Postdoc: Single-Nucleus Genomics in Psychiatry

Meyer Entsorgung; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 63,480 - 77,076; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision & dental

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University’s Center for Biomarker Research and Precision Medicine seeks a postdoctoral research fellow to analyze single-nucleus transcriptomic and methylation data, develop analytical pipelines, and publish findings in top journals.

The role emphasizes collaboration with local and external partners and offers strong publication and career development opportunities. Fellowship is initially for two years and onsite at VCU.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a PhD in psychiatric genetics or a related field.
• Applicants should possess excellent written English skills and a strong publication record demonstrating primary responsibility for drafting manuscripts.
• Expertise in Linux/Unix and in performing statistical and bioinformatic analyses using R or Python is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform statistical and bioinformatic analyses of these data, contribute to the development and optimization of analytical pipelines, and publish findings in leading scientific journals.

Skills

Linux/Unix

R/Python

Written English

Publication record

Education

PhD in psychiatric genetics

Tools

R

Python

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University’s Center for Biomarker Research and Precision Medicine seeks a postdoctoral research fellow to analyze single-nucleus transcriptomic and methylation data, develop analytical pipelines, and publish findings in top journals.

The role emphasizes collaboration with local and external partners and offers strong publication and career development opportunities. Fellowship is initially for two years and onsite at VCU.