Postdoctoral Fellow – Statistical Genetics: Join the University of Pennsylvania’s esteemed Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Informatics as a Postdoctoral Fellow. Collaborate on innovative research projects encompassing statistical genetics/genomics, causal inference, predictive modeling, and health equity. Contribute to groundbreaking advancements in diverse areas such as disease risk prediction, Mendelian randomization analysis, and Bayesian modeling within a multidisciplinary team.
Designation: Postdoctoral Fellow
Research Area: Statistical Genetics, Genomics, Causal Inference, Predictive Modeling, Health Equity
Location: University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD in Biostatistics, Statistics, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, or a closely related area
- Demonstrated capacity to produce high-quality research
- Strong scientific writing and communication skills
- Proficiency in programming with statistical languages (R, Python)
- Collaborative mindset and ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
Job Description: As a Postdoctoral Fellow in Dr. Jin’s group, you will:
- Lead both independent and collaborative research projects in statistical genetics/genomics, causal inference, predictive modeling, and health equity
- Focus on data integration methods, equitable disease risk prediction, Mendelian randomization analysis, transcriptome-wide association studies, and scalable Bayesian modeling
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams at the University of Pennsylvania and Johns Hopkins University
- Lead or co-lead publications in high-impact scientific and statistical journals
- Have the opportunity to apply for NIH grants, such as the NIH Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00)
- Contribute to advancements in aging research, mental disorders, Alzheimer’s disease, and kidney diseases
How to Apply: To apply for this position, please follow these steps:
- Send your resume/CV, transcript(s), and research statement (optional) to jin.jin@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
- Include three reference letters with your application For more information, please visit the University of Pennsylvania’s postdoctoral policies and guidance: University of Pennsylvania Postdoctoral Policies
Last Date for Apply: Applications are accepted until the position is filled.
Table: Position Qualifications
| Position Qualifications |
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| PhD in relevant field |
| High-quality research experience |
| Strong scientific writing and communication skills |
| Proficiency in programming (R, Python) |
| Collaborative mindset |
Table: Benefits
| Benefits |
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| Competitive benefits in accordance with University of Pennsylvania’s postdoctoral policies |
Table: Application Instructions
| Application Instructions |
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| Email your resume/CV, transcript(s), and research statement (optional) to jin.jin@pennmedicine.upenn.edu |
| Include three reference letters with your application |
Email of Contact Person: For inquiries, please contact JIN.JIN@PENNMEDICINE.UPENN.EDU
