Postdoctoral Fellow in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology - Remote

Overview

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology to join a multidisciplinary research team focused on the microbiome and host-microbe interactions relevant to childhood infections.

In Short

• Lead computational analyses on microbiome and high-throughput sequencing datasets.
• Engage in innovative research at the intersection of genomics, microbial ecology, and child health.
• Work closely with clinical investigators and laboratory scientists.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or Perl required.
• Experience with statistical programming in R is necessary.
• Remote work arrangements will be considered for qualified applicants.
• Periodic travel for scientific meetings may be encouraged.
• Contribute to manuscript preparation and grant applications.
• Assist in mentoring trainees and research staff.
• Maintain and optimize reproducible pipelines using relevant tools.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or related field.
• Previous experience with microbiome analysis and high-throughput sequencing data.
• Strong understanding of microbial ecology and host-pathogen interactions.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.
• Experience with Linux/Unix environments and version control systems.
• Ability to work independently and take on leadership responsibilities.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision plans available for qualifying staff and family.
• Holiday, vacation, and sick leave provided.
• Education discount for staff and dependents.
• Retirement with up to 10% matched contribution.
• Career training and educational opportunities available.