Job ID: 73790
Job date: 2017-08-19
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Company : Pennsylvania State University Country : Role : Postdoc
Job date: 2017-08-19
End Date:
Company : Pennsylvania State University Country : Role : Postdoc
Job Description:
An NIH-funded postdoctoral position is available immediately in the laboratory of Santhosh Girirajan in the Departments of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and Anthropology at The Pennsylvania State University to study the genetic basis of neurodevelopmental disorders including autism and intellectual disability. The goal of the research program is to analyze large datasets of genomic sequences and phenotypic information and develop novel approaches to understand the pathophysiology of disease. Applicants should have obtained a PhD in human genetics, bioinformatics, or computational biology and should ideally have previous experience with handling large datasets related to next-generation sequencing data. Applicants must have a significant motivation to study human genetic diseases, and should be confident, independent, and willing to supervise PhD candidates. Applications must be submitted electronically and include a curriculum vitae and the names and contact information of three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. This is a fixed-term appointment funded for one year from date of hire with possibility of renewal.
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CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and Pennsylvania Act of 1988 require that crime statistics for Pennsylvania colleges and universities be made available to applicants upon request. Penn State's combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus buildings owned or controlled by the University, and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. You may obtain this information for the Penn State campus to which you are applying by accessing the website at www.police.psu.edu/annual-security-reports/. A printed copy of the report may be obtained by writing to University Police & Public Safety, The Pennsylvania State University, 161 University Support Building I, University Park, PA 16802 or by calling 814-863-1273. EEO Is The Law Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Talent Acquisition Division at vacancy@psu.edu or 814-865-1387. Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]
An NIH-funded postdoctoral position is available immediately in the laboratory of Santhosh Girirajan in the Departments of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and Anthropology at The Pennsylvania State University to study the genetic basis of neurodevelopmental disorders including autism and intellectual disability. The goal of the research program is to analyze large datasets of genomic sequences and phenotypic information and develop novel approaches to understand the pathophysiology of disease. Applicants should have obtained a PhD in human genetics, bioinformatics, or computational biology and should ideally have previous experience with handling large datasets related to next-generation sequencing data. Applicants must have a significant motivation to study human genetic diseases, and should be confident, independent, and willing to supervise PhD candidates. Applications must be submitted electronically and include a curriculum vitae and the names and contact information of three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. This is a fixed-term appointment funded for one year from date of hire with possibility of renewal.
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CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and Pennsylvania Act of 1988 require that crime statistics for Pennsylvania colleges and universities be made available to applicants upon request. Penn State's combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus buildings owned or controlled by the University, and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. You may obtain this information for the Penn State campus to which you are applying by accessing the website at www.police.psu.edu/annual-security-reports/. A printed copy of the report may be obtained by writing to University Police & Public Safety, The Pennsylvania State University, 161 University Support Building I, University Park, PA 16802 or by calling 814-863-1273. EEO Is The Law Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Talent Acquisition Division at vacancy@psu.edu or 814-865-1387. Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]