Translational Genomics Postdoc — Neurodevelopment & Disease

Mass General Physicians Organization; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 71,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship

Job summary

Mass General Physicians Organization seeks postdoctoral candidates in computational biology, bioinformatics, and statistical genetics. You will perform translational genomics research at MGH CGM, Broad Institute, and Harvard Medical School, driving analyses of single-cell data, Hi-C, ATAC-seq, and various sequencing datasets to identify actionable targets. Visa sponsorship is available for postdocs.

Qualifications

• PhD in human genetics, quantitative genetics, computational biology, bioinformatics, or computer science.
• Strong background in human genetics, statistical genetics, and/or computational biology.
• Experience with genome and transcriptome sequencing datasets; excellent interpersonal skills for collaboration across institutions.

Responsibilities

• Direct collaborative research to determine functional impact of genomic variations.
• Oversee functional genomics analyses in neuronal models, organoids, and CRISPR-edited systems.
• Develop computational frameworks for integrating multi-omics data and interpreting molecular signatures.

Skills

Programming skills

English communication

Genetics background

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Publications

Education

PhD in genetics/computational biology

Doctoral Degree

Tools

Bioinformatics tools

R

Python

C++

Job description

Mass General Physicians Organization seeks postdoctoral candidates in computational biology, bioinformatics, and statistical genetics. You will perform translational genomics research at MGH CGM, Broad Institute, and Harvard Medical School, driving analyses of single-cell data, Hi-C, ATAC-seq, and various sequencing datasets to identify actionable targets. Visa sponsorship is available for postdocs.