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Interested applicants should send a cover letter, a Curriculum Vitae (CV), and research statement to Dr. Meng Wang (mwmeng@umich.edu).

A postdoctoral research fellow position is available at the Department of Computational Medicine and Bioinformatics (DCMB) for a highly motivated individual at Wang lab. Our research team works on large-scale data by integrating multi-omics, including but not limited to genome, transcriptome, proteome, and metabolome, at both the bulk tissue level and the single cell level, and digital clinical traits from imaging and wearable sensor readouts. We aim to develop new statistical methods and computational tools, to drive new hypotheses and provide insights for therapeutic benefits. Our current research focuses on studying multi-tissue responses to exercise and under disease models. This postdoctoral position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate not only within DCMB but also at the Institute for Heart and Brain Health (IHBH).

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Biostatistics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and R for implementing machine learning, deep learning algorithms and statistical models.
• Experience working with biomedical data, including 'omics data and/or wearable sensor data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

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Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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