Postdoctoral Fellowship in Systems Biology: Precision Vaccine Program (PVP)- Boston Children's

The Data Management and Analysis Core (DMAC) within the Precision Vaccine Program (PVP) at Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School (HMS) is actively seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow with expertise in systems biology. We are dedicated to advancing knowledge in the fields of infection and vaccination through cutting-edge research.

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As a postdoctoral fellow, you will join a dynamic research environment focused on systems biology in infection and vaccination. Under the mentorship of Dr. Joann Arce, PhD, Instructor in Pediatrics at HMS and the lead of the PVP-DMAC, you will contribute to our overarching goals:

  • Identifying and characterizing molecular signatures using a systems immunology approach, encompassing systems biology approaches such as transcriptomics, proteomics, CyTOF and metabolomics.

  • Developing cloud computational infrastructure, integrating multi-omics datasets and applying machine learning methods to high dimensional omics datasets

  • Proficiency in cloud computing and data management, particularly for clinical and immunophenotyping data, in support of large consortia and multi-institutional collaborations within the U.S. and globally.

 

Qualifications:

  • A doctoral degree (PhD and/or MD) completed or pending in quantitative discipline (Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, etc.) is desired with interest in applying these skills to problems in Immunology.

  • A strong track record of productivity, as evidenced by first-authored publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

  • Proficiency in quantitative analysis and programming, preferably in R and Python.

  • Demonstrated ability to apply innovative experimental strategies to address biological questions.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, essential for contributing positively to a thriving intellectual environment.

 

Application Information:
Review of applications will commence immediately, and applications will be considered on a rolling basis. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience. To apply, interested candidates should email the following documents to Dr. Joann Arce at joann.arce@childrens.harvard.edu:

  • A curriculum vitae (CV) listing the names and contact information for at least two references.

  • A brief statement or cover letter detailing research interests, motivation, and experience (limited to approximately 1 page).

  • A publication, manuscript, or pre-print authored by the candidate.

Learn More About Us:
BCH Website: www.childrenshospital.org/research/departments/pediatrics-research/precision-vaccines-program 
Twitter: @PrecVaccines; @JoannDArce; @EPICvaccines

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