Postdoctoral Fellow In Statistical Genetics

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Boston invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Sofer lab at the Cardiovascular Institute (CVI). The fellow will develop and apply computational and statistical methods to understand health and disease phenotypes using genetic and omics data.

The role involves collaboration with statistics, bioinformatics, genetics and epidemiology experts, mentorship of students, and opportunities to pursue independent funding by the end of the fellowship.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biostatistics, Population Genetics, Computational Genomics, Genetic Epidemiology, Computer Science or equivalent.
• 0-1 year postdoctoral research experience in academic or industrial lab setting is preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with a diverse group of experts and pursue independent research.

Responsibilities

• Pursues research under PI supervision and develops independent work.
• Prepares and publishes scientific manuscripts under direction of PI.
• Develops expertise in lab/informatics/clinical research and gains independence.
• Engages in collaborative meetings, attends and leads seminars.
• Pursues independent funding near the end of the fellowship.

Skills

Genetic data handling

Statistical genetics

Computational genomics

Python

R

Postdoc experience

Education

Doctoral degree

M.D.

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you’re not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

The postdoctoral fellow will develop and apply computational/statistical methods utilizing genetic and omics data to understand health and disease phenotypes. The position is in the Sofer lab, at the CadioVascular Institute (CVI) at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Current areas of methodological applications in the group include genetic association analyses, variance components models, polygenic risk scores development, and data integration in diverse populations. Data types include genetics, metabolomics, RNA-seq, proteomics, and methylation. The fellow will be supported by NIH grants, and specific projects will depend on the fellow’s skills and interests, within the scope of the grants funding the lab. The fellow will work collaboratively with a diverse group of experts in statistics, bioinformatics, genetics, and epidemiology. They will have opportunities for mentorship of students. The candidate will ideally have background in handling large genetic data, familiarity with statistical genetics models, interest in the study of admixed populations, and passion for developing computational and statistical methods. Doctoral degree in Biostatistics, Population Genetics, Computational Genomics, Genetic Epidemiology, Computer Science, or equivalent, is required.

Job Description:

Primary Responsibilities:

• Abides by the institutional policies of BIDMC relating to health and safety, equality of opportunity and data storage and management. (essential)
• As a member of the research team, actively pursues research under the supervision of a principal investigator while developing skills for independent work. (essential)
• Receives training in and performs duties contributing to the investigational work of the team including formulation of research questions and design, conduct of experiments, and evaluation of results. (essential)
• Prepares and publishes scientific manuscripts under direction of PI. (essential)
• Develops expertise in desired lab skills/informatics/ physics/clinical research. Develops proficiency with research tools and equipment. Develops ability to work with more independence as the fellowship progresses (essential)
• Develops new ideas that promote current research; brings new expertise to the research program. (essential)
• teaching skills and provide supervision of students and their projects when appropriate. (essential)
• Engages in collaborative meetings with other research groups. Attends and leads scientific seminars. (essential)
• Learns to identify, acknowledge and correct deficiencies in one’s own performance. (essential)
• Under the direction of PI, pursues/secures independent funding near the end of the fellowship. (essential)

Required Qualifications:

• Doctoral Degree or M.D.
• 0-1 year of postdoctoral research experience in academic or industrial lab setting, and/or teaching assistantship in a university setting, and/or residency, and/or clinical duties beyond that of the qualifying doctoral degree.

Competencies:

• Decision Making: Ability to make decisions that are guided by general instructions and practices requiring some interpretation. May make recommendations for solving problems of moderate complexity and importance.
• Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are varied, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation using direct observation, knowledge and skills based on general precedents.
• Independence of Action: Ability to follow precedents and procedures. May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines. Seeks assistance when confronted with difficult and/or unpredictable situations. Work progress is monitored by supervisor/manager.
• Written Communications: Ability to summarize and communicate in English moderately complex information in varied written formats to internal and external customers.
• Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and communicate complex verbal information in English to medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.
• Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of concepts, practices and policies with the ability to use them in complex varied situations.
• Team Work: Ability to lead collaborative teams for larger projects or groups both internal and external to the Medical Center and across functional areas. Results have implications for the management and operations of multiple areas of the organization.
• Customer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service and staff training to meet customer service standards and expectations for the assigned unit(s). Resolves service issues in the assigned unit(s) in a timely and respectful manner.

Physical Nature of the Job:
Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Some elements of the job are sedentary, but the employee will be required to stand for periods of time or move throughout the hospital campus.

Pay Range:

$60,000.00 USD - $75,564.00 USD

The pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geographyof work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients’ lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

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