Postdoc: Genomics & Multi-Omic Research Fellow

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); Presencial; USD 63 000 - 69 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The Raffield lab in the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) Department of Genetics is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate with a background in Human Genetics, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Computational Biology, or a related field.

The individual will be responsible for large-scale genomic and multi-omic analyses of traits related to cardiometabolic disease and Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias across populations.

Qualificações

• PhD in Genetics, Epidemiology, Biostatistics/Statistics, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, or a related field.
• Strong scientific communication skills and enthusiasm for team science.
• Experience analyzing large genomic datasets and/or epidemiological analyses in cohort/biobank studies is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Lead cross-cohort omics analyses within TOPMed initiatives.
• Analyze bulk and single-cell expression QTLs, metabolomics, and proteomics data across populations.
• Collaborate across institutions to develop a multi-year research plan and maximize scientific productivity.
• Pursue independent grant funding and career development opportunities.

Conhecimentos

Scientific communication

Team science

Formação académica

PhD in Genetics, Epidemiology, Biostatistics/Statistics, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics

Ferramentas

High-performance computing

Cloud computing

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Raffield lab in the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) Department of Genetics is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate with a background in Human Genetics, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Computational Biology, or a related field.

The individual will be responsible for large-scale genomic and multi-omic analyses of traits related to cardiometabolic disease and Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias across populations.