About:
The Center for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science of Aging (CADSA) at the Buck Institute has an opening for a Machine Learning Postdoctoral Fellow. The proposed work will support research programs in aging and age-related disease. The goal of the CADSA is to catalyze data-enabled science and advance current knowledge on interventions and therapeutics to extend healthspan.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Deep interest in the science of aging with particular focus on the identification of interventions and therapeutics to extend human healthspan
- PhD or equivalent experience in Bioinformatics, Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics or Computer Science
- Significant experience with data science; specifically integration of multi-omics data (desired, not required)
- Proven experience with the application of machine learning
- Proven experience in SQL databases (e.g. MySQL)
- Demonstrated experience in python and R; database development, maintaining & sharing code repositories (Github“, Jupyter, etc.)
- Research experience as demonstrated through publications
- Talent for technology, translational medicine and knowledge transfer
- Ability to work in a heterogeneous environment of Biologists, Bioinformaticians, and Computer Scientists
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work and think independently
- Effective organizational skills and ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines
- Aptitude for international collaborations
ABOUT Buck Institute
Buck aims to end the threat of age-related diseases for this and future generations by bringing together the most capable and passionate scientists from a broad range of disciplines to identify and impede the ways in which we age.
It is an independent, nonprofit institution located in Marin County, CA, with the goal of increasing human healthspan, or the healthy years of life. Globally recognized as the pioneer and leader in efforts to target aging—the number one risk factor for diseases including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, cancer, macular degeneration, heart disease, and diabetes—the Buck seeks to help people live better longer. Learn more at https://buckinstitute.org.
Benefits Postdoctoral Fellow:
This posting will remain open until the position is filled. This is a full time, 2-year postdoctoral appointment with the possibility of renewal based on satisfactory job performance, availability of funds and operational needs.
Competitive salary starting at $85,000 per year.
Benefits of this postdoctoral fellow include health/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) with 5% match and profit-sharing after one year. Collaborative work environment. Generous PTO. Work will be primarily performed at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging in Novato, CA.
How TO APPLY
Submit your CV in the link-> APPLY
Additionally, please send two reference letters to Mary Redwine ([email protected]).
Highlights:
QUALIFICATION: PhD
JOB TYPE: Postdoctoral
DISCIPLINE: Computing
HOURS: Full Time
DURATION: Permanent
Important Dates:
Last date-> September 30, 2019
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