Postdoctoral Associate

University of Maryland

College Park, MD, US
Base: $75,000 - $80,000; bonus/equity: not specifi...
Phd in computer science or related field
Experience with rust, c, c++, or zig
Independent research in algorithmic genomics
The postdoctoral associate will lead their own project while collaborating with lab members to develop novel computational methods for single-cell transcriptomic and ATAC-seq data

Job Summary

  • The postdoctoral associate will lead their own project while collaborating with lab members to develop novel computational methods for single-cell transcriptomic and ATAC-seq data.
  • The role emphasizes open science and requires building efficient, robust, and free open-source software tools using high-performance programming languages.
  • Candidates must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to co-mentor PhD students while contributing to funding proposals and scientific manuscripts.

Matching Summary

The postdoctoral associate will lead their own project while collaborating with lab members to develop novel computational methods for single-cell transcriptomic and ATAC-seq data.

Salary

Base: $75,000 - $80,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Regular Faculty benefits available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PhD in Computer Science or related field
  • Experience with Rust, C, C++, or Zig
  • Independent research in algorithmic genomics
  • Handling large genomics datasets
  • Strong written and oral communication skills

Nice-to-have

  • Knowledge of compact and succinct data structures
  • Experience with high-dimensional statistical inference
  • Familiarity with Nextflow or Snakemake workflows
  • Willingness to learn the Rust programming language
  • Experience with reproducible scientific workflow systems

Key Requirements

  • PhD degree required
  • Experience with compiled statically-typed languages
  • Background in independent algorithmic genomics research

Work Rights

Must complete employment eligibility verification (Form I-9)

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