Position Title
Post Doctoral Research Associates
Department
Bioengineering
Position Status
Full-time
Open to
External and Internal
Duration
Funding expected to continue
Job Summary
The Department of Bioengineering in the College of Engineering at the University of Texas at Arlington invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Research Associate. We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral candidate with experience in cancer research and strong analytical skills. The Lal Lab develops computational and systems biology approaches to understand treatment response, toxicity, and disease progression in cancer. Our research integrates multi-omic sequencing, network biology, and machine learning to identify actionable biomarkers and therapeutic vulnerabilities.
The successful candidate will work at the interface of computational genomics, AI-driven modeling, and translational oncology, analyzing large-scale multi-omic datasets from pediatric cancer cohorts. The position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate closely with clinicians and translational researchers at Cook Children’s Medical Center, applying computational approaches to real-world clinical questions in pediatric precision oncology and treatment-related toxicities.
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CBC Requirement
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Analyze large-scale next-generation sequencing (NGS) datasets, including whole genome/exome sequencing, RNA-seq, and DNA methylation data.
- Develop and implement state-of-the-art computational and statistical methods for integrative analysis of multi-omics datasets.
- Utilize high-performance computing environments to process large-scale datasets and analyze large-scale genomics dataset.
- Collaborate closely with clinicians and experimental scientists to translate in silico results to biologically meaningful insights.
- Clearly present research findings to interdisciplinary collaborators.
- Prepare manuscripts for publications and contribute to grant proposals.
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in bioinformatics, computational biology, statistics, computer science, or related field
- Proficiency in R or Python
- Minimum of two years of experience in computational biology or cancer genomics
- Experience with high-performance or cloud computing (e.g., HPC, AWS, GCP)
- At least one first-author peer-reviewed publication
- Strong communication and scientific writing skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Network analysis
- Machine learning or AI methods using biological data
- Cancer genomics
- Large-scale genomic data analysis
Special Conditions for Eligibility
Department Information
UTA’s College of Engineering provides highly trained engineers for the workforce in North Texas and beyond. We have graduated two astronauts, many successful entrepreneurs and dozens of executives at Fortune 500 companies. Our faculty have distinguished themselves on a global stage. We are fulfilling our mission to educate talented engineers who will immediately make an impact on their communities. The College is the most comprehensive engineering program in North Texas, with 12 baccalaureate, 13 Master’s and nine doctoral programs. The University is classified as a Research 1 University — Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, and the College of Engineering is the largest contributor to the University’s research enterprise with overall engineering-related research expenditures at UTA totaling more than $64 million. Students from around the world work with award-winning faculty in state-of-the-art facilities, acquiring the knowledge and skills they’ll need to create viable solutions to the most pressing problems of today and the future.
The Department of Bioengineering is on the cutting edge of technology and research, with multiple current grants funded by the NIH, NSF, and others for work related to traumatic brain injuries, cancer, imaging, and biomedical technology. Our faculty and graduate students enjoy an association with nearby UT Southwestern Medical Center, one of the top medical schools in the nation.
University Information
The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. As a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution, UTA is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. With an enrollment of more than 42,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution and nationally recognized for its commitment to student success and service. It ranks No. 5 in Military Times’ “Best for Vets: Colleges” and is the top university in North Texas for its graduates’ salaries (The Wall Street Journal). UTA is designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution and is No. 6 for undergraduate ethnic diversity in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). With a global alumni network of approximately 280,000 – including leaders at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas – UTA contributes an estimated $29 billion annually to the Texas economy.
UTA is expanding its regional footprint by building a regional campus, called UTA West, in Parker County on the far west side of Fort Worth. It is scheduled to open in fall 2028. This initiative aligns with the university’s strategic growth and commitment to serving the broader community. Furthermore, UTA has launched the RISE 100 initiative, aiming to recruit 100 new tenure-system faculty to strengthen its research enterprise and leadership in key academic areas. Learn more at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100.
This is an exciting time to join UTA and contribute to its bold vision for the future.
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