Post Doctoral Fellow Dr. Yan Sun
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Job Location:
Atlanta, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Description
POSITION INFORMATION:
- Postdoctoral position in genomic epigenomic metabolomic proteomic and multi-omics studies of complex diseases (e.g. cardiometabolic diseases and chronic infections) are available at Emory University Rollins School of Public Health under the supervision of Dr. Yan Sun.
- The postdoctoral fellow will help design and conduct genomic/multi-omics research in multi-ancestry populations while receiving advanced training to enhance professional skills and research independence needed for pursuit of a career.
- The postdoctoral fellow will be encouraged to develop new ideas that promote current research and will be required to prepare and publish scientific manuscripts under the direction of the Principal Investigator.
- Opportunities for the associate to apply for independent funding will be available and encouraged.
- Positions are temporary appointments.
- The initial appointment is for one year with expected renewal if progress is satisfactory and funds are available.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Helps design and conduct research within a specified field while receiving advanced training from a designated Principal Investigator to enhance professional skills and research independence needed for pursuit of a career.
- The specific area of research in which the trainee is mentored is determined by the department and laboratory of the Postdoc.
- Designs and evaluates experiments.
- Develops new ideas that promote current research.
- Prepares and publishes scientific manuscripts under the direction of the Principal Investigator.
- May be responsible for operation of specific equipment.
- May teach techniques to others train and supervise research staff.
- Positions are temporary appointments as a research trainee.
- The initial appointment is for one year renewal expected if progress is satisfactory and funds are available.
- Appointments cannot exceed five years.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
- Plan and coordinate the advanced computational and statistical analysis of research projects providing technical expertise in novel and/or revised analytical methodologies and techniques and plan the processing and analysis of research data obtained.
- Design analysis strategies to perform genomic epigenomic proteomic metabolic and multi-omic analyses of large population databases. Generate documentation related to analysis. Develop and prepare research goals and/or research work to attain specific goals of various projects.
- Lead and co-author research papers and manuscripts for publication and collaborate in the development of posters and data presentations at conferences and workshops.
- Opportunities to apply for independent funding will be available and strongly encouraged.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A doctoral degree or equivalent (Ph.D. M.D. ScD. D.V.M. DDS etc) in an appropriate field.
- Excellent scientific writing ability and strong oral communication skills.
- The ability to work effectively and collegially with colleagues.
- Additional qualifications as specified by the Principal Investigator.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- A doctoral degree or equivalent (Ph.D. ScD. DrPH M.D. D.V.M. DDS etc) in Epidemiology Biostatistics/Statistics Bioinformatics Genomics or other relevant disciplines.
- Candidates should have excellent scientific writing and strong oral communications skills as well as the ability to work effectively collaboratively and collegially with colleagues.
- Applicants who fail to meet these eligibility requirements will not be considered.
- Applicants should have experience in performing statistical and bioinformatic analyses using the R/Python programming languages.
- Experience with high-performance computing (HPC) environment cloud-based computation software tools for genetic epidemiologic analyses (e.g. GWAS whole-genome sequencing polygenic score Mendelian Randomization) SQL and scripting languages (e.g. PYTHON UNIX shell) are also preferred.
NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.
Additional Details
Emory is an equal opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions educational programs or employment including recruitment hiring promotions transfers discipline terminations wage and salary administration benefits and training. Students faculty and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act and applicable executive orders federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination equal opportunity and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance 201 Dowman Drive Administration Building Atlanta GA 30322. Telephone: (V) (TDD).
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Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at or call (Voice) (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.
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- Grant Writing
- Leadership Experience
- Mentoring
- Public Speaking
- Writing Skills
About Company
"Have a Coke and a smile" means more to Emory University than it does to the rest of the world. The school, which has some 13,300 students and about 12,500 staff and faculty members, has a very low student-teacher ratio of about 7:1. It changed from Emory College to Emory University i ... View more
