JOB REQUIREMENTS: Position Description: Every day, in ways both big and
small, the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is impacting lives for the
better. MCW changemaking for a healthier Wisconsin. In the role of
a Postdoctoral Researcheryou will beworking in Pediatrics. The Division
of Bioinformatics and Quantitative Child Health (BQCH) at the Medical
College of Wisconsin (MCW) is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral
Fellow to lead one of multiple innovative genomics and bioinformatics
initiatives. Under the direction of Dr. Xiaowu Gai, the newly appointed
Division Chief, the BQCH Division focuses on advancing the understanding
and treatment of pediatric diseases through innovations in genomics,
informatics, and data science. Key Initiatives: Genomic Diagnosis and
Research: The fellow will explore the application of Oxford Nanopore
Technologies (ONT) to enhance the diagnosis of Mendelian disorders and
pediatric cancers. Projects may include: Developing custom ONT assays,
including liquid biopsy techniques. Implementing bioinformatics
methodologies and pipelines. Addressing unresolved cases of genetic
disorders. Discovering novel disease genes and improving diagnostic
effectiveness for both germline and somatic pediatric conditions.
Genetic Data Reanalysis and Integration: Another key initiative involves
optimizing the analysis of previously collected clinical and research
genetic data. This will leverage advanced analytical methods, including
Large Language Models and AI technologies, to identify novel genetic
causes but also other genetic risk factors, including pharmacogenomic
alleles, for improved patient care. The fellow will also pioneer the
integration of genetic findings with the Electronic Health Record (EHR)
system. Mitochondrial Genomics: Dr. Gai, an internationally recognized
expert in mitochondrial genomics, investigates the role of mitochondrial
genomics in various pediatric diseases, including primary mitochondrial
disorders and pediatric cancers like chordoma, as well as Adverse
Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and toxic stress. The ideal candidate for
the Postdoctoral Fellow position should hold a PhD in either a
computational discipline (e.g., computer science, informatics, or
statistics) or a biological discipline (e.g., genetics, genomics, or
molecular biology), with significant experience or cross-training in the
other area. The fellow will be responsible for optimizing and applying
molecular and genomic assays developed through our initiatives or for
creating and implementing analytical solutions for the resulting genomic
data. A strong foundation in human genetics, statistical genetics,
For full info follow application link. EEO/AA
Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability The Medical College of Wisconsin is
an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not
discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race,
color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or sexual
orientation. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
ipc.us/t/F44AAF3D1EF74D15 Qualified females, minorities, and special
disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.
