Postdoc: Functional Genomics & Neurodevelopment (Hybrid)

Mass General Brigham; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is looking for exceptional Postdoctoral Fellows in computational biology to join the Talkowski Laboratory at Massachusetts General Hospital. The role involves collaborating on research initiatives to analyze genomic variations related to neurodevelopment and psychiatric disorders. Candidates will engage in cutting-edge research using advanced bioinformatics tools.

Qualified individuals should possess a recent Ph.D. and experience with next-generation sequencing data. This is a hybrid position located at 185 Cambridge Street, Boston.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in human genetics, quantitative genetics, computational biology, bioinformatics, or computer science.
• Experience analyzing genomic data like WGS, WES, RNAseq.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for collaborative work.

Responsibilities

• Direct collaborative research initiatives in computational biology.
• Oversee studies related to functional genomics and multi-omics integration.
• Develop computational frameworks for genomics datasets.

Skills

First (or co‑first) author of peer‑reviewed scientific publications

Excellent English verbal and written communication skills

Able to work independently and in a team

Experience with bioinformatics tools and databases

Programming skills (i.e. R, Python, C++)

Advanced knowledge of statistical methods

Knowledge of neurobiology

Expertise in analyzing next‑generation sequencing data

Education

Ph.D. in human genetics or related fields

Job description

Mass General Brigham is looking for exceptional Postdoctoral Fellows in computational biology to join the Talkowski Laboratory at Massachusetts General Hospital. The role involves collaborating on research initiatives to analyze genomic variations related to neurodevelopment and psychiatric disorders. Candidates will engage in cutting-edge research using advanced bioinformatics tools.

Qualified individuals should possess a recent Ph.D. and experience with next-generation sequencing data. This is a hybrid position located at 185 Cambridge Street, Boston.