芝加哥大学气道和化学感受器遗传研究博士后岗位

Institution

University of Chicago (http://www.uchicago.edu)

Position

Postdoctoral Fellowship, Program in the Genetics of Airway and Chemosensory Biology, The University of Chicago

Location

Chicago, IL

Date Posted

Oct 15th 2007

Description

The Section of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery in the Department of Surgery seeks applicants for a 2-3 year post-doctoral research position to conduct translational research in genome-wide association studies for common, complex human diseases of the upper airway (chronic sinusitis, olfactory dysfunction).

The fellow will help develop and implement analytic methods for integrating genome-wide genetic variation (including environmental exposures), perform functional studies of associated variation, and pursue translational applications.

The preferred candidate will have relevant background in molecular, quantitative, and/or statistical genetics. Salary is commensurate with experience according to NIH guidelines.

Faculty sponsors include:
Jayant M. Pinto, MD (Otolaryngology)
Robert Naclerio, MD (Otolaryngology)
Carole Ober, PhD (Human Genetics)
Nancy J. Cox, PhD (Genetic Medicine)
Dan L. Nicolae, PhD (Genetic Medicine, Statistics)

Contact

Applicants should e-mail their curriculum vitae and a cover letter including the names of two references to jpinto@surgery.bsd.uchicago.edu