Postdoctoral Fellow | New Jersey, United States | Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Position:	Postdoctoral Fellow
Institution:	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Location:	New Jersey, United States
Duties:	Clinical and Molecular Data download and processing, using Unix/Linux computing cluster (including retrospective and prospective data from dbGaP and other sources); Assessment of Data quality and suitability; Application of integrative statistical and machine learning approaches to Data Analysis; Integrative transcriptomic, genomic, and epigenomic analyses, oral and written communication skills, and manuscript/grant writing; Communication with clinical and experimental collaborators; Prepare and submit manuscripts to peer-reviewed journals, preparing presentations and posters for research meetings
Requirements:	PhD in Computational Biology, Biomedical Informatics, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Biostatistics, Statistical Genetics, Genetic Epidemiology, or related field; Familiarity with Next Generation Sequencing Data

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Bookmark this Posting \| Print Preview \| Apply for this Job Position Details Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Postdoctoral Fellow Job Category Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory) Department SHP-Health Informatics Overview New Jersey’s academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences ( RBHS ) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research. Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state—at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark’s University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates. Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives. Rutgers RBHS is an anchor institution that boasts locations in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise. Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow (Research Scientist) for the Department of Biomedical and Health Informatics within the School of Health Professions. Under the direction of Antonina Mitrofanova, the Postdoctoral Fellow will be highly motivated with training and interest in computational biology and/or biomedical informatics to solve cutting-edge problems in predictive modeling of treatment response in cancer patients. Special emphasis will be given to treatment response in prostate cancer and acute myeloid leukemia, among other caner types. Knowledge of R programming language, experience with Unix/Linux operating systems, Next Generation Sequencing data download and processing (including single-cell data) are recommended. Experience with algorithms development and their implementation is a plus. At the completion of this appointment, individuals will be highly trained in a broad spectrum of scalable statistical and machine learning approaches, integrative transcriptomic, genomic, and epigenomic analyses, oral and written communication skills, and manuscript and grant writing. Please visit http://www.mitrofanova-lab.org for additional details about prior, ongoing, and future research. High work ethics and US work authorization are required. Salary $53,760. Please include your CV and at least 3 references with their contact information (one should be from your PhD adviser). Among the key duties of this position are the following: Clinical and Molecular Data download and processing, using Unix/Linux computing cluster (including retrospective and prospective data from dbGaP and other sources). Assessment of Data quality and suitability. Application of integrative statistical and machine learning approaches to Data Analysis. Integrative transcriptomic, genomic, and epigenomic analyses, oral and written communication skills, and manuscript/grant writing. Communication with clinical and experimental collaborators. Prepare and submit manuscripts to peer-reviewed journals, preparing presentations and posters for research meetings. Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement FLSA Exempt Grade 99S Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary Annual Mid Range Salary Annual Maximum Salary Standard Hours 37.50 Union Description Non-Union Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview . Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance. Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - Salaried 12 Month Position Pension Eligibility None Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience PhD in Computational Biology, Biomedical Informatics, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Biostatistics, Statistical Genetics, Genetic Epidemiology, or related field. Familiarity with Next Generation Sequencing Data. Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong record of productivity and motivation. Ability to work collaboratively. Excellent oral and written communication skills. 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