raphael Gottardo to develop statistical and computational methods for analyzing and integrating high throughput sequencing data. He/She will also work with scientists from VIDI to apply the tools in the field of computational immunology. The successful applicant will interact with both scientists in VIDI and in the program in Computational Biology. In particular, he/she will be expected to interact with the Bioconductor team. The FHCRC provides a highly interactive and supportive environment for junior investigators to grow and develop their future career; it consistently ranks in the top 20 best places to work for postdocs, as surveyed by The Scientist.
Qualifications
Suitable applicants should have a PhD degree in statistics/biostatistics, computer science, applied mathematics, electrical/biomedical engineering, physics, computational biology or other fields with strong quantitative training. Strong programming skills in C/C++ and R (or MATLAB) are required. Previous experience on genomics or biological data analyses is a plus.
Pay, Benefits, and Work Schedule
Full time position, salary based on NIH scale + excellent benefits.
How to Apply
To apply, please reference position number SC-23186 and send a cover letter describing your research interests and interest in the position, with CV and names of three references to Dr. Raphael Gottardo @ raphgott@gmail.com.
The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance are equal opportunity employers, committed to workforce diversity.
