Cornell University, CVM Department of Population Medicine & Diagnostic Sciences
(posted 2026/01/12, listed until 2026/04/30)Position Description
Postdoctoral
Associate in Multi-omics analysis
Dr. Serpa’s
Laboratory - Cyte
Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences
College of Veterinary Medicine
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
Cyte – Cytopathology Research Lab, led by Dr. Priscila Serpa, is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Associate to conduct cutting-edge bioinformatics research in genomics, whole-genome and exome sequencing, single-cell RNA, miRNomics, spatial transcriptomics, and mass spectrometry data. The successful candidate will work on two funded projects to identify novel biomarkers and techniques for diagnosing cancer in animals. The candidate should be able to work independently, be highly enthusiastic about conducting cancer research, and ideally be committed to pursuing a career in the field. In addition to research (95%), applicants will be encouraged to participate in career development activities (5%) both within and outside the university. The candidate will collaborate with pathologists to validate findings and contribute to high-impact publications.
Postdoctoral Associates receive competitive salaries according to the Cornell University Postdoctoral Associate stipend system. Start date is negotiable; the position has a duration of one-year with options for renewal based on performance, productivity, and funding. Position expected start date in Spring 2026.
Key
Responsibilities:
•
Develop
and implement bioinformatics pipelines for processing and analyzing data.
•
Integrate
multi-omics datasets to identify regulatory networks and biomarkers of cancer.
•
Collaborate
to design experiments and interpret results.
•
Prepare
manuscripts for publication and present findings at conferences.
• Contribute to grant writing and mentorship of students.
Required
Qualifications:
•
Ph.D.
in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genomics, Computer Science, or a
related field.
•
Strong
programming skills and familiarity with Omics data analysis and integration.
•
Track
record of peer-reviewed publications in bioinformatics/multi-omics data.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Preferred
Qualifications:
•
Experience
with cloud computing and high-performance clusters (HPC).
•
Experience
with machine learning and network biology.
• Background in cancer research.
Pay
Range:
$62,232.00 - $81,000.00
To apply visit https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/31509 and submit a cover letter, full CV, and contact information of three professional references. Applications will be reviewed as received, and the position will remain open until filled.
If you have any questions, please email Dr. Serpa at serpa@cornell.edu.
The College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University is recognized internationally as a leader in public health, biomedical research, animal medicine, and veterinary medical education.
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Pay Ranges:
The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:
- Prior relevant work or industry experience.
- Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
- Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)
- Unique applicable skills.
Application Materials Required:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Three references (actual letters acceptable but not required, just names and email addresses )
Further Info: