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Summary

Position Highlights:

Dr. Xuefeng Wang’s Lab at the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center—an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and one of the nation’s top-ranked cancer research institutes—is recruiting a Postdoctoral Fellow. The fellow will contribute to cutting-edge projects in bioinformatics, cancer genomics, and AI-driven biomarker discovery. This position offers interdisciplinary training in both computational and translational oncology, with resources and supervision provided jointly by the Department of Biostatistics & Bioinformatics and the Department of Genitourinary Oncology. The position will remain open until filled.

The Ideal Candidate:

Research background/experiences in bioinformatics, biostatistics/statistics , computational biology, or genomics. A highly motivated and independent researcher with a strong quantitative scientific background and programming skills. Experience in cancer genomics in not required but ability to learn new knowledge is highly desirable. Committed to producing high-quality, high-impact research and contributing to publications and grant proposals.

Responsibilities:

Discover and validate new predictive biomarkers using large-scale cancer omics datasets, including single-cell and spatial omics data. Develop and extend computational, statistical and machine learning methods to advance cancer clinical and translational research. Design and implement novel visualizing too to facilate interpretation of complex omics results. Collaborate with clinicians and scientists across GU Oncology and Biostatistics & Bioinformatics.

Credentials and Qualifications:

Required: PhD in Bioinformatics, Statistics/Biostatistics, Data Science, Computer Science, or related fields.

 

Preferred:

Strong programming skills in languages such as Python and R. Research background in machine learning. Experience of processing and integration of multi-omics data including whole exome sequencing, RNA-seq, metabolomics, proteomics, etc. Excellent communication and writing skills.

 

Moffitt Postdocs enjoy comprehensive medical coverage, with Moffitt covering the premium effective your very first day. In addition to this valuable benefit, you’ll also be eligible for dental and vision insurance, generous paid time off, retirement, parental leave, and much more. Furthermore, you may qualify for relocation assistance as per our policy, ensuring a seamless transition to your exciting new role.

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Interested applicants should send a single PDF file that includes a cover letter summarizing their research training and accomplishments, current CV with recent publications, and contact information of at least two references to [email protected]. Informal inquiries are also welcome and may be directed to Drs. Wang ([email protected]), Chahoud ([email protected]), or Spiess ([email protected]).