POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER-Biomedical Data Science & AI-Epidemiology-Ruan Lab

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER

A postdoctoral fellow position is now available in the laboratories of Dr. Peifeng Ruan (https://qbrc.swmed.edu/labs/ruanlab/) at the Quantitative Biomedical Research Center (QBRC) in the Peter O’Donnell Jr. School of Public Health at UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas. The labs’ research focuses on developing and applying advanced computational and AI methods to address critical challenges in biomedical research and clinical practice.

The training activities of this position will include data management, curation, and analysis of large-scale biomedical and clinical datasets, including proteomics, metabolomics, single-cell transcriptomics and spatial transcriptomics data; development and/or implementation of novel statistics, machine learning and AI approaches; integration of molecular, cellular, spatial, imaging, and clinical data; interpretation and presentation of analysis results; and writing manuscripts. We are actively seeking exceptionally motivated individuals with outstanding problem-solving abilities. In this role, you will conduct cutting-edge research at the intersection of artificial intelligence and biomedical sciences, with opportunities to collaborate with clinical investigators and industry partners.

Information on our postdoctoral training program, benefits, and a virtual tour can be found at https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/research/postdoctoral-scholars/.

Candidates with a Ph.D. in computer science, bioinformatics, data science, machine learning, or a related quantitative field are encouraged to apply. Experience with one or more of the following areas is desirable: single-cell transcriptomics and spatial transcriptomics, knowledge graphs, large language models, or analysis of real-world clinical data (e.g., electronic health records, claims databases, or pharmacovigilance databases).

Interested individuals should upload a CV and a list of three references

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.

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Benefits

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
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