Position Title: Postdoctoral Scholar

Duties & Responsibilities: This is a two year-postdoctoral position in Dr. Yu Zhang's lab (http://stat.psu.edu/~yuzhang) at the Pennsylvania State University (University Park campus). We are seeking highly motivated individuals to develop novel statistical and computational methods for analyzing large-scale genomics and genetics data from next-generation sequencing technologies. The successful candidate will join a dynamic group of graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and faculty. Potential opportunities exist to collaborate with researchers at Penn State in centers such as the Center for Medical Genomics (http://www.huck.psu.edu/center/medical-genomics), the Center for Eukaryotic Gene Regulation (http://www.huck.psu.edu/center/eukaryotic-gene-regulation), and the Center for Molecular Toxicology and Carcinogenesis (http://www.cmtc.psu.edu/).

Position Qualifications: Candidates should have PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, Applied Mathematics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, or related field, as well as genuine interests in biomedical and genome research.  Outstanding computing and communication skills are required. Prior work in statistical/computational genomics/genetics is preferred.

Salary Range: Competitive and depends on research experience.

Benefits:

Web Site: http://stat.psu.edu/~yuzhang

Application Address: Please send CV, letter of intent, and contact details of at least three references to Yu Zhang (yzz2@PSU.EDU)

Contact Email: yzz2@psu.edu

Application Deadline: Available immediately until filled