Postdoctoral Scholar-Jing Zhang

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POSITION OVERVIEW

APPLICATION WINDOW

Open date: June 21, 2023

Next review date: Monday, Jul 31, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Saturday, Sep 30, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Institute for Genomics and Bioinformatics, at the University of California, Irvine, is currently accepting applications for a postdoctoral scholar to join Professor Jing Zhang’s lab to study gene regulation and dysregulation in brain disorders. Successful candidates will have demonstrated experience and expertise relevant to AI based model on single cell genomics data, including but not limited to snRNA-seq, snATAC-seq, and spatial transcriptomics.

The role requires the candidate to have the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential. Postdoctoral scholar will join a highly collaborative and innovative research group whose mission is to improve mental health through the integration of machine learning, neuroscience and sequencing tools, to advance knowledge in these fields, and to educate the next generation of leaders in biomedical science.

A Postdoctoral Scholar appointment requires a doctoral degree (e.g., Ph.D., M.D.) or the foreign equivalent. Applicants must have a proven track record of research. Positions are dependent on extramural funding and research contracts of individual Principal Investigator.

The total duration of an individual’s postdoctoral service may not exceed five years, including postdoctoral service at other institutions. Salary will be commensurate with degree and experience. Initial appointment is for one year and renewal is based on availability of support and need.

Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research, and names and contact information of three references (please do not solicit letters). Also required is a statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to inclusive excellence will advance UCI’s Commitment to Inclusive Excellence.

Screening of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Requirements:

• PhD in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Computational biology or related discipline.
• Strong skills in machine learning.
• Knowledge of single cell sequencing data analysis, including current software.
• Experience with current single cell analysis software.
• Knowledge of graph algorithms.
• Excellent skills in verbal and written communication.

Desired:

• Experience with large-scale single cell data analysis.

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research
• Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement – Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to inclusive excellence will advance UCI’s Commitment to Inclusive Excellence. See our guidance for writing an inclusive excellence activities statement.
• Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF08416

CAMPUS INFORMATION
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs – With Updated Interim Amendments. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine Primary Series or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, Religious Objection, and/or Deferral based on pregnancy or recent COVID-19 diagnosis and/or treatment) no later than the applicable deadline. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of receiving the most recent CDC-recommended COVID-19 booster or properly decline such booster no later than the applicable deadline. New University of California employees should refer to Exhibit 2, Section II.C. of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Attachment for applicable deadlines. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of being up-to-date on seasonal influenza vaccination or properly decline such vaccination no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to the Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Program Attachment. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

JOB LOCATION
Irvine, CA