Post-Doc Research Associate

University of North Carolina, United States

Updated: almost 2 years ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
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Posting Details


Department Biostatistics - 462001
Posting Open Date 04/14/2022
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled Yes
Position Type Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Title Post-Doc Research Associate
Vacancy ID PDS003436
Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Temporary
Hours per week 40
FTE 1
Work Location Chapel Hill, NC
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range $55,000 - $60,000
Proposed Start Date
Estimated Duration of Appointment 12 Months

Position Information


Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The Department of Biostatistics (BIOS) is internationally recognized as a leader in Biostatistics research and training. It is one of eight departments in the Gillings School of Global Public Health whose mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of the population. This mission is accomplished through the interaction of teaching, research and service. The department is one of the largest, most complex departments on campus. For FY19, Biostatistics, was 4th among all departments and centers across campus in research funding at UNC Chapel Hill and currently has almost 300 employees. The Department operates a $46 million sponsored research budget (FY19), a 1.7-million-dollar state budget, a 1.0-million-dollar F&A budget and spends roughly 3.0 million in trust funds annually. The Department has 55 EHRA and EHRA Non-Faculty members, 74 permanent staff members and 162 temporary employees. The Department has 235 students (184 graduate students and 51 undergraduate students). The Department of Biostatistics is housed in three different locations: administrative and faculty offices, including a suite of offices for graduate students in McGavran-Greenberg Hall; the Collaborative Studies Coordinating Center (CSCC) at Carolina Square; and the Carolina Survey Research Laboratory (CSRL) at Bolin Creek Center.
Position Summary
The laboratory of Dr. Yuchao Jiang (https://yuchaojiang.github.io/) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applicants for a statistical genomics/computational biology postdoctoral position. The research in the laboratory focuses on statistical modeling and method development in genetics and genomics, with application to data from large-scale cohort studies of human health and disease. We collaborate with biologists and clinicians to address statistical and computational challenges presented by new cutting-edge technologies and provide data-driven statistical methods to biomedical researchers for better data analysis and experimental design. Our particular focus is on detecting structural variants, assessing intratumor heterogeneity, interrogating genome-wide DNA damage and repair, and deciphering cellular heterogeneity by single-cell omics approaches. The lab has published lead-authored methodological and scientific papers in Genome Biology, Nature Communications, PNAS, Cell Systems, Nucleic Acids Research, Bioinformatics, etc. Our research is currently supported by a five-year (2020-2025) NIH grant, R35 GM138342.
We are committed to increasing equity, diversity, and inclusion in the field of statistical genomics and computational biology. Qualified candidates from underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply.
Position is immediately available; applications will be reviewed shortly after submission on a rolling basis.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
A PhD degree in related field (biostatistics, statistics, computer science, bioinformatics, engineering, etc.).
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Strong quantitative background and/or computational genomics experiences (high-throughput sequencing analysis, etc.).
Strong programming skills (R & Python).
At least two first authored papers submitted, accepted, or published in journals.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Good spoken and written communication skills.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Special Instructions
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Department Contact Name and Title Annette Raines, HR Consultant
Department Contact Telephone or Email [email protected]
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