Postdoc: Psychiatric & Substance Use Disorders — Bioinformatics

Statistics Interest Group; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 63,480 - 77,076; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Generous paid leave

Tuition benefits

Professional development opportunities

Access to research facilities

Job summary

Virginia Commonweath Universiry seeks a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join its BPM/Medicine team. You will perform statistical and bioinformatic analyses on large-scale transcriptomic and methylation data related to psychiatric and substance use disorders.

The role emphasizes pipeline development, collaboration with partners, and two-year tenure with opportunities for publication and career growth. Strong English and a proven publication record are essential.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a PhD in bioinformatics, data science, statistics, psychiatric genetics or a related field.
• Excellent written English skills and a strong publication record demonstrating primary responsibility for drafting manuscripts.
• Expertise in Linux/Unix and R or Python is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform statistical and bioinformatic analyses of large-scale transcriptomic and methylation data.
• Contribute to development and optimization of analytical pipelines.
• Publish findings in leading scientific journals and collaborate with local and external partners.

Skills

Linux/Unix

Excellent written English

Strong publication record

Education

PhD in bioinformatics, data science, statistics, psychiatric genetics or related field

Tools

R

Python

Linux/Unix

Job description

Virginia Commonweath Universiry seeks a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join its BPM/Medicine team. You will perform statistical and bioinformatic analyses on large-scale transcriptomic and methylation data related to psychiatric and substance use disorders.

The role emphasizes pipeline development, collaboration with partners, and two-year tenure with opportunities for publication and career growth. Strong English and a proven publication record are essential.