Employment
Postdoctoral positions in Biostatistics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
The Department of Biostatistics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking candidates for postdoctoral positions. Candidates with backgrounds and interests in statistical genetics, survival analysis and epidemiological methods are especially encouraged to apply. Candidates must have a doctoral degree in biostatistics, statistics or genetics. Funding is available immediately. Applications will be considered until positions are filled. US citizenship/permanent residency is not required. The primary responsibilities of the postdoctoral fellows are to conduct methodological research in statistical genetics/genomics or survival analysis. Please send your CV and three letters of recommendation to:
Dr. Danyu Lin
3101E McGavran-Greenberg Hall
Department of Biostatistics CB#7420
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill NC 27599-7420
| Phone: | 919 843-5134 |
| Fax: | 919 966-3804 |
| Email: |
Three postdoctoral fellow positions in Genetics and Biostatistics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Analysis of Genomewide Association Studies of Complex Psychiatric Phenotypes
Sullivan Lab, Department of Genetics, UNC-Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC USA
Lin Lab, Department of Biostatistics, UNC-Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC USA
We are seeking candidates for three postdoctoral positions in genetic association studies of complex psychiatric diseases including substance use disorders, schizophrenia, and major depressive disorder. These positions are funded by a program-project grant from the US National Institute of Drug Abuse and the University Cancer Research Fund from Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center.
The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in statistical genetics, epidemiology, biostatistics, genetics, statistics, bioinformatics, or a related field and a strong interest in analyzing large-scale complex disease data sets. Funding is available immediately. Capacity to begin work before mid-2008 is important.
Very strong data management and statistical analysis skills are essential along with experience using SAS or R. Training in GWAS analysis and bioinformatics will be provided, and should prove sufficient for candidates with rigorous prior training. The position is initially for two years, but can be extended. The work is highly integrative and there will be ample opportunities to publish first-author papers. There are also opportunities to develop new statistical methods under the guidance of senior statistical geneticists.
The Sullivan Lab is a highly collegial and interdisciplinary environment with a considerable body of ongoing funded research, and most projects are at the forefront of an area. The lab web page is http://sullivanlab.unc.edu.
To apply/obtain more information please email your CV to Helena Furberg at furbergh@gmail.com.
The School of Public Health is actively committed to diversity. We strongly encourage applications from women, minorities and individuals with disabilities. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer.