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The Weng Laboratory - Department of Genomics and Computational Biology

 

University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School The Weng Lab (https://www.umassmed.edu/zlab/) in the Department of Genomics and Computational Biology at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School invites applications for a postdoctoral research associate position.

 

Responsibilities

The position's primary focus is applying computational approaches to study molecular mechanisms of gene regulation by integrating genomic, epigenomic, and transcriptomic data. The successful candidate will: conduct and publish high-quality research in peer-reviewed journals, contribute to research grant proposals to secure funding, and train and mentor new laboratory members, including supervising the work of junior graduate students.

Qualifications

Qualifications include a Ph.D. and/or M.D. in computational biology or a closely related field, a strong record of scientific productivity, and demonstrated excellence in computational biology research, particularly in gene regulation, transposon biology or related areas.

 

Applicants should submit a cover letter detailing qualifications and interest in the position, a current CV, and contact information for three professional references to Professor Weng: zhiping.weng@umassmed.edu

 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis starting December 2024 and will remain open until the position is filled. Please contact Professor Weng (zhiping.weng@umassmed.edu) for additional information.

 

UMass Chan Medical School is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We value diversity and inclusion, recognizing the critical importance of a diverse community in advancing innovation and excellence. We strongly encourage applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds.