Deadline: 2018-03-01
Region: North America
Job description:
Department of Physics and Astronomy, Michigan State University
One Research Associate position is available on a NIH-funded interdisciplinary project applying concepts and techniques from theoretical physics to biomedical and systems biology problems. A Ph. D degree in physics, mathematics, computer science, or related area is required prior to the starting date. Methods including spin glass theory, complex networks, nonlinear physics to analyze large genomic data sets from normal and cancer patients as well as building prognostic models will be utilized. The project involves a direct collaboration with experimentalists at the Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute in La Jolla, CA. Please check our recent publication on PLOS Comp. Bio. for a sample of the research activity: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pcbi.1005849. Candidates should have a strong background in statistical physics, programming skills in python, basic knowledge of genetics and biochemistry. The position is for one year and possible renewable for an additional year.
Applications should be uploaded to the web site careers.msu.edu using posting number 486761. Include a cover letter, a CV, a statement of research interests as well as accomplishments (no more than 2 pages), and a list of publications, all combined in a single PDF file. Candidates should also arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted electronically through the same application system.
Review of applications will start on March 1st and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries should be made to the PI of the project Prof. Carlo Piermarocchi, at piermaro@msu.edu.
MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer and is committed to achieving excellence through diversity. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.