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- University of Massachusetts Medical School
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- 55 Lake Ave N
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- Position Type
- Postdoc
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
General Summary of the Position
Postdoctoral positions in Deep-Learning Omics are available in the Zhou Lab (https://profiles.umassmed.edu/display/20062865). The Zhou Lab at UMass Chan Medical School (UMass Chan) develops and applies cutting-edge computational and big-data approaches to understand the genomics, epigenomics, and regulatory functions of noncoding RNAs in human disease. We develop computational methods and scalable pipelines to decode noncoding RNAs and their epigenetic modifications from diverse high-throughput sequencing data, including bulk, single-cell, and long-read sequencing data.
Lab Research:
• AI-Driven Algorithms & Software: Develop deep leering/machine learning/statistical based algorithms to elucidate lncRNAs, fusion transcripts, RNA modifications, and circular RNAs in human genetics and disease, toward developing RNA-based therapeutics.
• Integrative Analysis of Multi-Omics Data: Build end-to-end workflows for bulk and single-cell RNA-seq, long-read sequencing, and epigenomic assays, enabling efficient processing of large-scale multi-omics datasets, and apply them to decipher human diseases.
• Translational Discovery: Integrate computational findings with clinical and genetic data using machine learning/deep learning methods to identify RNA signatures of disease, guiding the development of RNA-based diagnostics and precision-medicine strategies.
The successful candidate will benefit from collaboration with world-class scientists and physicians at UMass Medical Center and in the Greater Boston area, including Harvard/MIT and other prestigious institutes. Dr. Zhou provides tailored mentorship and resources to align postdoctoral training with career goals, whether in academia, industry, or beyond.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ph.D. (or imminent defense) in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Biophysics, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong programming skills in at least one of: Python, R, C/C++, or Perl; proficient with Unix/Linux.
- Experience with deep learning, statistical modeling, or AI applications to biological data.
- Familiarity with transcriptomic technologies, ideally single‑cell RNA‑seq or long‑read sequencing.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research and publish as first/co‑author.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and project‑management skills.
Application Instructions
Please email the following to Dr. Chan Zhou at chan.zhou@umassmed.edu (subject line: “Postdoc Application – Your Name”):
Equal Opportunity Employer
UMass Chan Medical School is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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A History of Making Vital Improvements - UMASS Medical School Milestones
1962: Legislation establishes University of Massachusetts Medical School
1970: First medical students begin classes in Shaw Building
1974: First class graduates 16 MDs
1979: PhD program begins
1986: Graduate School of Nursing opens
1986: PhD program becomes Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
1994: Graduate School of Nursing initiates PhD program
1998: UMass Clinical System and Memorial Health Care merge to form UMass Memorial Health Care
2001: Lazare Research Building opens
2002: Campus Modernization begins on the University Campus
2004: Graduate Entry Pathway Program established at the Graduate School of Nursing
2005: PhD Program in Clinical & Population Health Research established at the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
2005: Massachusetts Biologic Laboratories opens new manufacturing and filling facility in Mattapan
2006: Craig Mello, PhD, Blais University Chair in Molecular Medicine and Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator, is awarded the Medical School's first Nobel Prize. Dr. Mello shared the 2006 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine with Andrew Fire, PhD, of Stanford University, for their discoveries related to RNA interference.
2007: Michael F. Collins, MD, is named chancellor and Terence R. Flotte, MD, is named dean of the School of Medicine.
2009: Groundbreaking for the Albert Sherman Center, a 500,000-square-foot research and education facility slated for completion in 2012.
2010: Ambulatory Care Center opens
2012: The Albert Sherman Center, a 500,000-square-foot research and education facility, completed and opens
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