"Postdoctoral Associate, Computational - Yu Lab, Weill Institute for Cell and Molecular Biology"

Postdoctoral Associate, Computational - Yu Lab, Weill Institute for Cell and Molecular Biology

• hold a recent Ph.D. in computational biology, bioinformatics, computer science, or a closely related field by the appointment start date;
• demonstrate strong expertise in computational biology or data-driven modeling, with experience in one or more of the following areas: machine learning or deep learning, structural modeling and analysis, and genome or transcriptome analysis;
• have a strong record of peer-reviewed publications or equivalent scholarly output;
• collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary and multicultural research teams.

We strongly encourage applications from computer scientists with substantial experience in deep learning and related methods, even if they do not have prior formal training in biology.

The application should include:

• A cover letter briefly outlining your experience and accomplishments, your motivation for joining our research group, and (optionally) your future research interests. Please also include your anticipated timeline for completing your Ph.D., if applicable, and your earliest preferred start date.
• Curriculum vitae (including publications)
• Contact information for 3 references

Deadline and More Information
Application review will begin immediately and continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled. This is a full-time position (40 hours/week) with benefits. The initial appointment period will be one year with the potential for renewal.

About Us
At the Weill Institute for Cell and Molecular Biology, researchers push the frontiers of biology by decoding how cells function at the molecular level, revealing mechanisms of health and disease, and devising innovative approaches to transform our understanding of life's fundamental processes. The Institute thrives as an interdisciplinary hub of life science research at Cornell.

Pay Range: $62,232.00 - $88,745.00