We are recruiting talented scientists to work problems at the interface of machine learning, systems biology, functional genomics and statistical genetics. Projects often involve high-dimensional “big data” analysis; integration of data across ancestry, modality, or phenotype; development of novel analysis methods, particularly within causal inference or machine learning; and/or collaboration with experimental groups. We strongly support individuals seeking collaborative or co-mentorship relationships with other groups at Penn.
Individuals with a strong background in statistics or machine learning, as well as individuals with a strong background in biological or phenotypic data analysis are encouraged to apply. In the latter case, co-mentorship arrangements may allow for an experimental component to your time in the group. We also have extensive experience teaching and mentoring trainees from marginalized communities. Individuals with backgrounds that are traditionally underreprestend in science are strongly encouraged to apply.
We are always interested in talking to talented potential postdoctoral researchers. Exceptional candidates may be considered for a fellow position within the Center for Computational Biomedicine. To apply, please send a cover letter summarizing your accomplishments, skillset and interest in our group; your CV and one representative manuscript to brielin@upenn.edu.
We are affiliated with the Graduate Group in Genomics and Computational Biology, the Graduate Group in Epidemiology and Biostatistics, the Applied Math and Computational Science graduate program, and the Department of Computer and Information Science graduate program. Current undergraduate or masters students interested in joining the group as a PhD student should apply to whichever of these programs is the best fit and indicate interest in our group in their application. Current Penn PhD students in these and other programs should feel free to reach out.
We consider hosting MSc students from the Master of Biomedical Informatics, Master of Biostatistics and Master of Applied Mathematics programs on a case by case basis. Current Penn MSc students should feel free to reach out.
We typically have room to support 1-2 undergraduate students full-time in the summer and/or part-time during the semester. Undergraduate students will usually be paired with postdocs or senior graduate students, depending on availability. Support can come in the form of various summer programs at Penn, independent study course credit towards degree requirements, work-study, or directly from the group. Current Penn undergraduate students should feel free to reach out.