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Aziz Khan

8 months ago

Fully-funded PhD Positions in Computational Biology, Cancer Genomics, and Machine Learning at MBZUAI Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence in United Arab Emirates

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PhD

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

The PhD positions are fully funded, covering tuition fees and providing a stipend. Additional benefits may include health insurance and support for research activities. Details are available on the MBZUAI PhD program website.

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Expired

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United Arab Emirates

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Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence

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Keywords

Computer Science
Data Science
Machine Learning
Biology
Computational Biology
Precision Medicine
Open Science
Medical Science
Transcriptional Regulation
Omics
Epigenetic

About this position

Fully-funded PhD positions are available in the Computational Biology & Cancer Regulatory Genomics Lab at the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Led by Assistant Professor Aziz Khan, the lab focuses on cutting-edge research at the intersection of computational biology, cancer genomics, epigenomics, and machine learning. The group develops and utilizes open-source tools and methods to analyze, integrate, and interpret large-scale multi-omics cancer data, aiming to advance precision medicine and understand gene regulation, especially the role of the non-coding regulatory genome.

Research in the lab bridges biology, multi-omics, artificial intelligence, and data science, with a strong emphasis on open science and reproducibility. The team is committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment, recognizing the importance of diversity in people, ideas, and data for scientific creativity and discovery. Recent lab achievements include contributions to international resources like the JASPAR database and high-impact publications in Nature and other leading journals.

Applicants should have a strong background in computational biology, computer science, bioinformatics, or related fields, with experience in genomics, machine learning, or multi-omics data analysis being highly desirable. The PhD program at MBZUAI is fully funded, covering tuition and providing a stipend, with additional benefits such as health insurance and research support. English language proficiency and academic excellence are required as per university standards.

To apply, candidates should visit the MBZUAI application portal and review the PhD program requirements. Prospective students are encouraged to explore the lab's research at khanlab.bio to ensure alignment with their interests. For more information, visit the official program page or contact the supervisor directly via LinkedIn.

Funding details

The PhD positions are fully funded, covering tuition fees and providing a stipend. Additional benefits may include health insurance and support for research activities. Details are available on the MBZUAI PhD program website.

What's required

Applicants should hold a relevant undergraduate or master's degree in computational biology, computer science, bioinformatics, or a related field. Strong background in biology, genomics, machine learning, or data science is preferred. Experience with multi-omics data analysis, programming, and open science practices is advantageous. English language proficiency and academic excellence are required as per MBZUAI PhD program standards.

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