Join Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center: Postdoctoral Fellow in Computational Oncology

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) is at the forefront of cancer treatment and research. Our mission is to end cancer for life, and our diverse and dedicated teams work tirelessly to deliver personalized, compassionate, and cutting-edge care. Backed by pioneering research conducted at our Sloan Kettering Institute, our scientists collaborate to drive breakthroughs in cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. With a commitment to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, MSK stands as one of the top cancer hospitals nationally, recognized by U.S. News & World Report for over 30 years.

Exciting Opportunity: Postdoctoral Fellow in Computational Oncology

The Tansey lab at MSK is seeking talented Postdoctoral Fellows to join a highly collaborative and innovative program in Computational Oncology. We focus on developing advanced data science and machine learning methods to tackle critical challenges in cancer research. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups in the biomedical sciences and are proud to offer the Henry and Alexia Fernandez Computational Oncology Fellowship to outstanding candidates. MSK provides robust support for postdocs including competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits.

Core Skills & Abilities

• Lead research questions spanning bayesian statistics, graphical models, causal inference, active learning, spatial modeling, and deep generative models.
• Manage multiple projects involving complex biological and medical data analysis such as multi-omics, ex vivo drug screens, patient treatment histories, and spatial profiling of cancer tissues.
• Create novel computational methods to drive collaborative projects with high translational impact.

Key Qualifications

• Ph.D. holder or near completion in statistics, machine learning, computational biology, data science, or a related field (computer science, physics, biostatistics, bioinformatics).
• Proven research track record in relevant fields.
• No advanced biology or medicine knowledge required for candidates with strong quantitative backgrounds.

Pay Range: $55,439 – $100,940

Application Requirements

Please include a CV, cover letter, career statement, and contact information for two references in your application submission. For any questions, contact Dr. Wesley Tansey, Principal Investigator, at .

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are dedicated to diversity and inclusion in all recruiting and employment endeavors. Qualified individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected factors.

In accordance with federal law, MSK provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Examples include changes to the application process, alternative formats for documents, sign language interpreters, or specialized equipment.

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Additional Information:

• Company Name: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
• Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellow, Cancer Data Science