Job date: 2016-05-05
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Company : University of California Country : Role : Postdoc
Analysis of omics data in Children’s Environmental Health Studies School of Public Health University of California,Berkeley Berkeley, CA 94720-7360 http://ehsdiv.sph.berkeley.edu/holland/
The Children’s Environmental Health Laboratory in the Environmental Health Science Division, School of Public Health at the University of California, Berkeley is recruiting a fulltime, one-year Postdoctoral Scholar-Employee (with the possibility of a one-year extension). The targeted start date is June 1, 2016 and the recruitment will be opened until filled.
Early life exposures to environmental chemicals such as phthalates and organophosphate pesticides influence adverse health outcomes later in life. Epigenetic mechanisms are increasingly implicated in these complex interactions. This position involves developing and applying statistical and computational methods for analysis of omics level data (DNA methylation, miRNA expression, genomics, transcriptomics, metabonomics) in population studies on children’s environmental health. The twelve member team of Children’s Environmental Health Laboratory is based at the Berkeley Global Campus of UC Berkeley and is led by Prof. Nina Holland. The projects are primarily funded by NIH. Findings and innovations will advance our understanding of how environmental exposures in early life influence health of children, with primary focus on mechanisms, gene-environment interactions, epigenetics and other omics biomarkers.
Main responsibilities for this position are:
Refine research questions, informed by the scientific literature.Develop detailed statistical analysis plans for ongoing projects and for grant submissions.Carry out statistical analysis using a range of statistical methods appropriate for performing epigenome wide association studies (EWAS) or differential expression studies for miRNA. Compile analyses and create reports on research findings for peer review scientific manuscripts and presentations at conferences.This job description is not a complete list of duties, but is intended to give a general indication of the range of work that will be undertaken. It will vary over time as demands and priorities change. There are substantial opportunities beyond the scope of the existing projects for the candidate to develop their own research portfolio in coordination with Prof. Holland.
Basic qualification (at time of application): Candidates must have completed all degree requirements except the dissertation orbe enrolled in an accredited PhD or equivalent degree in biostatistics, bioinformatics, epidemiology, or a related quantitative field.
Additional Qualifications: (at appointment start date)Candidates must have PhD or equivalent degree in biostatistics, bioinformatics, epidemiology, or a related quantitative field.
Preferred Qualifications: 1-3 years relevant work/classroom/research experience in bioinformatics research, including analysis of genome-wide or epigenome-wide association studies or other type of omics-level high dimensional data.The candidate should demonstrate skills in being statistically trained and familiar with methods implementation in R/Bioconductor packages, and has published papers.Demonstrated experience with programming for biological data analysis and familiarity with functional genetic and/or genomic data is expected.
Salary and Benefits: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and based on UC Berkeley Postdoc salary scales. The salary range for this position is starting from $43,692 to $51,120, depending on experience. Generous benefits are included: (http://vspa.berkeley.edu/postdocs)
To apply: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF01046A complete application will include 1) your most recently updated C.V. 2) 1-2 page cover letter that summarizes research interests and professional goals 3) 3 references (contact information only). Letters of reference may be requested of finalists
All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality (http://apo.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html) prior to submitting their letters.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct
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