POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS IN GENETIC EPIDEMIOLOGY BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
The Genetics Program at Boston University is seeking researchers to participate in ongoing and new multi center projects aimed at understanding the genetic basis of complex diseases through candidate gene, genome-wide association and bioinformatics approaches. Opportunities for training and research are available in many studies including:
- Alzheimer disease
- Thalassemia
- Drug Dependence
- Sickle Cell disease
- Age-related Macular Degeneration
- Cataract
- Panic & Anxiety disorders
- Exceptional Longevity
The research environment is enhanced by state-of-the-art computing facilities (including a Linux cluster comprised of 500+ processors dedicated to genetics and genomics projects), an interactive group including several faculty-level genetic epidemiologists, strong epidemiology and biostatistics programs in the School of Public Health, a molecular genetics core facility within the Genetics Program enabling genetics research in large patient populations, and collaborative ties with the Framingham Study and the Bioinformatics Program.
Criteria for selection include strong computational skills and a background in biostatistics or genetic epidemiology. Experience in statistical genetics and handling large datasets is recommended. US citizenship or permanent resident status is preferable but not required.
Applications should include
- Cover letter containing contact information (addresses and telephone numbers), names of and contact information for three references, and citizenship status
- Curriculum vitae
- One-page statement of interest
Please submit queries and applications (preferably by e-mail) to:
Lindsay A. Farrer, Ph.D., Chair, Search Committee
Chief, Genetics Program
Boston University School of Medicine
72 East Concord Street
Boston, MA 02118
Phone: (617) 638-5393; Fax: (617) 638-4275
E-mail: farrer@bu.edu.
Boston University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer