Postdoc: Pangenomics & Epigenomics for Rare Disease

Children's Mercy KC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Mercy seeks a postdoctoral research fellow to lead projects in pangenomics, epigenomics and transcriptomics within GA4K, aiming to better diagnose rare pediatric diseases. The role involves learning and applying pangenome analysis techniques, designing algorithms for personalized genomes, and developing tools based on variation graphs to study epigenetic states of structural variants.

The candidate will work closely with Dr Groza, contribute to rare variant prioritization, and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or MD (or related doctoral level) required.
• 1–2 years of relevant research experience preferred.
• Strong background in computational genomics is expected.

Responsibilities

• Conduct original research applying data science to improve child health.
• Analyze research data and report results.
• Attend/participate in scholarly activities and rounds.
• Mentor graduate students.
• Perform laboratory work across genomics-related disciplines.

Skills

Genomics

Data science

Pangenomics

Epigenomics

Education

PhD or MD

Tools

Variation graphs

Job description

Children's Mercy seeks a postdoctoral research fellow to lead projects in pangenomics, epigenomics and transcriptomics within GA4K, aiming to better diagnose rare pediatric diseases. The role involves learning and applying pangenome analysis techniques, designing algorithms for personalized genomes, and developing tools based on variation graphs to study epigenetic states of structural variants.

The candidate will work closely with Dr Groza, contribute to rare variant prioritization, and