University of California, San Francisco

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Statistical Genetics 

The UCSF Asthma Genetics Laboratory (AGL) is inviting applications for
postdoctoral fellows to participate in projects aimed at understanding
the genetic basis of complex diseases in racially admixed
populations. The AGL is a member of UCSF's Institute for Human
Genetics and has a highly interactive and multidisciplinary team of
physician-scientists, genetic epidemiologists, statisticians,
geneticists, and molecular biologists. The research environment is
enhanced by large, family-based and population based sample sets of
well phenotyped racially diverse individuals and strong national and
international collaborative ties.  The successful candidate will
participate in development of statistical methods, study design and
data analysis for genome-wide association studies, studies of
population stratification, and investigations of admixture mapping for
complex diseases.

A suitable candidate will hold a PhD in a quantitative science
(statistics, biostatistics, computer science, or mathematics) or
epidemiology and should have strong theoretical, analytical and
computational skills. Background in genetic epidemiology and
statistical genetics would be beneficial.  An ability to work
collaboratively and good communication skills are required.

Applicants should email a CV and letter of application, and arrange
for three or more letters of reference to be sent to: 
Dr. Esteban Gonzalez Burchard, M.D., M.P.H., Director, Asthma Genetics Laboratory
and UCSF DNA Bank, esteban@sfgh.ucsf.edu.  

UCSF is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.