Postdoctoral Fellow 
Quantitative Biology and Medicine Lab 

• Has a Ph.D. in computer science, mathematics, statistics, computer engineering, or a related discipline 
• Most importantly, highly skilled in programming, including Matlab, Python, and R
• Has relevant research experience with a proven publication record

• Manage interdisciplinary collaborations and projects 
• Develop complex computational models (outstanding programming skills required) to better understand complex biological processes, including diabetes, hypertension and ageing 
• Perform statistical analysis 
• Lead the publication of study findings 
• Work with undergraduate and graduate research assistants

• Multiscale modeling to understand the effect of aging on kidney function 
• Multiscale modeling to understand the race differences in the development of hypertension and response to treatments 
• Virtual patient platform for assessing drug efficacy and side effects in different patient cohorts, including pregnant women and children

• Curiosity about science, health and disease 
• Passion about learning and professional growth 
• Excellent technical writing skills and experience
• Proficiency in machine learning and the use of statistical software 
• Working knowledge of cell biology and physiology, sufficient to dig through biological and clinical literature for elusive data 
• Creativity, the ability to think outside the box 
• Willingness to work hard and strong drive to excel

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All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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