Postdoctoral Fellow in Medicine - Hematology/Oncology
Indiana University Purdue University Indianpolis (IUPUI)
Application
Details
Posted: 23-May-23
Location: Bloomington, Indiana
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 19062
Location: IU School of Medicine
Department: IUSM - Medicine - Hematology/Oncology
Campus: IU School of Medicine Indianapolis
Position Announcement:
A computational postdoctoral fellow is presently needed by the Masood Lab at the Indiana University School of Medicine. Highly motivated individuals with a PhD in computer science or bioinformatics are encouraged to apply. Please visit our website for further details.
We create statistical, machine learning, and deep learning approaches for the processing of this data with a major focus on single cell, spatial transcriptomics of solid tumors. This has a variety of data, including cosmic, 10X Visium, and 10x single cell data. The ultimate goal is to find new treatment targets and learn more about the genetic abnormalities that underlie cancer.
The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing and developing statistical and computational methods, as well as software tools, to analyze large-scale genomics data. This role presents exciting opportunities for collaboration with members of the Center for Computational Biology and Bioinformatics (https://medicine.iu.edu/research-centers/computational-biology-bioinformatics) and various departments within the Indiana University School of Medicine, including Cancer, Genetics, and Immunology.
As the nation's largest medical school, IUSM is committed to being an institution that not only reflects the diversity of the learners we teach and the patient populations we serve, but also pursues the values of diversity, equity and inclusion that inform academic excellence. We desire candidates who enhance our representational diversity, as well as those whose work contributes to equitable and inclusive learning and working environments for our students, staff, and faculty. IUSM strives to take an anti-racist stance, regularly evaluating and updating its policies, procedures, and practices to confer equitable opportunities for contribution and advancement for all members of our community. We invite individuals who will join us in our mission to advance racial equity to transform health and wellbeing for all throughout the state of Indiana.
Indianapolis is the capital and most populous city in the State of Indiana. It is growing economically thanks to a strong corporate base anchored by the life sciences. Indiana is home to one of the largest concentrations of health sciences companies in the nation. Indianapolis has a sophisticated blend of charm and culture with a wonderful balance of business and leisure. The growing residential base is supported by rich amenities and quality of life – the city possesses a variety of professional sports, arts venues and outdoor recreation areas. Residents of this dynamic city, and surrounding suburbs, enjoy leading educational systems and top-ranked universities, paired with a diverse population. Indianapolis International Airport is a top-ranked international airport, being named
About Indiana University Purdue University Indianpolis (IUPUI)
IUPUI, a partnership between Indiana and Purdue universities, is Indiana’s urban research and academic health sciences campus.
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