Join the Lab

Opportunities for postdocs, graduate students, bioinformatics specialists, and undergraduate researchers.

The Jeong Lab is building a computational and experimental genomics group at GIST to study genome evolution, epigenomic regulation, aging, and disease susceptibility. We welcome applications from people who enjoy quantitative biology, careful data analysis, and collaborative science.

Postdocs
Lead independent projects in evolutionary genomics, epigenomics, and computational biology.
2 openings
Graduate Students
Join through the Department of Life Sciences at GIST and develop a thesis project in genome science.
2 M.S.-Ph.D. or Ph.D.
Bioinformatics Specialist
Build analysis workflows for sequencing, comparative genomics, and long-read genome projects.
1 opening
Undergraduates
Learn computational biology through hands-on research and data analysis.
Rolling basis

Training and Career Development

The Jeong Lab aims to train scientists who can move confidently across academic, industry, and interdisciplinary research environments. Trainees are encouraged to discuss their goals early and shape their training accordingly. Projects in the lab are designed to build rigorous scientific thinking, strong computational skills, reproducible analysis practices, and clear communication.

Postdocs

Available positions 2 postdoctoral fellow positions

The lab is seeking highly motivated postdoctoral researchers with backgrounds in evolutionary genomics, bioinformatics, genomics, epigenomics, computational biology, or related fields. Strong programming skills are expected, including experience analyzing large genomic datasets.

evolutionary genomics bioinformatics genomics programming

Applicants should send a CV, a brief statement of research interests, and the names and contact information of three references.

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Graduate Students

Available positions 2 M.S.-Ph.D. integrated or Ph.D. positions

Graduate students join the lab through the Department of Life Sciences at GIST. The lab welcomes students interested in bioinformatics, comparative genomics, epigenomics, genome evolution, long-read sequencing, single-cell genomics, and computational approaches to aging and disease biology.

comparative genomics epigenomics single-cell data aging

Prospective students should email me with a description of their research interests, relevant coursework or research experience, and an academic transcript.

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Bioinformatics Specialist

Available positions 1 bioinformatics specialist position

The lab is recruiting a bioinformatics specialist with strong programming skills and experience analyzing sequencing or genomic datasets. Experience with workflow development, reproducible analysis, variant analysis, genome assembly, epigenomic data, or single-cell data is valuable.

Python/R sequencing data workflow development long-read sequencing preferred

Experience with long-read sequencing is preferred but not required. Applicants should send a CV or resume and a short description of relevant computational projects.

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Undergraduates

Available positions Open on a rolling basis

The lab also welcomes undergraduate students interested in computational biology, genomics, evolution, epigenetics, or aging research. Prior programming or statistics experience is helpful, but curiosity, consistency, and willingness to learn are most important.

computational biology genomics data analysis research training

Interested students should email me with a short introduction, research interests, relevant coursework, and any programming or research experience.

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