Postdoctoral Fellow
Tulane University

New Orleans, Louisiana
$0.00 - $100.00 per hour

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Postdoctoral Fellow

Location:
New Orleans, LA
Open Date:
Dec 10, 2024
Description:
The Gragert Lab in the Tulane Deming Department of Medicine, Section of Biomedical Informatics and Genomics, is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow with a computational research background in bioinformatics, immunogenetics, and/or transplantation.The Gragert Lab focuses on investigating the role of immune gene variation (HLA and KIR) in transplantation, cancer, and immune-mediated diseases. The role of this postdoctoral researcher will be to develop software and bioinformatics workflows for analysis of immunogenetic data, conduct genetic association studies, and build population genetic models. This position will specifically involve analyzing HLA immunogenetics and antibody data in the context of solid organ allocation and transplant outcomes and other projects as assigned by the principal investigator Dr. Loren Gragert. The postdoc fellow will also be responsible for developing manuscripts/presentations as well as mentoring other lab trainees as needed. See the Gragert laboratory website for more information on lab activities: http://hla.tulane.edu
Qualifications:
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: (Note:  Only the following two criteria-one education and one experience-will be used for screening qualified applicants.)1.       PhD in Genetics, Immunology, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related science and engineering field.2.       Experience with bioinformatics analysis of DNA sequence data.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES TYPICALLY NEEDED TO PERFORM THIS JOB SUCCESSFULLY:  (Note: The following criteria will not be used in screening qualified applicants but may be considered in the final decision-selection process of candidates interviewed.)1.       Computer programming experience in a statistical programming language such as R and a scripting language such as Python.2.       Experience with biological data science including managing and analyzing genetics data and applying statistical methods. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  (Note: The following criteria will not be used in screening qualified applicants and may not be used in lieu of minimum qualifications stated above.)

1.    Expertise in machine learning and/or development of novel statistical methods.


Application Instructions:

All applicants for the Postdoctoral Fellow position should apply electronically via Interfolio. Applicants will need to submit their CV and a cover letter to receive full consideration.


Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

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We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We are intentionally seeking candidates who are committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion in support of Tulane's Strategy for Tomorrow.

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