POST DOC FELLOW IN TRANS BIO-INFORMATICS

  Postdoctoral Fellow Cluster Hire

 

We are seeking a cohort of highly motivated individuals with a background in Human Genetics, Genetic Epidemiology, Statistical Genetics, Population Genetics, and/or Bioinformatics for postdoctoral positions at Geisinger Health System in the Institute for Biomedical and Translational Informatics.  We are currently integrating phenotype data from electronic health records with genomic data from whole exome sequencing and genome-wide genotyping assays on over 25,000 individuals with plans to scale up to 250,000 individuals.  Research in our group is highly collaborative, with a broad focus on exploring the genetic architecture of complex traits to improve our understanding of common diseases such as cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, psychiatric disease, and pharmacogenomic traits among others. The approaches we explore will involve the development and application of new statistical and computational methods with a focus on the detection of gene-gene interactions, gene-environment interactions, and network and/or pathway effects associated with human disease.  Systems Genomics approaches, which involve the integration of multiple types of ‘omics data, is also a driving focus of the group.  These meta-dimensional approaches hold the promise of providing a more comprehensive view of genetic and genomic information.  Phenome-wide association studies, which allow for the exploration of the broader phenome rather than one trait at a time, complete the comprehensive analysis strategy for genome-phenome exploration.  All of these tools and methodologies that we use and develop focus on Big Data applications and emphasize improvements in visual analytics as we embrace the new horizons of genomic information.

 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

 

Potential to work independently and complete complex assignments.

Demonstrated teamwork skills.

Development of skills in scientific written, oral, and electronic communications related to requirements of the position such as manuscript writing and scientific presentations in meetings.

Experience in manipulating large-scale genomic data and efficient utilization of computer clusters.

Statistical analysis experience using R, SAS, or STATA required and programming in python or perl is desired.

Familiarity with bioinformatics tools and databases for the analysis of genetics data.

Record of peer-reviewed publications.

Highly motivated and committed to biomedical research.

 

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

 

Ph.D. degree in the area of Genetic Epidemiology, Human Genetics, Statistical Genetics, Biostatistics, Mathematics, Population Genetics, and/or Bioinformatics or M.D with appropriate research experience required.

Geisinger Health System is an integrated health services organization widely recognized for its innovative use of the electronic health record and the development of innovative care delivery models such as ProvenHealth Navigator® and ProvenCare®. As one of the nation’s largest health service organizations, Geisinger serves more than 3 million residents throughout 45 counties in central, south-central and northeast Pennsylvania, and also in southern New Jersey with the addition of AtlantiCare, a National Malcolm Baldridge Award recipient. The physician-led system is comprised of approximately 30,000 employees, including nearly 1,600 employed physicians, 12 hospital campuses, two research centers and a 510,000-member health plan, all of which leverage an estimated $8.9 billion positive impact on the Pennsylvania economy. Geisinger has repeatedly garnered national accolades for integration, quality and service. In addition to fulfilling its patient care mission, Geisinger has a long-standing commitment to medical education, research and community service. For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or follow the latest Geisinger news and more on Twitter and Facebook.

** Does not qualify for J-1 waiver.  We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunities Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply

 

RECRUITER:GRACE B. MCCLUSKEY
gbmccluskey@geisinger.edu
570-214-6918 46918

Send cover letter, CV and contact info for 3 references) C/O, Grace McCluskey, gbmccluskey@geisinger.edu

**Does not qualify for J-1 waiver. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.  Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.