The Chen Lab (https://kaifuchenlab.github.io) at the Boston Children's Hospital in Harvard Medical School is seeking a bioinformatics postdoctoral researcher. Candidates with rich experiences in epigenomics or spatial / single-cell multi-omics data analysis and a strong background in disciplines such as biology, physics, mathematics, statistics, or computer sciences, are highly encouraged to apply.

Research Opportunities

• Analyze high-resolution single-cell RNA-seq, ChIP-seq / Cut&Tag, ATAC-seq, MERFISH, RNA modification profiles, and Hi-C data to unravel spatial and temporal dimensions of biological processes.

• Investigate the regulatory mechanisms of gene expression, including intercellular communication, transcription factors, histone modifications, RNA modifications, 3D chromatin folding to gain insights into development and diseases.

• Develop innovative computational tools, statistical methods, artificial intelligence techniques, machine learning algorithms, or network models.

• Collaborate with clinicians and biologists to enhance research productivity, foster innovation, and facilitate translational applications.

Research Environment

At the Chen Lab, we foster an environment that promotes research freedom, self-motivation, and collaboration. We prioritize the diverse career goals of our lab members. The Lab is physically located in the Boston Children’s Hospital and academically affiliated with Harvard Medical School. Our location further offers proximity to multiple prestigious biomedical institutes, including the Dana-Farber Cancer Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The city also boasts a thriving high-tech industry.

Life in Boston

Boston consistently ranks as one of the Best Places to Live according to the U.S. News & World Report. This vibrant city is renowned for its safety, efficient public transportation system, rich historical and cultural heritage, world-class education and research institutions, and its natural beauty, including ocean beaches, islands, rivers, hills, and mountains that showcase the allure of all four seasons.

Commitment to Diversity

We are dedicated to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate based on race, gender identity, color, religion, age, disability, or national origin.

Salary Range

The salary for this position ranges from $65,000 to $76,000, commensurate with experience.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please submit your curriculum vitae (CV), a cover letter (or research statement), and the contact information of three referees to kaifu.chen@childrens.harvard.edu.