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The Center for Statistical Genetics is an interdisciplinary program which seeks to encourage research and training at the interface between human genetics and the mathematical sciences. The goals of the Center for Statistical Genetics are to: Build an intellectual community of faculty and students Promote methodological research to develop useful statistical and mathematical models and methods for genetic studies Foster the use of innovative models and methods to address problems in genetic studies of human health and disease Encourage collaboration and technology transfer between academia and private industry Provide interdisciplinary training to students and fellows Generate financial support for the research and training in statistical genetics at Michigan The human genome project is changing the practice of medicine and public health, and genetics is playing an ever more central role in all the biomedical sciences. This expanding role includes the mapping and sequencing of the human genome and the genomes of other organisms, the identification of all human genes and the cataloging of all common human genetic variants, the development of methods to assay the expression of many genes simultaneously, the investigation of the molecular evolution of human genes, and the translation of the resulting knowledge to address questions of human health and disease. These developments present remarkable opportunities for the prevention and cure of human disease, but require investigators working at the interface between human genetics and the mathematical sciences.
Position Title:
Statistical Genetic Analysts
Duties & Responsibilities:
Position Qualifications:
The Department of Biostatistics and Center for Statistical Genetics invite applications for MS- or PhD-level statistical genetic analysts. The successful candidate will join a collegial and productive research team focused on the statistical design and analysis of human genetic studies, and will focus particularly on next generation sequencing and genome-wide association studies of common human diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and/or late-onset blindness. Necessary qualifications for the position include a Master's or PhD degree in Biostatistics, Genetics, Epidemiology, or a related discipline; knowledge of statistics and genetics; experience with statistical software (R, SAS); a strong work ethic; the ability to work independently combined with willingness to work in a highly interactive and collegial group; and excellent written and oral communication skills. Desired qualifications include experience in the management of large studies; C, C++, Perl, and/or Java programming skills; and knowledge of statistical genetics and database management software. This is an opportunity to work in a challenging and rewarding research area that constantly poses new scientific and statistical problems.
Salary Range:
Benefits:
The Unviersity of Michigan offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits.
Web Site:
http://csg.sph.umich.edu/
Application Address:
Applicants should send resume, academic transcripts (if graduated within the last 5 years), and at least three letters of reference to: Michael Boehnke and Gonçalo Abecasis, Co-Chairs, Statistical Genetics Search Committee, c/o Dawn Keene, Department of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, 1420 Washington Heights, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-2029.
Contact Email: dhke@umich.edu
Application Deadline:
03/15/2010
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