Senior/Research Fellow in Bioinformatics and Microbiome in Asst Prof Shen Xiaotao's lab at LKCMedicine.

We are looking for a Senior/Research Fellow in Bioinformatics or Computational Biology, who will develop new computational algorithms to decode the comprehensive interactions between microbiome and metabolites/proteins, and how they affect human health. As a Senior/Research Fellow, you will play a pivotal role in advancing our understanding of microbiome-host interactions and their implications for human health, with a particular focus on aging and aging-related diseases, as well as pregnancy and pregnancy-related diseases. You will leverage your expertise in bioinformatics to develop innovative algorithms that analyze complex data sets, elucidating the role of microbiome-derived compounds and proteins in shaping host physiology and disease susceptibility. Additionally, you will conduct scientific research to uncover novel insights into the mechanisms underlying microbiome-mediated effects on health outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct Scientific Research of Multi-omics Data
• Develop New Algorithms for Multi-omics Data Integration
• Apply for Funding and Grants
• Writing Scientific Manuscripts
• Maintenance of Bioinformatics Pipelines in the Lab

Key Competencies and Requirements:

• A Ph.D. degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology or relevant majors.
• Proficiency in data analysis using R, Python, or similar programming languages.
• Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.
• A strong track record of publications or preprints in relevant areas.
• Proficiency in English and exceptional writing abilities.
• Prior experience in microbiome and metabolome research is advantageous.

Hiring Institution: LKC