University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Post-Doc Research Associate (Li)
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, Elkins Hills, North Carolina, United States
Position Summary
The Department of Genetics Li Lab at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) is seeking a Post-Doctoral Research Associate. We strongly welcome ambitious and talented candidates keen on developing statistical methods and computational tools for omics data, for the genetic dissection of complex diseases. The Post-Doctoral Research Associate will join the Li Statistical Genetics Group at UNC-CH (https://yunliweb.its.unc.edu/). The main projects for this position are the polygenic risk score (PRS) project where we aim to develop new methods to construct PRS that explicitly model local ancestry and natural selection, as well as relevant endophenotypes to better predict clinical endpoints across multiple populations, analysis of xQTLs and multi-omics data including chromatin conformation capture data for recombinant intercross animals from Collaborative Cross lines, and leveraging computational methods to predict the impact of gRNAs in epigenomic editing experiments. As one of the study sites in the NHGRI formed PRIMED consortium and IGVF consortium, the candidate has the opportunity to interact with world-renowned experts to develop and apply PRS methods in many populations, as well as evaluate gRNAs and their associated regulatory regions across biological systems. In addition, the candidate can play leadership roles in consortia efforts including PRIMED, IGVF, and TOPMed.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Ph.D. in Biostatistics, Statistics, Quantitative Genetics, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Genetic Epidemiology, and related fields.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Research experience in Biostatistics or Genetics related fields.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience The position prefers strong quantitative background skills. Knowledge in biology or genetics is desired but not required. But the position entails strong interest and willingness in learning genomics.
Benefits and Services UNC offers postdocs comprehensive medical and vision coverage, paid leave, and benefits and services that support professional development and a healthy work/life balance.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Ph.D. in Biostatistics, Statistics, Quantitative Genetics, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Genetic Epidemiology, and related fields.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Research experience in Biostatistics or Genetics related fields.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience The position prefers strong quantitative background skills. Knowledge in biology or genetics is desired but not required. But the position entails strong interest and willingness in learning genomics.
Benefits and Services UNC offers postdocs comprehensive medical and vision coverage, paid leave, and benefits and services that support professional development and a healthy work/life balance.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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