Open Positions

Advertised at the International Genetic Epidemiology Society

Current members of IGES may provide brief notices about positions, available or desired, and they will be posted here free of charge. Notices will be published for 3 months unless renewed. Please send notices that you wish to have it posted to Dr. Chris Amos at: iges@mdanderson.org Or mail notices to:

Chris Amos, IGES Secretary-Treasurer
Department of Epidemiology, UNIT 1340
University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
1155 Pressler St., Houston, TX 77030, USA

Student/training/pre-doc positions may be found under: Training Programs and Courses (Post-Docs are here)

The Genetics Program (http://genetics.bumc.bu.edu) at Boston University School of Medicine is inviting individuals with advanced training and experience in genetic epidemiology to apply for a faculty position at the assistant/associate professor level. The successful candidate will join a highly accomplished team of multidisciplinary researchers including several genetic epidemiologists and assume a leadership position on one or more projects. The Genetics Program is particularly interested in persons capable of designing and executing analyses in large collaborative projects, and developing an independent research program in complex disorders and diseases of urban populations. Active participation in teaching and mentoring of graduate students is also expected. The research environment is enhanced by state-of-the-art computing facilities (including three Linux clusters comprised of 500+ processors dedicated to genetics research projects), a molecular genetics core facility within the Genetics Program, excellent graduate training programs in molecular medicine and bioinformatics, strong epidemiology and biostatistics programs in the School of Public Health, large and accessible patient populations, and numerous opportunities for collaborative clinical and basic research. Applicants must have a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree. Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience and expertise.

Applicants should send a cover letter detailing experience and future interests, a curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation to

Dr. Lindsay Farrer, Chief, Genetics Program,
Boston University School of Medicine
715 Albany Street, Boston, MA 02118

The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics in the College of Public Health (www.publichealth.uga.edu) in conjunction with the Department of Genetics ( www.genetics.uga.edu) in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Georgia invites applications for an OPEN RANK, TENURE-TRACK, FACULTY POSITION IN MOLECULAR EPIDEMIOLOGY. The successful candidate's research program will be in the area of Molecular Epidemiology with relevance to public health and human disease.

The University of Georgia provides excellent opportunities to work collaboratively in an exciting multidisciplinary environment and to build collaborative research programs within the College, University and other institutions within the state including the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention which is located in Atlanta approximately one hour from campus. The successful candidate will be provided with laboratory and office space in a newly constructed research building on the University of Georgia campus. The applicant must have a Ph.D. or M.D. and postdoctoral experience is desired. The candidate will be expected to maintain a rigorous research program and to contribute to graduate teaching in molecular epidemiology and genetics including human and population genetics. Academic appointment will be split between Epidemiology and Biostatistics (51%) and the Department of Genetics (49%).

Applicants should send a cover letter, CV, statements of research and teaching interests, and no more than three representative publications to:

Chair, Search Committee, Molecular Epidemiology,
Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics,
132 Coverdell Center, University of Georgia,
Athens, GA 30602-2102.

Golden Helix, Inc is seeking a Statistical Geneticist to work closely with the Research & Development department to develop, evaluate, and implement new methods in whole genome SNP and Copy Number association analysis and modeling. In addition to researching emerging methods in new analysis fields, this position will also provide statistical and statistical genetics consulting services to customers and provide guidance to the R&D department in statistical analyses methodologies, as well as perform occasional programming.

The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in Human or Medical Genetics, Statistical Genetics, or Biostatistics with a background in bioinformatics; or a Ph.D. in Computer Science with training and/or experience in biology, genetic epidemiology, statistical genetics, or human genetics. Demonstrated expertise in statistical genetics that is acknowledged by colleagues and peers in the scientific community is required along with a proven track record of publications and scientific presentations.

This position is located in beautiful Bozeman, MT, recently ranked the best place to live in America by BizJournal, and also featured in Forbes and Fast Company.

For a full job description and position requirements please visit http://www.goldenhelix.com/Company/careers.html. To apply, email resume/CV, cover letter and salary requirements to personnel@goldenhelix.com.

We are seeking to appoint a genetic epidemiologist or biostatistician to provide database management and analysis of genetic data for different research projects. This position will be with the Center for Genetic Epidemiology and Modeling CGEM, which provides analytic support to the Tufts-New England Medical Center NEMC and Tufts University School of Medicine genetic and genomic research community.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Performs statistical analysis for funded genetic research projects, including programming new routines using SAS, R, and special genetic packages, as well as helping with tables, graphs, presentations and literature searches.
2. Assists to other researchers in Tufts-NEMC and Tufts-affiliated hospitals with the design of experiments and the analysis of genetic data.

