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HMS - Postdoctoral Fellow in Biomedical Informatics Title HMS - Postdoctoral Fellow in Biomedical Informatics
School
School Harvard Medical School
Department/Area
Department/Area ***
Position Description
We invite applicants for a postdoctoral fellow position in the O’Connor lab at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts, in the field of computational human genetics. Prospective postdoctoral researchers should hold a Ph.D. by the time they would begin their position. We are most interested in applicants who have experience in computational methods development, in human genetics or a different field.
Possible areas of research include:
Developing methods to compare the genetic architecture of rare vs. common genetic variation
Developing methods to analyze GWAS data using graphical models and genome-wide genealogies
Developing methods to integrate rare protein coding genetic association data with functional and machine learning‑derived features
Developing methods to characterize the genetic architecture of autism
Salary and Benefits This position is salaried and benefits eligible. Information regarding postdoctoral fellow salary, which is determined by the number of years post PhD, and benefits can be found at
https://postdoc.hms.harvard.edu/guidelines .
With this appointment, you are represented by the Harvard Academic Workers (HAW) – UAW for purposes of collective bargaining and matters affecting your compensation and working conditions.
Harvard has an
equal employment opportunity
policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university’s
non‑discrimination policy .
Basic Qualifications
Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in areas such as computational human genetics or related fields
At least one peer‑reviewed first‑author publication
Additional Qualifications Special Instructions
Required documents:
Statement of Research for PhD work
Cover Letter describing your interest in the lab and initial ideas for new research directions or projects you could undertake in the lab.
Note with names and contact information for three people who have agreed to serve as your reference
One first‑author publication or preprint
Please submit application documents through the ARIeS portal.
Contact Information Brian Meade, Countway Library, Administration Suite 695 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115
EEO/Non‑Discrimination Commitment Statement Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non‑discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard’s academic purposes. Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university’s non‑discrimination policy. Harvard’s equal employment opportunity policy and non‑discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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HMS - Postdoctoral Fellow in Biomedical Informatics Title HMS - Postdoctoral Fellow in Biomedical Informatics
School
School Harvard Medical School
Department/Area
Department/Area ***
Position Description
We invite applicants for a postdoctoral fellow position in the O’Connor lab at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts, in the field of computational human genetics. Prospective postdoctoral researchers should hold a Ph.D. by the time they would begin their position. We are most interested in applicants who have experience in computational methods development, in human genetics or a different field.
Possible areas of research include:
Developing methods to compare the genetic architecture of rare vs. common genetic variation
Developing methods to analyze GWAS data using graphical models and genome-wide genealogies
Developing methods to integrate rare protein coding genetic association data with functional and machine learning‑derived features
Developing methods to characterize the genetic architecture of autism
Salary and Benefits This position is salaried and benefits eligible. Information regarding postdoctoral fellow salary, which is determined by the number of years post PhD, and benefits can be found at
https://postdoc.hms.harvard.edu/guidelines .
With this appointment, you are represented by the Harvard Academic Workers (HAW) – UAW for purposes of collective bargaining and matters affecting your compensation and working conditions.
Harvard has an
equal employment opportunity
policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university’s
non‑discrimination policy .
Basic Qualifications
Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in areas such as computational human genetics or related fields
At least one peer‑reviewed first‑author publication
Additional Qualifications Special Instructions
Required documents:
Statement of Research for PhD work
Cover Letter describing your interest in the lab and initial ideas for new research directions or projects you could undertake in the lab.
Note with names and contact information for three people who have agreed to serve as your reference
One first‑author publication or preprint
Please submit application documents through the ARIeS portal.
Contact Information Brian Meade, Countway Library, Administration Suite 695 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115
EEO/Non‑Discrimination Commitment Statement Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non‑discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard’s academic purposes. Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university’s non‑discrimination policy. Harvard’s equal employment opportunity policy and non‑discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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