Virginia Commonwealth University

Post-doc developing statistical methods for high-dimensional biological investigations

It has become possible to measure (hundreds of) thousands of genotypes, methylation markers, transcripts, and metabolites. These high-dimensional biological investigations offer great promise to better understand common diseases and improve their treatment.

The design and analysis of these high-dimensional biological investigations is often very challenging due to its complexity. We are therefore seeking a smart post-doctoral candidate who, in collaboration with other statisticians, will develop new original methods. In addition, he or she will apply and test these methods on several available data sets such as genome-wide association studies of common psychiatric disorders.
 

The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in statistics, applied mathematics, bioinformatics, computer science, genetics or a related field. The candidate should be able to implement the novel methods in a computer program, experience with R and/or C++ is a plus.
 

The post-doc will work at the Center for Biomarker Research and Personalized Medicine at the Medical College of Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) under the supervision of Drs Van den Oord and Bukszar. The project will be highly multidisciplinary and interactive involving multiple external collaborators. The position is initially for two years and offers ample opportunities for publishing articles and career development.

To apply/obtain more information please email your CV to Chanda Diep (diepcn@vcu.edu). VCU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities encouraged to apply.