University of Pittsburgh Hiring for Postdoctoral Research Associate at Pittsburgh, PA Full Time

A Postdoctoral Associate position in computational and spatial systems biology of tumor microenvironments is available in the laboratory of
Dr. Shikhar Uttam in the School of Medicine in the Department of Computational at the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC Hillman Cancer
Center. It will integrate multiplexed imaging with computational biology and bioinformatics to study cancer systems biology of tumor
microenvironments. The research will draw from diverse disciplines including image analysis, machine learning, mathematical modeling,
bioinformatics, and cancer biology, and will be executed through multi-disciplinary collaborations.

Uttam Lab, a hybrid dry/wet lab,
is seeking competitive candidates who have recently earned a Ph.D. degree in systems biology, computational biology, bioinformatics,
biomedical engineering, computer science, or a related field. Experience in image processing and analysis, graph theory and machine
learning, and systems biology are required. Experience working with multidimensional imaging datasets, fluorescence microscopy,
bioinformatic sequence analysis (DNA/RNA), and mathematical modeling of biological systems is highly desirable. Wet-lab experience will be a
strong plus. The candidate must possess excellent written and verbal English communication skills. The salary is commensurate with
experience and based on current NIH guidelines. Additionally, the candidate may be eligible for a Hillman Postdoctoral Fellowship for
Innovative Cancer Research.

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is ranked #5 in NIH funding, and Pittsburgh has been
consistently voted as one of the top livable cities in the US.

Interested candidates can directly contact Dr. Uttam via email with
their CV, a one page summary of their research background and interests, together with the names and contact information of three
references. They will also be required to apply to the position at the University of Pittsburgh’s Talent Center by submitting the above
mentioned documents. Applications will be reviewed and evaluated on an ongoing basis, following the receipt of all required
materials.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human
dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets. The University of Pittsburgh requires all Pitt constituents (employees and students)
on all campuses to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption. Visit coronavirus.pitt.edu to learn more about this
requirement.