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Salary from $78,000 a year job type full-time
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Position summary
The furman lab and the buck ai platform at the buck institute for research on aging seek a highly independent and enthusiastic postdoctoral research scientist interested in the aging and/or immunity fields with a focus on translational medicine and geroscienceProposed work will support research programs in biomarkers and therapeutics of aging-related disease (immune aging, cvd, brain aging, infertility), and identification of interventions for lifespan extensionThe goal of the buck ai platform is to catalyze data-enabled science and advance current knowledge on interventions and therapeutics to extend health and lifespan.
Key responsibilities
Process, curate, integrate in-house and public domain data from various independent platforms (proteomics, genomics, phenomics, metabolomics, transcriptomics, microbiome, wearables/behavioromics).
Develop statistical methods for data integration of multiscale biological data.
Participate in writing research grants and scientific papers.
Contribute to developing new models, techniques and methods applicable in the use of public sets of biological data and potentially health records as well.
Qualifications
Education and experience
Deep interest for the science of aging with particular focus on identifying interventions and therapeutics to extend human healthspan
Phd or equivalent experience in bioinformatics, physics, engineering, mathematics, statistics, genetics, computer sciences or similar
Significant experience with data science; specifically integration of multi-omics data is preferred
Proven experience with application of machine learning and advanced statistical methods to biological datasets
Proficient in sql databases (e.gMysql) preferred
Competency in python and r; database development, maintaining & sharing code repositories (github, jupyter, etc.)
Research experience demonstrated through publications
Specialized skills
Talent for technology, translational medicine and knowledge transfer
Ability to work in a heterogeneous environment of biologists, bioinformaticians, computer scientists, molecular biologists
Effective interpersonal and communicational skills
Ability to work and think independently
Effective organizational skills and ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines
Aptitude for multiple intramural and extramural collaborations
About us
Our success will ultimately change healthcareAt the buck, we aim 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 ageWe are an independent, non-profit institution located in marin county, ca, with the goal of increasing human healthspan, or the healthy years of lifeGlobally 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.
We are an equal opportunity employer and strive to create an atmosphere where diversity of identity, experience, and background are welcomed, valued, and supportedCandidates who contribute to this diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.
Additional information
Posting will remain open until position is filled.
This full-time appointment is funded for 3 years with possible renewal.
Competitive salary starting at $78,000/yearBenefits include health/dental/vision insurance, paid parental leave, 401(k) with 5% match and profit sharing after one yearCollaborative work environmentGenerous pto.
Work will be primarily performed at buck institute for research on aging in novato, caHowever, depending on public health circumstances work may be conducted remotely.
To apply
Click apply to submit your cv and a cover letterAdditionally, please send two reference letters to mary redwine (mredwine@buckinstitute.org).
