Boston University, School of Public Health
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Position Title:
Post-doctoral Associate in Statistical Genomics and Genetics, Department of Biostatistics, Boston University School of Public Health
Position Location:
Boston, Massachusetts 02118, United States of America
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Appl Deadline:
(posted 2025/02/21, listed until 2025/08/21)
Position Description:
Position Description
Position Information. One-year, renewable post-doctoral position to work in the areas of statistical genetics and genomics. This position will allow for the development and implementation of innovative statistical and machine learning approaches for analysis of genetics and genomics data. We are particularly interested in applicants who have experience with methods and analysis of big data, especially genetics and genomics datasets. However, we will consider qualified applicants with experience in other related research areas. The successful applicant is expected to participate actively both in collaborative research projects and applied methodological research. The position also has potential for teaching opportunities for interested applicants. Successful applicants are highly motivated, dependable, and have excellent communication and writing skills. Strong programming skills are required in R and/or SAS. Additional background with high-level programming languages such as Python, and experience with Linux cluster computing environment is strongly preferred. Candidates should hold a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in biostatistics, human genetics, bioinformatics, or statistics, with strong computing skills. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Institution Information. The Department of Biostatistics believes that the cultural and social diversity of our faculty, post-docs, staff, and students is vitally important to the distinction and excellence of our research and academic programs. We are eager to have join our ranks a colleague who supports our institutional commitment to ensuring BU is inclusive, equitable, diverse, and a place where all constituents can thrive. The School of Public Health actively seeks to enrich its student, post-doc, and faculty ranks, recognizing that diversity of experience deepens the intellectual endeavor. We seek to embed—within our curricular and co-curricular activities—the principle that pluralism within a learning community is a source of insight and effectiveness. Application. Interested applicants should send the following materials to Academic Jobs Online: curriculum vitae, a cover letter detailing research experience, career goals, and contact information for three references.BU prohibits discrimination and harassment against any individual on the basis of race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex (including that based on sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and marital or parental status), age, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or because of military service or veteran status, in accordance with all Applicable Laws.
Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Three references (no actual letters, just names and email addresses
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