Position Title: Postdoctoral associate

Duties & Responsibilities: The statistical genetics research group of Dr. Yuehua Cui at Michigan State University invites applicants for a 2-3 year Postdoctoral Fellow position focusing on statistical analysis of next-generation sequencing data. The successful applicant will work with Dr. Cui to develop novel statistical methods for integrative genomic data analysis (including whole-genome sequencing, RNA-seq, ChIP-seq and copy number variants), collaborating with scientists from MSU, University of Wisconsin and Virginia Tech to carry out real data analysis. Specifically, the fellow will: (1) Analyze DNA variants, RNA-seq gene expression, ChIP-seq and copy number variants (CNVs) data, and associate different levels of genetic and genomic data with phenotypic variation in a newly funded NSF project aimed to understanding how genetic and epigenetic variation determines plant vigor in potato; (2) Develop novel statistical and computational methods to integrate various sources of “omics” data to elucidate the genetic and epigenetic bases underlying the variation of complex traits. Review of applications begins immediately.

Position Qualifications: Applicants should have a doctoral degree in Statistics/Biostatistics, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics or other relevant discipline with strong quantitative research background; Strong background in statistical modeling of large scale high dimensional data; Strong computational skills (R or C/C++ ) + (Python or Perl) in Unix/Linux environment; Excellent written and oral communication skills. Experience of analyzing next generation sequence data is a plus.

Salary Range: Based on NIH scale and MSU guideline

Benefits: MSU benefits (http://www.hr.msu.edu/benefits/index.htm)

Web Site: http://www.stt.msu.edu/~cui/

Application Address: To apply, please send CV, statement of research interests, contact information for three references, and 1-3 manuscripts to Dr. Yuehua Cui (Department of Statistics and Probability, Michigan State University)

Contact Email: cui@stt.msu.edu

Application Deadline: until filled.