I am looking for multiple highly-motivated students and postdoc to work together on exciting research projects.
Welcome to contact me if you are interested.

Postdoctoral scientist position: One position is available immediately on relevant research directions. We collaborate across Columbia University, Duke University, UC Santa Cruz, and Johns Hopkins to advance understanding of gene regulation, cellular mechanisms, and human health. Dr. Hou’s group has designated access to high-performance computing (H100 GPUs).

Role & Impact: We are recruiting a creative, rigorous Postdoctoral Research Scientist to design and deploy new methods on large-scale datasets (e.g., NIH-funded and consortia resources). You will:

• Lead and co-lead projects in AI for genomics (e.g., generative models, transformers, agentic workflows) and/or statistical learning (e.g., network & spatiotemporal modeling, functional/longitudinal data, time-series).
• Analyze single-cell/spatial multi-omics and epigenomic data in applications spanning development, cancer, neurodegeneration, and immunology.
• Publish in top venues, present at major conferences, and contribute to open-source software.
• Receive tailored mentorship in grant writing (e.g., NIH K99/R00), career planning, and leadership.

Ideal Background: We welcome candidates grounded in one or more of the following:

• Generative AI/transformers, agentic AI, deep learning
• Computational genomics, network modeling, spatiotemporal/functional data analysis, time-series
• Strong programming in R and/or Python; best practices in reproducible research
• Excellent communication, independence, and collaboration skills

The candidate should hold a PhD (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Biostatistics/Statistics, Mathematics, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field by the start date.

Current PhD/MSc/MPH students: GRA positions for PhD students are available immediately. RA positions for MSc/MPH students depend on qualifications; please email me with your research interests and CV.

Prospective PhD students: I have fundings to support 1-2 PhD students. If you are interested, please send me your CV and, at the same time, list me as your preferred mentor in your PhD application. Our department has a PhD admission committee to handle PhD student applications. All applications will be carefully reviewed.