Summary
The Department of Public Health Sciences at Penn State’s College of Medicine is seeking a postdoctoral scholar to work under the mentorship of Dr. Dajiang Liu. The role focuses on two main objectives: (1) developing and applying statistical genomic methods to analyze multi-omics datasets for understanding complex disease etiology, and (2) developing and applying novel statistical models to analyze Electronic Health Record (EHR) data.
Postdoctoral Scholar – Public Health Sciences, Penn State, USA
Key Details
| Category | Details |
| Institution | Penn State University |
| Department | College of Medicine |
| Time Type | Full-time (Term position) |
| Requisition ID | REQ_0000080333 |
| Posted On | 5 Days Ago |
Title
Postdoctoral Scholar – Public Health Sciences
Designation
Postdoctoral Scholar of Machine Learning and Statistical Genomics
Research Area
Public Health Sciences, Statistical Genomics, Machine/Deep Learning, and Bioinformatics.
Location
College of Medicine, Penn State. (Note: Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.)
Eligibility/Qualification
- Required: A Ph.D. in statistics/biostatistics, computer science, bioinformatics, or other related disciplines.
- Required: Demonstrated evidence of excellent programming, collaboration, and communication skills.
- Preferred: Strong interest, research background, and experience in methodology research in statistical genomics, machine/deep learning, and bioinformatics methods in -omics data.
Job Description
As a Postdoctoral Scholar, responsibilities will include:
- Reviewing scientific literature.
- Designing and implementing new research methods.
- Analyzing data and summarizing study results.
- Drafting manuscripts.
- Working closely with the research team to publish findings in high-impact journals and presenting at scientific conferences.
How to Apply
The application process depends on your current relationship with Penn State:
- Current Penn State Employees (faculty, staff, technical service, or student): Please log in to your Workday account to complete the internal application process. Do not apply through the external site.
- Current Penn State Students (not employed previously at the university): Please log in to Workday to complete the student application process. Do not apply through the external site.
- External Applicants: If you are not a current employee or student, please click the “Apply” button on the job posting and complete the application process for external applicants.
Last Date for Apply
Open Now The position is currently open, and length of the term will be discussed during the interview process.
