Computational Systems Biology and Bioinformatics Lab


 

Postdoctoral positions (2019)

Postdoctoral positions are available for a wide range of research projects in the predictive modelling and knowledge representation of protein-ligand interactions, biological network analysis, and computer-aided drug design. Self-motivated and independent individuals, who have a relevant background and research experience in computer science, statistics, bioinformatics, computational chemistry, biophysics or a related field, are especially encouraged to apply.

Please email application along with CV and 3 letters of recommendation to: lxi0003"at"hunter.cuny.edu


Ph.D. and M.S. graduate studies (2019)

There are a great number of research opportunities for individuals with interests in developing and/or applying computational and quantitative methods to address fundamental and practical problems in biomedical sciences and drug discovery. The research projects that we are undertaking inlcude the development of novel algorithms to predict the mode of drug actions, the design of new anti-cancer and anti-infectious therapeutics, and the multi-scale simulation of dynamic cellullar behavior etc. The individual in the lab will gain not only broad expertise in programming, algorithms, and the application of advanced bioinformatics, molecular modeling, and systems biology tools, but also fundamental knowledges in biology and chemistry.

Regardless of academic backgrounds, successful candidates will have a passion to bridge computational/information technology and biological sciences, desire to learn new things, and motivation of hard working. Prospective students may contact Lei Xie for more information (email: lxi0003"at"hunter.cuny.edu) and should apply for the graduate program in the CUNY.

Undergraduate studies

Undergraduate students, especially those enrolled in the quantitative biology program, will have opportunities to gain hand-on experiences in bioinformatics and molecular modeling, at the same time, potentially contributing to exciting new discoveries. To get involved in the research, specific knowledge is not necessary, but motivation and curiosity are essential. We have worked with high school students productively, leading to publications. For instance, Mr. Jerry Li's work in side effects of cholesterol controlling drugs was published in PLoS Comp Biol. and was reported in the press. Interested individuals may contact Lei Xie for more information (email: lxi0003"at"hunter.cuny.edu).