Postdoctoral Fellow in Cancer Computational Biology

Company Information: A full-time postdoctoral fellow position is available in Professor Wenyi Wang's lab at the Department of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. 

Dr. Wang's laboratory conducts cutting-edge research to understand the evolution of cancer transcriptomes through DNA-RNA dynamics, aiming to uncover mechanisms of cancer initiation, progression, and therapeutic response. This research is fundamental to advancing our knowledge of cancer and improving patient outcomes. See further information at the lab webpage: . 

Position Title: Postdoctoral Fellow in Cancer Computational Biology 

Program/Position Description: 

• Analyze next-generation sequencing (NGS) data, including: 

• Bulk DNA-seq and RNA-seq 

• Single-cell RNA-seq 

• Spatial transcriptomics 

• Develop computational and statistical methods for multi-omic and single-cell data 

• Integrate diverse molecular data to study tumor evolution and therapeutic response 

• Collaborate with MD Anderson clinicians and basic scientists 

• Investigate mechanisms of tumor heterogeneity and resistance 

• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students and rotation trainees 

• Present research at scientific conferences and contribute to peer-reviewed publications 

Eligibility requirements for the position. 

Required Qualification:  

• Ph.D. in bioinformatics, computational biology, statistics, computer science, or related field 

• Proficiency in R or Python 

• Minimum one year of experience in computational biology or cancer genomics 

• Experience with high-performance or cloud computing (e.g., HPC, AWS, GCP) 

• At least one first-author peer-reviewed publication 

• Strong communication and scientific writing skills 

Preferred qualifications: 

• Hands-on experience with single-cell and spatial transcriptomic analysis 

• Familiarity with multi-omic data integration workflows 

• Cancer biology background or translational research experience 

• Knowledge of machine learning, Bayesian modeling, or statistical method development 

Ideal Personal Attributes: 

• Independent, proactive, and scientifically curious 

• Detail-oriented and committed to reproducible research 

• Strong team player with mentoring and collaborative experience 

• Critical thinker with strong problem-solving abilities 

Salary Range: $70,000-$76,000 

Benefits: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition. 

Position or Company Website:

Application Instructions: To apply, please email (1) a cover letter describing current and future research, (2) a curriculum vitae, and (3) a list of three references to Dr. Wenyi Wang at View email address on nature.com . 

Application Deadline: 6/06/2026

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