POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher or computational biologist to join the Vasciaveo Laboratory at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute (SBP) in San Diego.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead, design and perform integrative analyses across diverse datasets to derive novel biological insights.
• Develop computational methods and pipelines for single-cell RNA-seq and multi-omics data.
• Collaborate with experimental biologists and clinicians to design and interpret studies.
• Contribute to mentoring junior researchers and shaping the lab's computational strategy.
• Publish research findings in high-impact journals and disseminate results.
• Perform other related tasks, duties and responsibilities as required, assigned or directed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in quantitative disciplines (e.g., computer science, physics, computational biology, systems biology).
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python and R, and familiarity with relevant bioinformatics tools.
• Solid understanding of statistical and computational methods in biology.
• Proven track record of research productivity, including peer-reviewed publications.
• At least one first author paper published at peer-reviewed journal or accepted for publication.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in analyzing single-cell data, including scRNA-seq and multi-omics techniques (e.g., integrating epigenomics and transcriptomics).
• Knowledge of Machine Learning techniques and their application to biological data analysis.
• Familiarity with Deep Learning architectures and applications, including Generative AI and imaging.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Enthusiasm for solving complex biological problems through computational approaches.

What We Offer

• A collaborative and supportive environment at the forefront of computational and experimental biology.
• Access to novel, cutting-edge datasets and both experimental and computational resources.
• Opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and career advancement.
• Highly competitive salary (range $70,000-85,000, based on experience).
• Comprehensive benefits package.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Direct: None at this time. Will be re-evaluated over time.
• Indirect: None at this time. Will be re-evaluated over time.

Work Location

This is an onsite position; candidates must be willing to work onsite in San Diego. Out-of-state applicants must disclose their willingness to relocate.

Compensation

The expected hiring rate for this position is $70,304.00 - $77,334.40/annually commensurate with Postdoctoral experience.

How to Apply

Please provide the following information with your application:

• A cover letter highlighting your research interests and fit for this position.
• Curriculum vitae (CV), including a list of publications.
• Contact information for at least three references.