Institution
Baylor College of Medicine: Human Genome Sequencing Center (http://www.medschooljobs.org)
Position
Postdoctotal Associate: Population Genetics/Genomics
Location
Houston, Texas
Date Posted
October 20th 2008
Date Expires
December 19th 2008
Tags
postdoc, population genetics, statistical genetics, genomics, bioinformatics, computational biology, human genetics, bacterial genetics, metagenomics, houston, usa, and and baylor college of medicine
Description
Job Summary
A postdoctoral position in population/statistical genetics and genomics will be available beginning January 1, 2009. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on projects related to genome-wide disease association studies, population genomics of human and bacterial populations, and metagenomics. Research projects include, but are not limited to, understanding the human genetic susceptibility to infectious disease, exploring the effects of admixture and selection on population structure, evolution of microbial populations and epidemics, analysis of changes in the human oral microbiome in relation to varying disease states,
A suitable candidate should have a doctoral degree in a quantitative field, such as statistics, biostatistics, bioinformatics, computational biology, computer science, mathematics or physics, with interest in genetics/genomics. Candidates with doctoral degrees in genetics or related fields with strong computational and statistical expertise are also encouraged to apply. A successful candidate will have experience in scientific programming (preferably in C/C++, PERL), UNIX/Linux operating systems, and possession of excellent communication and writing skills.
Salary is commensurate with qualifications according to the NIH guidelines for post-doctoral stipends.
Contact
Applicants should submit a statement of research interests, curriculum vitae, and names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three referees to:
Baylor College of Medicine
Human Genome Sequencing Center
Department of Molecular and Human Genetics
Attn: Penelope Bonnen, Ph.D.
One Baylor Plaza – BCM 226
Houston, Texas 77030
Email: pbonnen@bcm.edu
Fax: 713-798-5741
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity,
Affirmative Action, and Equal Access Employer
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