Postdoc Research Associate – USC Center for Genetic Epidemiology, Haiman/Chen Research Group
The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the "Trojan Family," which is comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the university what it is.
A postdoctoral research position in cancer and genetic epidemiology is available at the USC Center for Genetic Epidemiology within the Department of Population and Public Health Sciences at USC. The applicant must have a Ph.D. (or equivalent qualification) with training in epidemiology, biostatistics and/or statistical genetics. The postdoctoral fellow will work directly with Drs. Chris Haiman and Fei Chen on analyzing risk factors, genetic (e.g. GWAS, whole-genome and whole-exome sequence, copy number variants, LoY, CHIP) and other omics data (e.g. metabolomics, proteomics, methylation, microbiome) from diverse cohorts including the Multiethnic Cohort study, the RESPOND African American prostate cancer study and other large-scale genetics consortia (e.g. NHGRI PAGE and PRIMED). In addition to cancer, non-cancer outcomes will also be examined including anthropometric traits, diabetes, chronic kidney disease and related biomarkers. Studies focused on developing multi-omics risk prediction models, rare and structural variant analysis and health disparities research will be available. Desired is an applicant familiar with many of the most common analytic tools for genetic association studies. In addition, they will participate in the presentation of their research and in the writing of publications. The position requires a highly motivated individual with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Experience: Training in epidemiology, biostatistics and/or statistical genetics
Preferred Field of Expertise: Epidemiology, biostatistics and/or statistical genetics
The annual base salary range for this position is $70,000 - $72,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
The University of Southern California strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. Women and men, and members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
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