UT Southwestern Medical Center Postdoctoral Researcher in Computational Biology | Apply Now
A unique opportunity has arisen at UT Southwestern Medical Center for a UT Southwestern postdoctoral researcher in the newly established Campello Laboratory. This position focuses on the computational biology of retinal aging and neurodegeneration, specifically in Dallas, Texas.
- Position: POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER – Ophthalmology – Campello Lab
- Location: Dallas, TX, USA
- Job Number: 975866
About UT Southwestern Medical Center
UT Southwestern Medical Center is a leading academic medical center dedicated to the advancement of healthcare through education, research, and clinical care. Located in Dallas, Texas, it is renowned for its contributions to medical research and education, particularly in the fields of ophthalmology and neuroscience. The Campello Laboratory aims to uncover the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying retinal aging and neurodegeneration, with a focus on age-related macular degeneration.
Computational Biology Postdoctoral Role
The UT Southwestern postdoctoral researcher will lead computational and systems biology analyses of genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, epigenomics, and spatial multi-omics datasets. Responsibilities include building reproducible pipelines, integrating multi-modal data to identify molecular networks, biomarkers, and therapeutic targets, collaborating with experimentalists, writing manuscripts and grants, and mentoring junior lab members.
Eligibility Criteria
- PhD in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Systems Biology, Computational Genomics, or a related field
- Strong publication record
- Extensive experience with NGS (bulk and/or single-cell) datasets
- Multi-omics integration and network or pathway analysis
- Strong Python/R programming and statistics skills
Key Responsibilities
- Lead computational analysis of genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, epigenomics, and spatial multi-omics datasets.
- Develop reproducible pipelines for data processing, quality control, statistical analysis, and visualization.
- Integrate multi-omics datasets to investigate retinal aging and neurodegeneration.
- Identify molecular pathways, disease biomarkers, and potential therapeutic targets.
- Apply network analysis to study gene regulation, cellular interactions, and disease progression.
- Collaborate with experimental scientists on research design and data interpretation.
- Contribute to scientific publications, fellowship applications, and grant proposals.
- Present research findings at scientific conferences and laboratory meetings.
- Mentor junior researchers in computational biology and data analysis.
This UT Southwestern postdoctoral researcher position presents an excellent opportunity for qualified candidates to contribute to cutting-edge research in retinal aging and neurodegeneration. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply before the deadline to seize this opportunity.
