We always looking to expand our team with new talented members. Applications considered from students and fellows with expertise in a wide range of disciplines such as genetics, epidemiology, statistics, computer science, pulmonary disease, exercise medicine among others.
Current openings include post-doctoral, pre-doctoral and student research assistants. Research requires either demonstrated aptitude or willingness and interest in learning to write compute code in R and Linux. Training will be provided. Basic understanding of biology and genetics is required.
Prospective post-doctoral/ clinical fellows should send summary of research, CV and names of three references to Dr. Merry-Lynn McDonald: mmcdonald@uab.edu.
Prospective undergraduate research assistants and graduate students please send CV and names of three references to Dr. Merry-Lynn McDonald: mmcdonald@uab.edu.
Opening: Post-doctoral research fellow
Interested applicants should apply directly to Dr. McDonald at mmcdonald@uab.edu including cover letter with statement of research interests, CV and names of three references.
The Laboratory of Integrative ‘Omics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) has an opening for a post-doctoral fellow. The ideal applicant has a PhD in genetic epidemiology, biostatistics, bioinformatics or genetics and can program in R and at least one scripting language such as Python. Mastery of the English language including strong writing and public speaking skills is required.
Current projects include research using data from several established cohorts including COPD Etiology of Low-Lean muscle (CCELL), the Million Veteran Project (MVP) and the Trans-Omics for Precision Medicine Initiative (TOPMed) among others. Opportunities for method development projects are also available. This work is expected to yield high impact publications. Trainees are also encouraged to develop their own projects enabling development of an independent research career.
UAB is a highly collegial and interactive environment. UAB has an active Office of Postdoctoral Education (OPE) which provides mentoring and career guidance. Competitive postdoc awards are available including internships, grant incentives, funds to enhance education and collaboration outside UAB, and teaching opportunities at local universities. A Postdoc Research Day with monetary awards is held annually. UAB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and family-friendly environment.
Birmingham, Alabama is great place to live with warm weather the majority of the year. The city has vibrant live music and restaurant scenes. The cost of living is low and has been ranked the #1 most affordable US city by Forbes. Birmingham is located approximately 3 hours driving to Atlanta or Nashville and approximately 4 hours driving to Florida beaches or New Orleans.
Opening: Bioinformatician II
Interested applicants should apply here.
The Laboratory of Integrative ‘Omics in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Medicine, Department of Medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) has an opening for a bioinformatics II position. The ideal applicant has a PhD or MS degree in bioinformatics, computer science or a related field with strong programming skills in Linux, R and least one scripting language such a Python. The successful applicant will execute analyses of ‘omics data from cohorts including the Cachexia in COPD Etiology of Low-Lean muscle (CCELL), the Million Veteran Project (MVP) and the Trans-Omics for Precision Medicine Initiative (TOPMed) among others. The employee will execute integrative ‘omics analyses, build and maintain analysis pipelines, present research at conferences, survey the literature for new cutting-edge analysis methods, attend lab meetings as well as provide advice for trainees as they complete their research objectives.
The ideal applicant has a PhD or MS degree in bioinformatics, computer science or a related field with strong programming skills in Linux, R and at least one scripting language such a Python. Candidates with BS degrees and 4 years’ experience will also be considered. The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for developing and implementing analysis pipelines for genomics data. Strong mastery of English is required. The successful candidate will be offered a competitive salary.
Birmingham, Alabama is great place to live with warm weather the majority of the year. The city has vibrant live music and restaurant scenes. The cost of living is low and has been ranked the #1 most affordable US city by Forbes. Birmingham is located approximately 3 hours driving to Atlanta or Nashville and approximately 4 hours driving to Florida beaches or New Orleans.
UAB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and family — friendly environment in which all faculty and staff can excel and achieve work/life balance irrespective of, race, national origin, age, genetic or family medical history, gender, faith, gender identity and expression as well as sexual orientation. UAB also encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and veterans
