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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Statistical Genetics
Job in
Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Virginia, 22904, USA
Listed on 2026-09-17
Listing for:
DGS Office of External Affairs
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-17
Job specializations:
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Research/Development
Data Scientist, Research Scientist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The Chu Lab in the Department of Genome Sciences at the University of Virginia School of Medicine seeks a postdoctoral associate to develop statistical methods for mapping cell-type-specific expression quantitative trait loci (eQTLs) from bulk RNA-seq cohorts using single-cell data as reference. The role involves extending the lab's Bayesian deconvolution framework and developing deep generative models, with opportunities for independent research within the lab's interests.
The successful candidate will lead this project, prepare manuscripts, present at scientific meetings, and release documented software.
- Ph.D. in Statistics, Biostatistics, or related quantitative field completed by start date
- Demonstrated experience developing statistical methodology with first-author methods paper including own derivation and implementation
- Working knowledge of hierarchical Bayesian models, mixed models, latent-variable models, or high-dimensional inference
- Proficiency in R or Python
- Experience with eQTL or GWAS analysis desirable
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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