Post-doctoral position - Researchoma

ReSeARChOMA (research in SARCOMA) Group is a multidisciplinary translational team composed by Clinicians and Researchers of Humanitas Research Hospital and Humanitas University devoted to research in Sarcoma. We address a broad set of questions related to predictive markers, pharmacogenomics, and therapy response. Humanitas grants access to state-of-the-art research and top-notch support core facilities and attracts talented international scientists from across the world.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

We are committed to study sarcoma microenvironment (SME) and its interaction with tumor cells to develop – and to clinically validate – a predictive and prognostic score, combining artificial Intelligence and high throughput techniques. The project will require the application of state-of-the-art statistical and machine learning approaches, image analysis skills and their further development to address the unique complexities of the data.

The applicant is expected to:

• Have a PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or in related disciplines (such as Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Systems Biology, Mathematical biology);
• Have excellent communication, organizational and writing skills in English;
• Be motivated and independent, while being able to interact effectively with other members of the team.

Required skills

• Statistical modeling and machine learning (Stan or PyMC3 or similar);
• Programming (R or Python).

Desirable skills

• Digital image analysis;
• Causal Inference.

OFFER

We offer you a financial support for at least 3 years. You will be assisted in applying for personal fellowships during this time (Marie-Curie, HFSP, EMBO, National funding organizations). You will access to state-of-the-art infrastructure and core computing and experimental facilities in a vibrant, world-class research environment operating at an international level. Dedicated training programs available through Humanitas University to broaden your expertise and enhance your skill set.

You will find a stimulating and international research environment, a strong and dynamic network of international collaborators and – as part of the reSeARChOMA Group – you will benefit from established collaborations and access to centralized facilities with expertise in genomics cell biology, proteomics, cutting-edge microscopy, structural biology, technology development, and bioinformatics.