Scientist

Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics; Nijmegen; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics in Nijmegen is inviting applications for a 3-year Postdoctoral Research Scientist position in Statistical Genomics/Genetic Epidemiology. The role focuses on analyzing genetic correlates of social behaviour from infancy onward and building on current work with the EAGLE consortium.

The successful candidate will work closely with Dr Beate St Pourcain in the Population Genetics of Human Communication group, with an emphasis on international collaboration

Qualifications

• PhD in Statistical Genomics, Genetic Epidemiology, Medical Statistics, Bioinformatics, or a related quantitative discipline.
• Experience with omics data analysis.
• Strong computational background and scripting skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out genomic analyses examining genetic correlates of social behaviour from infancy onwards, approximating developmental change.
• Collaborate with Dr Beate St Pourcain and the Population Genetics of Human Communication group.

Skills

Omics methods

Computational background

Programming languages

Education

PhD in Statistical Genomics

Tools

R

Python

Perl

Shell scripting

Job description

Arbeidsvoorwaarden

Naam functie Statistisch analist

Soort werklocatie

Postcode en/of plaats 6525XD NIJMEGEN

Uren per week 39 - 39 Uur per week

Soort werktijd

Omschrijving functie

3-year Postdoctoral Research Scientist Position in Statistical Genomics/Genetic Epidemiology Post Doc Language and Genetics full-time This three-year postdoctoral research scientist position is funded by the Max Planck Society and embedded within the Max Planck Institute (MPI) for Psycholinguistics.

Job description The postdoctoral researcher will carry out genomic analyses examining genetic correlates of social behaviour from infancy onwards, approximating developmental change, and build directly on current work within the EAGLE consortium . The work aims to better understand the trajectories of mental health outcomes, including genetic links with neurodevelopmental conditions, and changes in brain-related phenotypes.

The successful applicant will work closely with Dr Beate St Pourcain as part of the Population Genetics of Human Communication group at the MPI for Psycholinguistics.

The position provides excellent opportunities for international networking, interdisciplinary collaboration, and career development, including links to the Gene Amsterdam Network .

Requirements

The successful applicant will hold, or expect to obtain shortly, a PhD in Statistical Genomics, Genetic Epidemiology, Medical Statistics, Bioinformatics, or a related quantitative discipline involving the analysis of omics datasets.

Essential qualifications include

• Familiarity with 'Omics' methods to analyse the genetic architecture of human phenotypes
• A strong computational background, with experience in one or more programming languages (e.g. R, Python, Perl, or shell scripting)

Desirable experience includes

• Structural equation modelling (e.g. lavaan)
• Meta-analysis methods (e.g. metafor)
• Familiarity with neuroimaging phenotypes
• Familiarity with the complex genetic architecture underlying conditions such as autism or ADHD

What we offer you

• A full-time position (39 hours per week) with a fixed term of 3 years. The proposed starting dat...