BACKGROUND

Two postdoctoral positions in statistical genetics/genetic epidemiology are immediately available. The successful candidate will work on projects related to genome-wide association studies and large-scale candidate gene studies for common complex human diseases such as coronary artery disease, heart failure, and childhood obesity.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The candidate will help develop and implement statistical/computational methods for problems arising from genome-wide association studies. Possible research projects include, but are not limited to, developing statistical methods for gene-based association analysis, gene-gene interactions, pathway- and genetic network-based analysis, disease risk prediction using genome-wide marker data, association analysis for admixed populations, analysis of copy number variations, and developing the necessary software packages. Projects can be tailored to suit the candidate’s research interest and expertise.

REQUIREMENTS

A suitable candidate should have a doctoral degree in a quantitative field, such as statistics, biostatistics, bioinformatics, computational biology, computer science, mathematics or physics, with interest in genetics/genomics. Candidates with doctoral degrees in genetics or related fields with strong computational and statistical expertise are also encouraged to apply.

A successful candidate should also demonstrate ability in scientific programming (preferably in C/C++, PERL), and ability of independent thinking and possession of excellent communication and writing skills.

TERMS

Funding is available for three years, contingent upon the candidate’s satisfactory progress.

LOCALE

University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Philadelphia, PA 19104

COMPENSATION

Salary is commensurate with qualifications but will equal or exceed NIH post-doctoral stipends.

HOW TO APPLY

For inquiries and to apply please send (preferably by email) a cover letter indicating relevant experience, CV, publication reprints, a statement of research interest, and contact information for three references to

Dr. Mingyao Li
Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
624 Blockley Hall, 423 Guardian Drive
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: (215) 746-3916; Fax: (215) 573-4865
Email: mingyao[at]mail.med.upenn.edu
http://www.cceb.upenn.edu/faculty/?id=159

DEADLINE: Until positions are filled.