Postdoctoral Research Fellow position in statistical genomics and 'omics is available at Harvard School of Public Health. This position involves developing and applying statistical and computational methods for analysis of high-throughput genomic and epigenetic data in population-based and clinical studies. We seek an individual with strong statistical, computing and genetic backgrounds and who has expertise in some subset of high-dimensional data analysis, statistical genomics, genome-wide analysis, gene-environment interactions, and epigenetics. The work will involve both methodological research with department faculty and collaboration with subject matter researchers.

Qualifications:

PhD in a quantitative field, e.g., statistics or biostatistics, computer sciences, strong quantitative research background, statistical and programming proficiency, as well as good written and oral communication skills.

To apply: Scientific questions regarding this position can be sent to Xihong Lin at xlin@hsph.harvard.edu. To apply, send cover letter describing your research interests and interest in the position, with CV and names of three references. In your application, please reference "Lin Statistical 'Omics Postdoc". Application materials should be sent by email (preferred) to biostat_postdoc@hsph.harvard.edu, or mail to:

Postdoc Search, c/o Jelena Follweiler
Department of Biostatistics
Harvard School of Public Health
655 Huntington Avenue
Bldg 2, 4th floor
Boston MA 02115

Located on the Harvard Medical Campus, the Department of Biostatistics was one of the first departments in the newly formed Harvard School of Public Health in 1922. Called the Department of Vital Statistics until 1946, it was a result of the work of Lemuel Shattuck in the last century. Shattuck founded the American Statistical Association in 1839, the oldest professional society in America; his name is preserved on a street that runs through the campus. The departmental location is central to its mission: to facilitate collaborations between the members of the Department and other medical scientists.

The Department is comprised of approximately 70 students, 60 faculty members, and 55 research scientists, research associates and fellows. Our size contributes to our ability to address a broad spectrum of biostatistical and public health issues.