Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. As the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, Moffitt employs some of the best and brightest minds from around the world. Join a dedicated team of nearly 11,000 who are shaping the future we envision. Moffitt has been recognized as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation and is continually named one of the Tampa Bay Times' Top Workplaces. Summary Postdoctoral Fellow in Bioinformatics - Chemoproteomics & Cancer Functional Genomics Position Overview A postdoctoral fellow position is available for a highly motivated scientist with expertise in bioinformatics, chemoproteomics, and functional genomics. The successful candidate will participate in research projects leveraging large-scale chemoproteomics datasets, integrating these with public cancer genomics resources, and mining CRISPR screening data to advance cancer biology and therapeutic discovery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze and integrate high-dimensional chemoproteomics datasets with multi-omotic data (e.g., genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics) from public repositories such as DepMap and TCGA
• Develop, implement, and maintain robust computational pipelines in R and other programming languages (e.g., Python) for data processing, statistical analysis, and visualization
• Mine and interpret large-scale CRISPR screening datasets to identify novel cancer dependencies and therapeutic targets, utilizing resources such as DepMap and published CRISPR screens
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams of biologists, chemists, and clinicians to design and execute integrative studies, and contribute to the functional validation of computational predictions
• Present research findings at internal meetings and national/international conferences; publish results in high-impact journals
• Mentor junior researchers and contribute to grant writing and manuscript preparation

Required Qualifications:

• PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Cancer Biology, Genomics, or a related field is required
• Demonstrated expertise in R and proficiency in other programming languages (e.g., Python)
• Experience working with and mining large public cancer genomics databases, such as DepMap and TCGA
• Proven track record in analyzing and integrating chemoproteomics and/or functional genomics datasets, especially CRISPR screening data
• Strong understanding of statistics and machine learning concepts as applied to biological data
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a history of publishing in peer-reviewed journals
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with drug development and/or chemistry
• Familiarity with AI/ML approaches for biological data analysis.
• Prior experience in cancer research or translational bioinformatics

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants should submit a CV, a cover letter outlining research experience and interests, and contact information for three references. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Salary Range Salary ranges posted for this position represent the expected base pay range for the role. Actual compensation may vary based on location and a variety of job-related factors, including experience, skills, education, and internal equity among Team Members in similar positions. We are committed to maintaining fair and equitable pay practices and regularly review compensation to ensure alignment across our workforce. Moffitt Career Site If you have the vision, passion, and dedication to contribute to our mission, then we have a place for you! 1. Equal Employment Opportunity Moffitt Cancer Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran or disabled status. We seek candidates whose skills, and personal and professional experience, have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. 2. Reasonable Accommodation Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Moffitt endeavors to make moffitt.org/careers accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact one of the Human Resources receptionists by phone at 813-745-7899 or by email at HRReceptionists@moffitt.org. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. Read more information about your EEO rights under the law . Transparency in Coverage Rule