Position Title: Postdoctoral Research Position in Statistical Genetics and Genomics

Duties & Responsibilities: Postdoctoral Research Fellow position in statistical genetics and genomics is available at Harvard School of Public Health. This position involves developing and applying statistical and computational methods for analysis of high-throughput genomic and epigenetic data in population-based and clinical studies, especially next generation sequencing association studies, genes and environment, genome-wide association studies and epigenetic association studies. We seek an individual with strong statistical, computing and genetic backgrounds and who has expertise in some subset of high dimensional data analysis, statistical genomics, genome-wide analysis, gene-environment interactions, and epigenetics. The work will involve both methodological research with department faculty and collaboration with subject matter researchers.

Position Qualifications: Ph.D. in a quantitative field, e.g., statistics or biostatistics, computer sciences, strong quantitative research background, statistical and programming proficiency, strong genetic knowledge, as well as good written and oral communication skills. Applications from minority and female candidates are especially encouraged. Harvard University is an AA/EOE.

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Web Site: http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/departments/biostatistics/fellowship-opportunities

Application Address: Scientific questions regarding this position can be sent to Xihong Lin at xlin@hsph.harvard.edu. To apply, send cover letter describing your research interests and interest in the position, with CV and names of three references. In your application, please reference "Lin Statistical Genomics Postdoc". Application materials should be sent by email (preferred) to biostat_postdoc@hsph.harvard.edu, or mail to: Postdoc Search, c/o Vickie Beaulieu, Department of Biostatistics, Harvard School of Public Health, 655 Huntington Avenue, Building 2, 4th Floor, Boston MA 02115.

Contact Email: vbeaulie@hsph.harvard.edu

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