1. M.S. in statistics or biostatistics, genetic epidemiology, or related field, required.
2. One to two year’s experience, preferably in a medical research environment is desired.
3. Experience in computer programming, managing large databases and analyzing biomedical and genetic data is required. Experience with SAS or R programming is required. Knowledge of basic bioinformatics tools is required. Experience with genetic packages, such as PHASE and PLINK, is preferable.

Postdoctoral Fellowships are available in the Department of Psychiatry at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. M.D. or Ph.D. candidates may have degrees in Genetics, Biostatistics, Mathematics, Psychology or Psychiatry. Trainees will have the opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary team consisting of psychologists, psychiatrists, geneticists, and biostatisticians on several projects aimed at characterizing genetic and environmental influences contributing to the risk for Bipolar Disorder, Major Depression, Schizophrenia and Attention Deficit Disorder. Trainees will have the opportunity to gain expertise in linkage and association analyses, to work on the development of novel phenotypes for genetic analyses, and to study gene-gene and gene-environment interaction. The analysis of genome-wide association data is of special interest. Applicants must be a US citizen or permanent resident. Start date is flexible. Salary is fixed by the NIMH and dependent on the number of years of experience since the terminal degree (Ph.D., M.D.) was received.

Interested applicants please send a statement describing research training and research interests, curriculum vita, and the names and contact information for three references to John P. Rice, Ph.D., Washington University School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, Box 8134, 660 South Euclid,St. Louis, MO 63110 or e-mail john@zork.wustl.edu. Washington University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

We are seeking an applicant with a Ph.D. in statistics, biostatistics, statistical genetics or a related field. We are offering an appointment at either the research associate or postdoctoral level. Programming ability and experience with languages such as C, C++, Java or similar is required, and knowledge of R is preferred. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for methods and software development and data analysis.

This NIH-funded project focuses on the analysis of complex, multi-generational mouse pedigrees and will implement statistical approaches in order to address genotypephenotype correlations. The project has aspects of genome-wide association as well as pedigree-based linkage and association, permutation and simulation. This project will provide extensive opportunities for collaboration and publication. Candidates will have the opportunity to regularly interact with a dynamic team of junior and senior level researchers at the University of Chicago in the Department of Human Genetics, Statistics, Genetics Medicine, Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience. Faculty will be available to provide guidance and training as needed and consistent with the goals of the project.

Applicants should send their resume or curriculum vitae along with a brief and informal cover letter and the names of three references to geneticsjob@gmail.com. For written correspondence only if required please contact:

Abraham A. Palmer, Ph.D.
Department of Human Genetics
University of Chicago
920 E 58th St. CLSC-507D
Chicago, IL 60637
http:palmerlab.org

The Department of Cancer Biology and the Center for Human Genomics at Wake Forest University Health Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track position in genetic or molecular epidemiology of cancer at the AssistantAssociate professor level. The successful candidate will have a primary appointment in the Department of Cancer Biology and will be cross-appointed in the Center for Human Genomics and the Comprehensive Cancer Center. www.wfubmc.educanbio, www.wfubmc.educancer, and www.wfubmc.edugenomics. The ideal candidate will be expected to develop or maintain an original and independent research program in statistical genetics or geneticmolecular epidemiology using modern genomic technologies. Opportunities exist to interact with current faculty and to build upon established multi-departmental efforts.

Applicants should email their curriculum vitae, a description of their research interests and contact information for at least three references to cbfacad@wfubmc.edu, attention Mrs. Pam Pitts. Attractive start-up funds and laboratory space in a collaborative environment for basic and translational research are available. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a successful candidate is identified. Wake Forest University is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer.

Postdoctoral position available to work in the psychiatric genetics laboratory led by Dr. Joel Gelernter, Departments of Psychiatry and Genetics, Yale University School of Medicine; to work with Drs Gelernter and Bao-Zhu Yang. The successful candidate will have a PhD in statistics, biostatistics, computational biology, statistical genetics or equivalent. The general area of research is the development of statistical and computational methodology for the mapping of complex traits in humans. Additional areas of major interest include methods for mapping in large, complex pedigrees, genomewide association mapping and methods for detecting gene-gene and gene-environment interactions. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Applicant should email a curriculum vita, statement of research interests up to two pages and three letters of reference to joel.gelernter@yale.edu

We are inviting applications for a postdoctoral position in statistical genetics. The successful applicant will collaborate with statisticians and geneticists to develop novel methods to design adaptive multistage genome-wide association studies in a cost-effective way and optimize subsequent replication efforts. He or she will also apply and test these methods using data from several genome-wide association studies.

