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Virginia Institute for Psychiatric and Behavioral Genetics (VIPBG) at Virginia Commonwealth University conducts research on the genetic and environmental risk factors for a wide array of psychiatric phenotypes via twin, family, and molecular genetic studies. For detailed information on various aspects of the Division, please visit our website at: http://www.vipbg.vcu.edu.
Position Title:
Postdoctoral Fellowship
Duties & Responsibilities:
This is a statistical/behavioral genetics postdoctoral position applying genetic epidemiological and molecular genetic methodology to the study of anxiety and depressive disorders. It is a two-year position funded under the NIH study: NIMH R01MH087646 “The Role of Genes and Environment in Anxiety Spectrum Disorders” under the supervision of PI, Dr. Jack Hettema. The planned projects include phenotypic and risk factor refinement in twin, family, and population-based studies that will be incorporated into large-scale molecular genetic analyses of these phenotypes, including gene-by-environment interaction models.
Position Qualifications:
Ph.D. in statistical/behavioral genetics or a closely related field with similar training. Competence in the manipulation and analysis of large datasets via standard statistical packages is required. Prior experience in structural equation modeling (via MPlus and/or Mx) applied to individual subject and twin level data is highly desirable.
Salary Range:
$45,000-$60,000
Benefits:
Usual academic fellowship benefit package.
Web Site:
http://www.vipbg.vcu.edu
Application Address:
Interested applicants please send your CV, a statement describing research training and interests, and two letters of reference to Jack Hettema, M.D., Ph.D. at jhettema@vcu.edu. For additional information about the position, please contact Dr. Hettema.
Contact Email: jhettema@vcu.edu
Application Deadline:
04/01/2012 or until filled
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