Komen Graduate Training Program UT MDACC
Postdoctoral Fellow - Bioinformatics & Comp Biology
Komen Graduate Training Program UT MDACC, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Postdoctoral Fellow - Bioinformatics & Comp Biology (Dr. Wenyi Wang lab)
Join to apply for the Postdoctoral Fellow - Bioinformatics & Comp Biology (Dr. Wenyi Wang lab) role at Komen Graduate Training Program UT MDACC. A full-time postdoctoral fellow position is available in Professor Wenyi Wang's lab at the Department of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Wang's laboratory conducts cutting-edge research to understand the evolution of cancer transcriptomes through DNA-RNA dynamics, aiming to uncover mechanisms of cancer initiation, progression, and therapeutic response. This research is fundamental to advancing our knowledge of cancer and improving patient outcomes. See further information at the lab webpage: https://odin.mdacc.tmc.edu/~wwang7. All duties and responsibilities are carried out in compliance with institutional policies, ethical research standards, and applicable federal and state regulations. Learning objectives: research activities and expectations are described below. Responsibilities
Analyze next-generation sequencing (NGS) data, including: Bulk DNA-seq and RNA-seq Single-cell RNA-seq Spatial transcriptomics Develop computational and statistical methods for multi-omic and single-cell data Integrate diverse molecular data to study tumor evolution and therapeutic response Collaborate with MD Anderson clinicians and basic scientists Investigate mechanisms of tumor heterogeneity and resistance Mentor graduate and undergraduate students and rotation trainees Present research at scientific conferences and contribute to peer-reviewed publications Eligibility Requirements
Required Qualifications Ph.D. in bioinformatics, computational biology, statistics, computer science, or related field Proficiency in R or Python Minimum one year of experience in computational biology or cancer genomics Experience with high-performance or cloud computing (e.g., HPC, AWS, GCP) At least one first-author peer-reviewed publication Strong communication and scientific writing skills Preferred Qualifications Hands-on experience with single-cell and spatial transcriptomic analysis Familiarity with multi-omic data integration workflows Cancer biology background or translational research experience Knowledge of machine learning, Bayesian modeling, or statistical method development Ideal Personal Attributes Independent, proactive, and scientifically curious Detail-oriented and committed to reproducible research Strong team player with mentoring and collaborative experience Critical thinker with strong problem-solving abilities Additional Application Information
Application Instructions: To apply, please email (1) a cover letter describing current and future research, (2) a curriculum vitae, and (3) a list of three references to Dr. Wenyi Wang at wwang7@mdanderson.org. Application Deadline: 11/30/2025 POSITION INFORMATION
MD Anderson offers full-time postdoc positions with a salary ranging from $64,000 to $76,000 depending on the number of years of postgraduate experience. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition. Seniority level
Internship Employment type
Full-time Job function
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Join to apply for the Postdoctoral Fellow - Bioinformatics & Comp Biology (Dr. Wenyi Wang lab) role at Komen Graduate Training Program UT MDACC. A full-time postdoctoral fellow position is available in Professor Wenyi Wang's lab at the Department of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Wang's laboratory conducts cutting-edge research to understand the evolution of cancer transcriptomes through DNA-RNA dynamics, aiming to uncover mechanisms of cancer initiation, progression, and therapeutic response. This research is fundamental to advancing our knowledge of cancer and improving patient outcomes. See further information at the lab webpage: https://odin.mdacc.tmc.edu/~wwang7. All duties and responsibilities are carried out in compliance with institutional policies, ethical research standards, and applicable federal and state regulations. Learning objectives: research activities and expectations are described below. Responsibilities
Analyze next-generation sequencing (NGS) data, including: Bulk DNA-seq and RNA-seq Single-cell RNA-seq Spatial transcriptomics Develop computational and statistical methods for multi-omic and single-cell data Integrate diverse molecular data to study tumor evolution and therapeutic response Collaborate with MD Anderson clinicians and basic scientists Investigate mechanisms of tumor heterogeneity and resistance Mentor graduate and undergraduate students and rotation trainees Present research at scientific conferences and contribute to peer-reviewed publications Eligibility Requirements
Required Qualifications Ph.D. in bioinformatics, computational biology, statistics, computer science, or related field Proficiency in R or Python Minimum one year of experience in computational biology or cancer genomics Experience with high-performance or cloud computing (e.g., HPC, AWS, GCP) At least one first-author peer-reviewed publication Strong communication and scientific writing skills Preferred Qualifications Hands-on experience with single-cell and spatial transcriptomic analysis Familiarity with multi-omic data integration workflows Cancer biology background or translational research experience Knowledge of machine learning, Bayesian modeling, or statistical method development Ideal Personal Attributes Independent, proactive, and scientifically curious Detail-oriented and committed to reproducible research Strong team player with mentoring and collaborative experience Critical thinker with strong problem-solving abilities Additional Application Information
Application Instructions: To apply, please email (1) a cover letter describing current and future research, (2) a curriculum vitae, and (3) a list of three references to Dr. Wenyi Wang at wwang7@mdanderson.org. Application Deadline: 11/30/2025 POSITION INFORMATION
MD Anderson offers full-time postdoc positions with a salary ranging from $64,000 to $76,000 depending on the number of years of postgraduate experience. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition. Seniority level
Internship Employment type
Full-time Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology Industries Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Komen Graduate Training Program UT MDACC by 2x Get notified about new Postdoctoral Researcher jobs in Houston, TX.
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