Postdoc in Human Genetics or Computational Systems Biology
Description
The laboratory of Steve Rozen (http://purl.com/STEVEROZEN/) invites applications for a 2-3 year postdoctoral position at Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School Singapore, with the possibility of renewal. Our research centers on (1) human genetics and human copy number variation and (2) generation and computational analysis of ‘omics’ scale data with the aim of advancing our understanding of biological function. More broadly, our lab uses advanced computational and quantitative analysis in pursuit of the most interesting and important biological questions.
Requirements
The ideal applicant will have:
- Ph.D. in a relevant field.
- First author publications in English.
- Good communication skills, including proficiency in English.
- Intellectual curiosity and determination to do the best possible research.
Plus
For a Human Genetics focus:
- Background in genetics and strong computational and quantitative analytical skills, including ability to manipulate and statistically analyze large genetic and genomic data sets.
For a Computational Systems Biology focus:
- Strong computational and quantitative analytical skills, including programming in a language such as perl, python, Java, C, R, etc.
- Experience in biological research using ‘omics’-scale data such as expression-array data, yeast-2-hybrid data, CHIP-seq data, etc.
- A primary interest in answering biological questions.
About Duke-NUS and Singapore
Duke-NUS (http://www.duke-nus.edu.sg/) is a new medical school that is part of both Duke University and the National University of Singapore. We offer a US-style program of graduate medical education. Our faculty consists of >40 energetic biomedical researchers and is still growing. In spring, 2009 we will occupy a new, dedicated building, with state-of-the-art experimental laboratory facilities and a Linux compute cluster with 20 quad-core nodes. We also have access to additional resources for high-throughput biology and scientific computing within Singapore. We offer competitive compensation and a relocation allowance to our postdoctoral fellows.
Singapore is a modern and extremely livable city-state of 4.5 million people located near the equator and close to China, India, Japan, and Australia. We are culturally diverse, with major influences from China, Malaysia, India, and Europe. The primary language of science and business is English.
How To Apply
Please submit a letter of interest, CV, and the names and contact information of three references to steve.rozen (at) duke-nus.edu.sg with the subject line: postdoctoral application human genetics.
