Postdoc Scientist: Gene-Environment QTL in Respiratory Disease

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 64,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kelada Lab at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a post-doctoral research associate to study gene-environment interactions with air pollution and respiratory disease. The role centers on generating and analyzing datasets from genetically diverse mice to identify quantitative trait loci that influence ozone response.

You will work with the UNC bioinformatics team and contribute to manuscripts and conference talks.

Qualifications

• Experience with quantitative genetic analysis, particularly QTL mapping.

Responsibilities

• Lead generation and analysis of datasets using Collaborative Cross mice to identify QTL for ozone response.
• Analyze gene expression and chromatin accessibility to identify expression and accessibility QTL.
• Collaborate with lab members and the UNC bioinformatics team; contribute to manuscripts and presentations.

Skills

Quantitative genetics

Education

PhD in Genetics or a related field

Job description

The Kelada Lab at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a post-doctoral research associate to study gene-environment interactions with air pollution and respiratory disease. The role centers on generating and analyzing datasets from genetically diverse mice to identify quantitative trait loci that influence ozone response.

You will work with the UNC bioinformatics team and contribute to manuscripts and conference talks.