We’re Hiring!
We are seeking highly motivated and creative researchers to join our interdisciplinary research team. Our lab focuses on integrative cancer omics, functional proteomics, and AI-driven bioinformatics tool development, with the goal of translating complex data into actionable insights for precision oncology. We are currently recruiting for the following positions:
Position 1: Postdoc Fellow (Bioinformatics & Computational Biology)
We welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in bioinformatics, computational biology, cancer biology, machine learning, or related fields. Ideal candidates will have a strong publication record, experience working with large-scale omics datasets, and a genuine interest in translational cancer research.
Current research themes include:
- Developing bioinformatics tools for data integration, visualization, and interpretation
- Building computational frameworks to identify novel cancer vulnerabilities through multi-omics analysis, with a focus on proteogenomics and metabolomics in lung and breast cancer
- Conducting translational modeling by integrating omics data from patient tumors and preclinical models (e.g., cell lines, organoids, PDXs)
- Training and fine-tuning foundation models and large language models (LLMs) for diverse applications in biomedical research
Postdoctoral fellows will have the opportunity to work closely with experimental collaborators and clinicians, contribute to high-impact publications, and develop research directions aligned with their career goals.
Position 2: Experimental Scientist (Wet Lab)
We are also seeking a highly motivated and experienced experimental scientist to join the lab. This role will play a central part in translating data-driven hypotheses into rigorous experimental validation and biologically meaningful insights, working closely with computational researchers in a data-driven research environment. The successful candidate will contribute intellectually to the design, execution, and interpretation of experiments that validate discoveries derived from large-scale omics analyses.
This position is open at the Postdoctoral Fellow, Research Scientist, or Research Specialist level, depending on the candidate’s experience, independence, and career goals.
Responsibilities may include:
- Design, execute, and troubleshoot molecular and cell biology experiments to validate computationally derived hypotheses
- Collaborate closely with computational biologists to co-develop experimental strategies informed by integrative analysis of high-dimensional omics data
- Generate high-quality, reproducible experimental results suitable for publication in translational cancer research studies
- Lead or co-lead focused experimental projects to develop first-author manuscripts
- Apply experimental approaches in relevant cancer preclinical models (e.g., cell lines, organoids, or other model systems, depending on project needs)
- Establish and maintain robust experimental workflows, documentation practices, and quality standards for the wet-lab component of the research program
This position is ideal for an experimental scientist who enjoys working in a collaborative, and intellectually engaged setting, and who is excited about leveraging computational insights to drive targeted, high-impact experimental discovery.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in biology, biochemistry, cancer biology, or a related field, with substantial hands-on wet-lab experience
- Demonstrated ability to independently design, execute, and troubleshoot experiments in molecular and/or cell biology
- Prior experience generating reproducible, publication-quality experimental data in an academic or industry research setting
- Comfort working in a collaborative, data-driven research environment, with interest in translational cancer research
- Ability to contribute intellectually to experimental design, data interpretation, and manuscript preparation
- Experience mentoring or training others is a plus, but not required
To apply:
Please email a single PDF containing the following materials to JLiLab1025@gmail.com:
- A brief cover letter describing your research interests and career goals
- Your most recent CV
- Contact information for three references
Please use the subject line:
- Computational Postdoc Application – Your Name – Your Institution, or
- Wet Lab Postdoc/Scientist Application - Your Name - Your Institution