HMS - Postdoctoral Fellow in Biomedical Informatics

Harvard University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

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Job summary

Harvard University in Boston is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in Biomedical Informatics in the O’Connor lab. The ideal candidate holds a Ph.D. and has experience in computational methods development, particularly in human genetics. Responsibilities include developing methods for genetic variation comparison and analyzing GWAS data. The position offers a salary based on years post-PhD, benefits eligibility, and a collaborative environment in a renowned academic institution.

Qualifications

• Experience in computational methods development.
• At least one peer‑reviewed first‑author publication.

Responsibilities

• Develop methods to compare genetic architectures of rare vs. common genetic variation.
• Analyze GWAS data using graphical models and genome-wide genealogies.
• Integrate rare protein coding genetic association data with functional and machine learning-derived features.
• Characterize genetic architecture of autism.

Skills

Computational methods development

Human genetics

Education

Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in computational human genetics or related fields

Job description

HMS - Postdoctoral Fellow in Biomedical Informatics

Title HMS - Postdoctoral Fellow in Biomedical Informatics

School Harvard Medical School

Department/Area ***

Position Description

We invite applicants for a postdoctoral fellow position in the O’Connor lab at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts, in the field of computational human genetics. Prospective postdoctoral researchers should hold a Ph.D. by the time they would begin their position. We are most interested in applicants who have experience in computational methods development, in human genetics or a different field.

Possible Areas of Research

• Developing methods to compare the genetic architecture of rare vs. common genetic variation
• Developing methods to analyze GWAS data using graphical models and genome-wide genealogies
• Developing methods to integrate rare protein coding genetic association data with functional and machine learning‑derived features
• Developing methods to characterize the genetic architecture of autism

Salary and Benefits

This position is salaried and benefits eligible. Information regarding postdoctoral fellow salary, which is determined by the number of years post PhD, and benefits can be found at https://postdoc.hms.harvard.edu/guidelines.

With this appointment, you are represented by the Harvard Academic Workers ( HAW ) – UAW for purposes of collective bargaining and matters affecting your compensation and working conditions.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

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Basic Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in areas such as computational human genetics or related fields
• At least one peer‑reviewed first‑author publication

Special Instructions

Required documents:

• Statement of Research for Ph.D. work
• Cover Letter describing your interest in the lab and initial ideas for new research directions or projects you could undertake in the lab.
• Note with names and contact information for three people who have agreed to serve as your reference
• One first-author publication or preprint

Please submit application documents through the ARIeS portal.

Contact Information

Brian Meade,
Countway Library, Administration Suite
695 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115

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