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Postdoctoral Researcher
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Covington, Kenton County, Kentucky, 41011, USA
Listed on 2026-05-31
Listing for:
University of Georgia
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-05-31
Job specializations:
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Research/Development
Research Scientist, Data Scientist, Clinical Research
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Postdoctoral Researcher
Position in the Franklin-Genetics Department at the University of Georgia. The Ye lab focuses on human genetics, particularly the intersection of population genetics and quantitative genetics to study gene‑environment interactions in human evolution and complex traits.
Responsibilities- Research projects:
- Utilize ancient and modern DNA to study evolutionary metabolic genes and traits.
- Develop population genetics models to characterize gene‑environment interactions in human evolution.
- Analyze data from UK Biobank to identify gene‑environment interactions for human complex traits, focusing on circulating levels of omega‑3 and omega‑6 fatty acids.
- Perform literature reviews, project management, data analysis, manuscript writing, and presentations.
- Administrative responsibilities:
- Supervise and train graduate and undergraduate students.
- Assist with daily laboratory operations.
- Ph.D. in a relevant field.
- Prior experience in population genetics or quantitative genetics.
- Strong background in programming and statistics.
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with accessibility are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb).
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