| Investigator / Platform | Research Area | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Neale | statistical genetics | Postdoctoral Research Fellow- Statistical Genetics |
Position: Postdoctoral Research Fellow- Statistical Genetics
Research Area:
statistical genetics
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Platform: Neale
Date Posted: 2015-11-10
Description:
Our mission is to identify the genetic drivers of neuropsychiatric disorders in order to uncover novel biology and provide the foundation for the development of effective research and treatment strategies. We use large-scale sequencing and genome-wide association studies to identify these genetic risk factors, and develop statistical methods through which the relationship between genetic variants and disease can be better interrogated. These efforts are among the largest in the world and are part of vibrant international research collaborations.
We are seeking creative and highly motivated individuals who want to work in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary research environment.
Send CV’s to: Ben Neale (bneale@broadinstitute.org) and Elise Robinson (erobinson@atgu.mgh.harvard.edu)
Responsibilities:
We are seeking a postdoctoral research fellow in statistical genetics who will be responsible for developing novel methods for the analysis of genetic data and applying these methods to identify genetic risk factors.
The ideal candidate should be broadly conversant with quantitative approaches to data analysis, including but not limited to statistical genetic methods.
Requirements:
Qualified candidates should have:
• A Ph.D. in Statistical Genetics, Biostatistics, Genetic Epidemiology, Computational Biology, Statistics, Mathematics or a related field
• Proficiency in one or more statistical or scripting languages appropriate for scalable data analysis
• Comfort and experience with programming for big data analysis
• Ability to communicate scientific material and collaborate well