05/12/2012
University of Southern California

Company Information: Department of Preventive Medicine NIEHS-funded T32 training grant in "environmental genomics" USC is one of the nation's leading departments of epidemiology and biostatistics, with particularly strong research programs in environmental health, cancer genetics, and statistical methodology.

Position Title: Postdoctoral Fellowship in Environmental Genomics

Duties & Responsibilities: Advanced multi-disciplinary training and research in environmental and genetic epidemiology and statistical methods. Trainees will be offered individual mentorship in their research area, numerous opportunities for collaboration, various enrichment activities, and opportunities to help guide pre-doctoral trainees in this program.

Position Qualifications: Ph.D. in epidemiology, genetics, biostatistics or related disciplines. Demonstrable interest in a research career in environmental and genetic epidemiology or development of relevant statistical methods. Record of publications in one or more of these areas. We are particularly seeking individuals looking for training relevant to NIEHS's core mission about the health effects of external environmental exposures and host factors (e.g., genetics) that modify these effects.

Salary Range: NIH postdoctoral salary scale, with institutional supplementation negotiable

Benefits: Full benefits available comparable to USC regular staff members.

Web Site: http://keck.usc.edu/Education/Academic_Department_and_Divisions/Department_of_Preventive_Medicine.aspx

Application Address: Duncan C. Thomas, Ph.D Professor of Biostatistics Department of Preventive Medicine University of Southern California 2001 N Soto St, SSB-202F Los Angeles, CA 90089-9234 Please send CV, personal statement, and contact info for 3 references by email to Dr. Thomas

Contact Email: dthomas@usc.edu

Application Deadline: 06/15/2012