Job Information
Job No:
535112
Work Type:
Full Time
Location:
Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories:
Biology/Life Science, Allied Health, Grant or Research Administration, Health Care Administration/Support
Department:
36020000 - PHHP-COM EPIDEMIOLOGY
Job Description The Department of Epidemiology is strategically situated within the College of Public Health and Health Professions (PHHP) and the College of Medicine. Faculty members are jointly appointed to create synergies and collective strength, resulting in a competitive research profile and highly trained students who receive exceptional exposure to a variety of expertise. The department offers an epidemiology PhD, Master of Science, and concentration in the MPH program. It is also home to two National Institutes of Health Training grants (T32). Faculty members are strongly supported by our college-level instructional design team for course development and delivery and by our research core for grant development and submission.
Dr. Jinling Liu's laboratory is accepting applications for 1-2 fully-funded postdoctoral associate positions, starting immediately. Dr. Liu has extensive experience in big data analytics, systems biology, probabilistic graphical models, causal inference and machine learning. Her research aims to model rapidly accumulating big data in biology and medicine for precision medicine using statistical and machine learning techniques. She is committed to advancing precision medicine through her work and collaborates with researchers in other domains for data analytics and decision making.
Liu lab has access to rich high-dimensional multi-omics data, including WGS, WES, DNA methylation, RNA-seq, proteomics, lipidomics and metabolomics in large-scale human populations. The lab aims to integrate and mine different data types to understand genomic causes and biomarkers as well as the underlying signaling networks for diseases including aging, cardiovascular diseases, brain diseases, and cancer, using novel statistical or deep learning methods. The postdoctoral associates will be exposed to multi-omics data, diseases, advanced statistical and machine learning methods, and collaborations with experts from different fields. Key responsibilities include multi-omics data analysis, method development and application, manuscript writing, research presentation at conferences, and assistance with grant applications and student mentoring.
Salary and Benefits Expected Salary: $62,232 annually; commensurate with experience level and in accordance with current NIH postdoctoral salary guidelines. Postdoctoral associates are eligible for comprehensive health and leave benefits and have access to libraries and other research resources. Trainees may receive funds each training year to support professional development (e.g., travel to workshops or national conferences, purchase of educational materials).
Minimum Requirements
PhD in computer science, statistics, biostatistics, biomedical informatics or related fields OR a PhD in biology or related fields.
Preferred Qualifications
A strong background in programming (e.g., Python, R, or C++) is essential.
Experience in research using programming, statistics, and AI is essential.
Independent and critical thinking abilities, good communication skills.
Prior research experience in analyzing biomedical data is preferred.
Special Instructions To Applicants Interested applicants should submit an application, including a CV, statement of interest, and contact information for three references. Substantive inquiries may be addressed to Dr. Jinling Liu at jinling.liu@ufl.edu (Assistant Professor and Principal Investigator).
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. This position has been reposted; previous applicants remain under consideration and need not re-apply. Final candidate will be required to provide official transcripts to the hiring department upon hire. Transcripts are not considered official if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from institutions outside the United States must be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by NACES (www.naces.org).
University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit. If an accommodation is needed to apply for this position, please call 352/392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800/955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the U.S. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.
Additional Details Health Assessment Required: No
Applications Close: 16 February 2026
To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/535112
Our Commitment: The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed, please contact the numbers above or visit UF Accessibility.
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Job No:
535112
Work Type:
Full Time
Location:
Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories:
Biology/Life Science, Allied Health, Grant or Research Administration, Health Care Administration/Support
Department:
36020000 - PHHP-COM EPIDEMIOLOGY
Job Description The Department of Epidemiology is strategically situated within the College of Public Health and Health Professions (PHHP) and the College of Medicine. Faculty members are jointly appointed to create synergies and collective strength, resulting in a competitive research profile and highly trained students who receive exceptional exposure to a variety of expertise. The department offers an epidemiology PhD, Master of Science, and concentration in the MPH program. It is also home to two National Institutes of Health Training grants (T32). Faculty members are strongly supported by our college-level instructional design team for course development and delivery and by our research core for grant development and submission.
Dr. Jinling Liu's laboratory is accepting applications for 1-2 fully-funded postdoctoral associate positions, starting immediately. Dr. Liu has extensive experience in big data analytics, systems biology, probabilistic graphical models, causal inference and machine learning. Her research aims to model rapidly accumulating big data in biology and medicine for precision medicine using statistical and machine learning techniques. She is committed to advancing precision medicine through her work and collaborates with researchers in other domains for data analytics and decision making.
Liu lab has access to rich high-dimensional multi-omics data, including WGS, WES, DNA methylation, RNA-seq, proteomics, lipidomics and metabolomics in large-scale human populations. The lab aims to integrate and mine different data types to understand genomic causes and biomarkers as well as the underlying signaling networks for diseases including aging, cardiovascular diseases, brain diseases, and cancer, using novel statistical or deep learning methods. The postdoctoral associates will be exposed to multi-omics data, diseases, advanced statistical and machine learning methods, and collaborations with experts from different fields. Key responsibilities include multi-omics data analysis, method development and application, manuscript writing, research presentation at conferences, and assistance with grant applications and student mentoring.
Salary and Benefits Expected Salary: $62,232 annually; commensurate with experience level and in accordance with current NIH postdoctoral salary guidelines. Postdoctoral associates are eligible for comprehensive health and leave benefits and have access to libraries and other research resources. Trainees may receive funds each training year to support professional development (e.g., travel to workshops or national conferences, purchase of educational materials).
Minimum Requirements
PhD in computer science, statistics, biostatistics, biomedical informatics or related fields OR a PhD in biology or related fields.
Preferred Qualifications
A strong background in programming (e.g., Python, R, or C++) is essential.
Experience in research using programming, statistics, and AI is essential.
Independent and critical thinking abilities, good communication skills.
Prior research experience in analyzing biomedical data is preferred.
Special Instructions To Applicants Interested applicants should submit an application, including a CV, statement of interest, and contact information for three references. Substantive inquiries may be addressed to Dr. Jinling Liu at jinling.liu@ufl.edu (Assistant Professor and Principal Investigator).
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. This position has been reposted; previous applicants remain under consideration and need not re-apply. Final candidate will be required to provide official transcripts to the hiring department upon hire. Transcripts are not considered official if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from institutions outside the United States must be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by NACES (www.naces.org).
University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit. If an accommodation is needed to apply for this position, please call 352/392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800/955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the U.S. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.
Additional Details Health Assessment Required: No
Applications Close: 16 February 2026
To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/535112
Our Commitment: The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed, please contact the numbers above or visit UF Accessibility.
Copyright ©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.
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