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Los Angeles, CA - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

$ 72738 - 81168

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

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A Senior Research Associate position is available in the lab of Dr. Charleston Chiang at USC. The Chiang lab utilizes cuttingedge analytic tools to address questions at the intersection of human medical and population genetics. In particular we have a strong interest in using genomic data to understand the evolution and architecture of complex traits and the history of diverse human populations. These insights will be critical for future medical genetics studies and in practicing personalized medicine. The successful candidate will be involved in research from multiple projects in the lab and will have substantial input in the nature and the direction of the ongoing research projects within the lab. The ongoing research include learning about demographic history or natural selection from genetic variation data or understanding genetic architecture and evolutionary history of complex traits in diverse populations. Opportunities are available for research projects covering both method development and analysis of largescale genotyping and nextgeneration sequencing data in humans from diverse populations.

A Ph.D. in genetics computer science bioinformatics computational biology or a related field is required. The candidate should have had at least 3 years of experience in conducting human genetics or population genetics research in Unixbased computing environment 18 months of postdoctoral experience and proficient in one or more programming languages (e.g. python C R etc.. The position expects a longerterm > 2 yr) commitment contingent upon sufficient progress on research projects. In addition to assisting and overseeing multiple ongoing projects in the lab the successful candidate is expected to participate in training and mentoring students.

Start date is flexible throughout 2024 and 2025. A hybrid format with some level of working from home is possible. Permanent residency or citizenship of the United States is preferred but not required. We are actively establishing a vibrant and respectful culture in the research group. See brief notes on how we are working towards this goal here: candidate should submit a CV short 12 pages) cover letter describing your research interests and fit within the lab and contact information for 23 references. Reference letters are accepted but not required at this stage. Informal inquiry can be directly submitted to Charleston Chiang at .

The annual base salary range for this position is $72738$81168. 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 candidates 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.

Minimum Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate

Minimum Experience: 3 years

Minimum Field of Expertise: Directly related education and experience in research specialization with advanced knowledge of equipment procedures analysis methods principles theories and concepts.

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to theBackground Screening Policy Appendix Dfor specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone ator by email at. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

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