美国俄克拉何马州医学研究中心关节炎与免疫学博士后岗位
Associate Research Scientist/Post-doctoral - Arthritis & Immunology - (M. Alarcón-Riquelme) : Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States 73104
Institution
OMRF (Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation)
Position
Post Doctoral Position
Website
Location
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States 73104
Date Posted
July 27, 2009
Date Expires
December 31, 2009
Tags
postdoc, statistical genetics, epidemiology, united states
Description
Dr Marta E. Alarcón-Riquelme is seeking a postdoctoral researcher interested in statistical genetics and epidemiology for projects that will analyze human GWAS and candidate gene associations for systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis in admixed populations (particularly Hispanics). The position also includes the analyses searching for gene-gene interactions and clinical subphenotypes.
We have access to a well-established facility for computerized analyses and databases for phenotypic data.
A candidate should have a doctoral degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, genetics, bioinformatics, statistics, engineering or related fields and an interest in mapping genes for complex disease. Any prior experience in the application/implementation of established or new methods for genetic analysis in particular use of PLINK, IMPUTE and some knowledge of R language are preferred. Also, prior experience with admixture analyses (STRUCTURE or EIGENSTRAT) is a plus.
Minimum Requirements: Ph.D., M.D., or Ph.D./M.D. Ability to work within a UNIX OS and standard statistical software list SAS, S-Plus or SPSS
Contact
Please send a curriculum vitae and summary of research interests to Marta Alarcon-Riquelme, M.D., Ph.D., Arthritis & Immunology Research Program, OMRF. FAX: (405) 271-4110, e-mail: Marta-Alarcon@omrf.org.