波士顿儿童医院统计遗传学研究博士后岗位
InstitutionChildren's Hospital Boston (http://www.childrenshospital....)PositionPost-Doctoral FellowLocationBoston MADate PostedApril 17th 2008Date ExpiresJune 16th 2008Tagspostdoctoral fellow Boston ...
Institution
Children's Hospital Boston (http://www.childrenshospital....)
Position
Post-Doctoral Fellow
Location
Boston, MA
Date Posted
April 17th 2008
Date Expires
June 16th 2008
Tags
postdoctoral fellow, Boston, ma, and usa
Description
The Statistical Genetics laboratory of Kyriacos Markianos, Ph.D., partof the Program in Genomics at Children’s Hospital, Boston, seeks apost-doctoral fellow to join in an effort to identify rare variantsresponsible for Autism related phenotypes. The successful candidate willhave the opportunity to work with family and population based samples.Computational challenges include analysis of high density SNP chips andlarge scale re-sequencing.
The lab focuses on the development and software implementation ofmethods for genetic analysis in human and model organisms. Active areasof research include multipoint linkage analysis in large families,population genetics and natural variation of mosquito malaria resistance.
Previous experience in quantitative genetics, in particular populationgenetics is highly desirable. Experience in Scientific Computing isrequired. The successful candidate is expected to work independently andinteract with collaborating Harvard Labs. Familiarity with C/C++, Perland statistical analysis software like S-plus or R are highly desirable.
Contact
Interested candidates should send a cover letter, names of threereferences and resume to Dr. Kyriacos Markianos by email to:kmarkianos@enders.tch.harvard.edu or mail to: Division of Genetics,Enders 5, Children’s Hospital, 300 Longwood Ave., Boston, MA 02115.