Postdoctoral Research Associate
| Company | Meharry Medical College |
|---|---|
| Location | Nashville, TN, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | PhD |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- Strong scientific acumen
- Ability to work independently
- Capacity to manage complex datasets, particularly in the context of trans-omics and epidemiological research
- Proficiency in scientific writing
- Experience in analyzing high-dimensional omics data, including genomic, epigenomic, transcriptomic (e.g. mRNA-seq, single-cell RNA-seq), and proteomic data
- Strong computational skills with experience in various software and programming languages
- Familiarity with bioinformatics tools
- Experience in analyzing large datasets within a cloud environment (e.g., ‘All of Us’, ‘UK Biobank’)
- PhD in Genetic Epidemiology, Bioinformatics, Data Science, Biostatistics or other related field
- Non-citizen holding an appropriate visa; must have had doctoral degree for less than 3 years
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Principal Investigator to design and conduct research projects
- Mentor graduate students and junior researchers (provide technical guidance on data analysis, and manuscript preparation)
- Publish research findings (write, revise, and submit manuscripts for publication)
- Develop grant proposals (contribute to grant applications and to the overall strategy for funding acquisition)
- Collaborate on interdisciplinary projects (integrate various types of data and methodologies)
Preferred Qualifications
- A track record of conducting excellent research, including publishing in respected journals and proficiency in scientific writing
- Some experience in analyzing high-dimensional omics data, including genomic, epigenomic, transcriptomic (e.g. mRNA-seq, single-cell RNA-seq), and proteomic data
- Experience in analyzing large datasets within a cloud environment (e.g., ‘All of Us’, ‘UK Biobank’) is highly desirable