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Job Description
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The Center for Bioinformatics of the U.S. FDA's National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR) seeks qualified postdoctoral candidates in the field of bioinformatics with emphasis on study of drug-induced liver injury. The position is open immediately. The position requires a diverse range of expertise in data mining, machine learning, statistics, and biology. The successful candidates need to have a Ph.D. degree in either bioinformatics/computational biology or toxicology with experience in bioinformatics. The candidate must possess experience in analyzing data for microarray gene expression and next generation sequencing. Knowledge in toxicology, in general, and hepatotoxicity in particular will be highly beneficial. The starting salary is $57,000. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident alien status (not H-1 visa holder) is preferred. However, other applicants with Optional Practical Training (OPT) or H-1 holder willing to convert to J-1 status are also considered. The foreign applicants can enroll in the program with J-1 visa.
To express your interest in this position, electronically send or mail your curriculum vitae, the names and contact information of two references, and a statement of research interests (maximum two pages) to:
Weida Tong, Ph.D.
Director, Center for Bioinformatics
FDA/NCTR, 3900 NCTR Road, HFT-130, Jefferson, AR 72079
E-mail: weida.tong@fda.hhs.gov
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