The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Postdoctoral Fellow in Cancer Computational Biology
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
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University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology.
Professor Wenyi Wang's lab 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.
See further information at the lab webpage: https://odin.mdacc.tmc.edu/~wwang7
Position Title Postdoctoral Fellow in Cancer Computational Biology
Program/Position Description
Analyze next‑generation sequencing (NGS) data, including bulk DNA‑seq, RNA‑seq, single‑cell RNA‑seq, and 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
Ph.D. in bioinformatics, computational biology, statistics, computer science, or a 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 (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.
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 wwang7@mdanderson.org.
Application Deadline: 11/30/2025
Contact Email: wwang7@mdanderson.org
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Professor Wenyi Wang's lab 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.
See further information at the lab webpage: https://odin.mdacc.tmc.edu/~wwang7
Position Title Postdoctoral Fellow in Cancer Computational Biology
Program/Position Description
Analyze next‑generation sequencing (NGS) data, including bulk DNA‑seq, RNA‑seq, single‑cell RNA‑seq, and 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
Ph.D. in bioinformatics, computational biology, statistics, computer science, or a 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 (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.
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 wwang7@mdanderson.org.
Application Deadline: 11/30/2025
Contact Email: wwang7@mdanderson.org
#J-18808-Ljbffr