Post Doctoral Fellow, Zhang Lab
Saint Louis University
Summary
The Zhang lab seeks to hire a postdoctoral fellow whose duties will include:
Job description
- Conducting independent research in bioinformatics, comparative genomics, structural analysis, and machine learning
- Preparing manuscripts and grant proposals and contributing to securing external research funding
- Mentoring graduate and undergraduate students and contributing to a collaborative research environment
- Presenting research findings at national and international scientific conferences and publishing in leading peer-reviewed journals
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas: protein bioinformatics, comparative genomics, evolutionary biology, machine learning, or structural bioinformatics
- Strong programming skills in Python and proficiency in Unix/Linux environments
- Demonstrated record of publications in peer-reviewed journals
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary research team
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Biology, Computer Science, or a closely related field with computational training
Requirements
- Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas: protein bioinformatics, comparative genomics, evolutionary biology, machine learning, or structural bioinformatics
- Strong programming skills in Python and proficiency in Unix/Linux environments
- Demonstrated record of publications in peer-reviewed journals
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary research team
- Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Biology, Computer Science, or a closely related field with computational training
Company overview
Saint Louis University (SLU) is a private Jesuit research university located in St. Louis, Missouri, founded in 1818. As one of the oldest Catholic universities in the United States, SLU offers comprehensive undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across diverse disciplines. The university maintains a strong commitment to research and scholarship, with particular strengths in health sciences, medicine, law, business, and social sciences. SLU operates a major academic medical center and is recognized for its contributions to biomedical research, clinical care, and community health initiatives. The university's research enterprise includes numerous centers and institutes focused on areas such as cancer research, neuroscience, global health, and social justice. With its Jesuit mission emphasizing education of the whole person and service to humanity, SLU combines rigorous academic programs with a dedication to ethical leadership and social responsibility. The institution plays a significant role in the St. Louis metropolitan area as both an educational leader and a major employer.