Postdoctoral Research Associate - Computational Bi

at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description Postdoctoral Research Associate - Computational Biology and Bioinformatics - Qiu Lab Postdoctoral Research Associate - Computational Biology and Bioinformatics - Qiu Lab Hiring Department: Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1030256 Posting Close Date: 6/30/2025 Salary: The salary range for this position is $61,008 to $74,088 annually. We strive to provide a competitive salary, considering factors such as available market data, internal equity, candidate experience and qualifications and budget constraints. The final salary offer will be determined through a thorough assessment of these elements. About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. The University of Illinois Chicago offers a very competitive benefits portfolio. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits. Position Summary Multiple postdoctoral researcher positions in Computational Biology and Bioinformatics are available in the Qiu lab at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). Dr. Yuchi Qiu is a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics (BCMG), and a faculty member in the Center for Bioinformatics and Quantitative Biology (CBQB) at UIC. The successful candidate will conduct computational research at the intersection of AI/deep learning, bioinformatics, and mathematical modeling, applying these methods to study systems biology, single-cell genomics data analysis and protein design. The candidates will work in a highly interdisciplinary and collaborative research environment, engaging in close collaborations with experimentalists in fields such as developmental, cell, and cancer biology, and protein/drug design. Renewal is based upon performance and availability of funding. UIC offers a strong and supportive interdisciplinary research environment by bringing experts in computational biology, bioinformatics, and experimental biology. It is one of the institutes with earliest efforts in bioinformatics with one of the earliest PhD bioinformatics programs in the country in 2003. BCMG is a basic science department in College of Medicine at UIC, where faculty employ cutting-edge molecular and genetics approaches to explore a wide array of fundamental questions, including structural biology, drug development, biotech, signaling, developmental, cell and cancer biology. CBQB is committed to lead major discoveries in disease mechanisms, novel diagnostics and therapeutics, as well as development of devices and algorithms that will improve health, with lasting impact to the society. Duties & Responsibilities Develop and design novel computational and AI methods for single-cell genomics data analysis, protein design, etc. Engage in interdisciplinary collaborations for bioinformatics data analysis and contributing to systems biology research. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications PhD degree in computational biology, bioinformatics, mathematics, physics, engineering, computer science, or a related field. Computational background in areas such as AI/deep learning, multiscale modeling, optimization, topological/geometric data analysis, among others. Strong... For full info follow application link. 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