Post-doctoral Fellow - computational data analysis
Organisation Name: National Cancer Institute
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Job Description: Position is with: Cancer Data Science Laboratory - Eytan Ruppin, M.D., Ph.D. The National Institutes of Health (NIH), the world’s largest medical research facility, has a challenging position available in the Cancer Data Science Laboratory, National Cancer Institute (NCI). Candidate will be conducting cutting-edge research on developing and applying computational data analysis methods in cancer, to advance our understanding and ability to treat cancer patients. Qualifications and Job Details: Degree Required: Ph.D. or equivalent Location: Bethesda, Maryland Appointment Type: Training Position Work Schedule: Full-time position Citizenship: US Citizenship not required - (ie, permanent resident, visa) Stipend: Commensurate with experience REQUIRED SKILLS: Qualifications for this position include Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in computational sciences and related fields. Candidates should be proficient in bioinformatics, data analysis, machine learning and computational biology. PREFERRED SKILLS: Candidates with a background and track record in cancer research, with expertise in big data analysis of genomics and other omics data will be preferentially considered. About the NCI Center for Cancer Research: The Center for Cancer Research (CCR) is home to nearly 250 basic and clinical research groups located on two campuses just outside of Washington, D.C. CCR is part of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and makes up the largest component of the research effort at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Centrally supported by long-term funding and a culture of complete intellectual freedom, CCR scientists are able to pursue the most important and challenging problems in cancer research. We collaborate with academic and commercial partners and advocacy groups across the world in efforts to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer and HIV/AIDS. The CCR research portfolio covers the full spectrum of biological and biomedical research. Our work ranges from basic to translational and clinical, and our clinical trials are conducted in the NIH Clinical Center, the world’s largest hospital dedicated to clinical research that offers a robust infrastructure to support CCR’s patients on an estimated 250 open studies. The success of CCR is grounded in an exceptionally strong discovery research program that provides the foundation for the seamless translation of insights from bench to bedside. Read more about CCR, the benefits of working at CCR and hear from our staff on their CCR experiences. Bethesda is one of the most highly educated communities in the United States and has a nationally renowned school system. The city is a thriving suburban center close to Washington, D.C., and home to many restaurants, retailers and a flourishing arts and entertainment district. How to Apply: Submit: CV/Resume Three References Contact Name: Nadia Nimley Contact Email: nadia.nimley@nih.gov For questions contact: Nadia Nimley, nadia.nimley@nih.gov HHS, NIH, and NCI are Equal Opportunity Employers
