Postdoctoral Associate

Sanford Burnham Prebys is much more than a research facility and hub for innovation; it’s a vibrant global community of talented scientists and researchers from over 30 countries. This worldwide representation enriches our perspectives and enhances our creative approach to solving complex scientific challenges.

We strive to be leaders not only in biomedical research but also in creating an environment where excellence thrives through collaboration across cultures and backgrounds. Our mission is to advance the biomedical sciences by cultivating the next generation of scientific leaders, providing meaningful opportunities for researchers of all backgrounds to learn, innovate, and make breakthrough discoveries that improve human health.

Together, we translate science into health.

The duties and responsibilities contained in the job description are intended to be examples of the accountabilities for which the person in the position will demonstrate competency through performance. The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Duties and responsibilities are subject to change and other duties may be assigned as necessary.

The Boutros Laboratory at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Scholar to conduct innovative research in computational cancer biology, data science, and precision oncology. Under the direction of Dr. Paul

C. Boutros, Director of the NCI-designated Cancer Center at SBP, this role offers the opportunity to develop and apply advanced analytical methods to large, complex cancer datasets and contribute to translational research programs within a multidisciplinary biomedical research environment.

• Lead independent and collaborative research projects.
• Develop and implement computational methodologies.
• Analyze genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic, imaging, and clinical datasets.
• Prepare manuscripts and present findings at scientific conferences.
• Mentor junior trainees when appropriate.

• Education:
  
  PhD or equivalent in a quantitative discipline such as Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Statistics, Biostatistics, or Computer Science.
• Experience:
  
  Strong programming skills in Python and/or R.
• etc:
  Demonstrated research productivity.

• Experience with high-throughput molecular data (WGS, RNA-seq, spatial omics, mass spectrometry, etc.).
• Experience working on a high-performance computing environment
• Publication record in computational biology or cancer biology related areas.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.

• Direct:
  None
• Indirect:
  None

This is an onsite position; candidates must be willing to work onsite in San Diego. Out-of-state applicants must disclose their willingness to relocate.

The expected hiring rate for this position is $70,304.00 - $77,334.40/annually commensurate with Postdoctoral experience.

We welcome talented individuals of all backgrounds regardless of gender, sex, religion, race, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, perceived disability, pregnancy, pregnancy-related condition, reproductive health decisions, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. We are proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer.

As part of this commitment, Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact our Benefits Team at  or via e-mail at benefits

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