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Postdoctoral Researcher In Computational Biology And Machine Learning Charlottesville

State of Virginia · Virginia

Role
Data scientist
First seen
Jul 6, 2026
Closes
Not listed
Salary
Salary is commensurate with education and experience
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Summary

The Chu Lab in the Department of Genome Sciences at the University of Virginia School of Medicine seeks postdoctoral researchers to develop machine learning and statistical frameworks for analyzing single-cell and spatial transcriptomics data, with applications to cancer, inflammation, and tissue senescence. Successful candidates will lead projects in neural differential equations, generative modeling, and deep-learning deconvolution methods, with opportunities to develop independent research directions. The lab emphasizes mentorship as collaboration, scientific independence, and career development support including grant writing training and fellowship application assistance.

Key qualifications

  • Ph.D. or equivalent in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computational Biology, Biophysics, Engineering, or related quantitative discipline
  • Strong foundational knowledge in mathematics and statistics
  • Proficiency in PyTorch or equivalent deep-learning frameworks
  • At least one peer-reviewed publication in previous research area
  • Genuine intellectual curiosity for solving biological problems through quantitative approaches

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