Postdoctoral Fellow - Clemson University Institute Human Genetics, Greenwood SC

Open Date:

Open immediately; position remains open until filled.

Location:

Clemson University Institute for Human Genetics (IHG), Clemson University.

The fellow will work closely with Drs. Morgante and Mackay, other group members, and collaborators; interaction with IHG labs and Greenwood Genetic Center researchers will be advantageous.

• Develop statistical methods for analysis of complex traits (e.g., to account for context-dependent effects).
• Analyze large human genetic and phenotypic datasets (e.g., UK Biobank, All of Us).
• Publish manuscripts.
• Give presentations at national and/or international meetings.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Quantitative Genetics, Statistical Genetics, Biostatistics, Computational Biology or other quantitative disciplines.

Applicants should have excellent working knowledge in one or more programming languages (R, Python, or C/C++) and experience working in a High-Performance Computing and Cloud environment.

Applicants with previous experience analyzing large-scale genomic and phenotypic data (not necessarily in humans) are especially desirable.

Review of applications will begin immediately; however, the position will remain open until filled.

Applicants should submit the following items via Interfolio at

• Brief statement of interest
• CV
• Names and contact information for at least 3 references

For more information and  

Contact:
Fabio Morgante (fabiom) or Trudy Mackay (tmackay).