Postdoctoral Researcher in Computational Immuno-Oncology

Description

The Karchin Lab is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with expertise in computational immuno-oncology. The successful candidate will focus on developing tools for T-cell receptor (TCR) repertoire analysis and neoantigen prediction, contributing to cutting-edge research in cancer immunotherapy.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize computational tools for analyzing TCR repertoires and for predicting neoantigens from multi-omic data.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate findings into broader research projects.
• Publish research findings in high-impact journals and present at scientific conferences.

Qualifications

• PhD in bioinformatics, computational biology, immunology, or a related field.
• Strong programming skills (e.g., Python, R) and experience with data analysis.
• Familiarity with immuno-oncology and TCR biology is preferred.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Application Instructions

Step One:

Please complete and submit the application questionnaire through the link attached below.

https://forms.gle/yo1gpXCYnAbMwFCE7

Step Two:

Please submit your application and all required documents through Interfolio.

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