Ideal candidates will have a Ph.D. in statistics, genetics, bioinformatics, or related fields and should have substantial computational expertise. Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential. Experience with R and/or C++ is a plus.

The post-doc will work with Drs Edwin van den Oord and József Bukszár at the Center for Biomarker Research and Personalized Medicine at Medical College / Virginia Institute for Psychiatric and Behavioral Genetics at Virginia Commonwealth University. In addition, we envision interactions with several external collaborators such as colleagues participating in the psychiatric GWAS meta-analysis consortium. The position is initially for two years and offers ample opportunities for publishing articles and career development.

To apply/obtain more information please email your CV to Chanda Diep (diepcn@vcu.edu). VCU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities encouraged to apply.

We are seeking a candidate for a post-doctoral position in statistical genetics. The project aims to integrate the main findings from the meta-analyses of genome-wide association studies for schizophrenia as performed under the umbrella of the joint Psychiatric GWAS meta-Analysis Consortium with publicly available data (e.g. linkage, literature, gene expression results). The most promising findings will then be followed up in large case-control and family samples using a customized SNP array.

The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in statistical genetics, bioinformatics, biostatistics or a related field and a strong interest in analyzing large-scale complex disease data sets.

The project involves a collaboration between Drs. Patrick Sullivan at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Edwin van den Oord at the Center for Biomarker Research and Personalized Medicine / Virginia Institute for Psychiatric and Behavioral Genetics at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). The position is initially for two years, will be highly interactive involving multiple faculty members, and is offering ample opportunities for publishing articles and career development.

To apply/obtain more information please email your CV to Chanda Diep (diepcn@vcu.edu). VCU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities encouraged to apply.

We are seeking to appoint a postdoctoral research associate to work in the Statistical Genetics Group led by Professor Heather Cordell at the Institute of Human Genetics at Newcastle University, UK. The post is available for up to 4 years. You will have a PhD in Statistics/Statistical Genetics/Genetic Epidemiology or equivalent.

The post is a combined applied/methodological post focusing on the development and implementation of statistical methods for linkage and association analysis for the detection and characterisation of genetic factors in complex disease. Existing statistical methodology for addressing this question will be extended and applied to the complex genetic data sets that are being generated in the 5* rated Institute of Human Genetics.

For further information please see the website http://www.ncl.ac.uk/vacancies/vacancy.phtml?ref=A1113R

Or contact Professor Heather Cordell ( heather.cordell@ncl.ac.uk)

Closing date: 22nd February 2008

Compensation: £25,134 - £29,139 per annum

The Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine in New Orleans invites applications and nominations for Head of the Department of Genetics. The successful candidate will be responsible for all facets of activity in the department, including both graduate and undergraduate medical education, faculty recruitment and retention, and development of research programs. The successful candidate will have a PhD, MD or MD/PhD, will be internationally recognized for research in Genetics or Genomics, and will have an exceptional record of extramural research funding. The applicant will be expected to coordinate the development of program project grants and training programs within the department and also to foster translational research. He/she must demonstrate leadership ability, a commitment to biomedical research and education and have the ability to provide a vision of excellence for the Department. Achievements inmulti-disciplinary collaborative research, mentorship, teaching, and administration that promote an inclusive environment are essential. Candidates will have opportunities to interact with Centers of Excellence, including the Cardiovascular Center, the Alcohol Research Center, the Neuroscience Center, the Stanley S. Scott Cancer Center, and the Gene Therapy Program. Excellent core facilities are also available. Significant resources will be available for departmental development, and for faculty recruitment and start-up. These resources include an endowed chair for genetic research in hearing loss. Candidates must qualify for the rank of tenured Professor in accordance with School of Medicine and LSU System criteria; the compensation package will be competitive.

Candidates should provide their Curriculum Vitae, including a full list of publications, a brief statement of educational, research, service, and administrative interests, a vision statement describing goals for departmental development, and the names and contact information of three references. These materials should be forwarded electronically to:

Dr. Wayne V. Vedeckis
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
LSUHSC School of Medicine
533 Bolivar St.
New Orleans, LA 70112
wvedec@lsuhsc.edu

Review of applications will commence immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
LSUHSC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer