Postdoctoral Fellow in Cancer Computational Biology
Company Information: A full-time postdoctoral fellow position is available in Professor Wenyi Wang's lab at the Department of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Dr. Wang's laboratory conducts cutting-edge research to understand the evolution of cancer transcriptomes through DNA-RNA dynamics, aiming to uncover mechanisms of cancer initiation, progression, and therapeutic response. This research is fundamental to advancing our knowledge of cancer and improving patient outcomes. See further information at the lab webpage: .
Position Title: Postdoctoral Fellow in Cancer Computational Biology
Program/Position Description:
Analyze next-generation sequencing (NGS) data, including:
Bulk DNA-seq and RNA-seq
Single-cell RNA-seq
Spatial transcriptomics
Develop computational and statistical methods for multi-omic and single-cell data
Integrate diverse molecular data to study tumor evolution and therapeutic response
Collaborate with MD Anderson clinicians and basic scientists
Investigate mechanisms of tumor heterogeneity and resistance
Mentor graduate and undergraduate students and rotation trainees
Present research at scientific conferences and contribute to peer-reviewed publications
Eligibility requirements for the position.
Required Qualification:
Ph.D. in bioinformatics, computational biology, statistics, computer science, or related field
Proficiency in R or Python
Minimum one year of experience in computational biology or cancer genomics
Experience with high-performance or cloud computing (e.g., HPC, AWS, GCP)
At least one first-author peer-reviewed publication
Strong communication and scientific writing skills
Preferred qualifications:
Hands-on experience with single-cell and spatial transcriptomic analysis
Familiarity with multi-omic data integration workflows
Cancer biology background or translational research experience
Knowledge of machine learning, Bayesian modeling, or statistical method development
Ideal Personal Attributes:
Independent, proactive, and scientifically curious
Detail-oriented and committed to reproducible research
Strong team player with mentoring and collaborative experience
Critical thinker with strong problem-solving abilities
Salary Range: $70,000-$76,000
Benefits: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
Position or Company Website:
Application Instructions: To apply, please email (1) a cover letter describing current and future research, (2) a curriculum vitae, and (3) a list of three references to Dr. Wenyi Wang at [email protected] .
Application Deadline: 11/30/2025
Email of contact person: [email protected]
Your email: [email protected]
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