Post-doc position for whole methylome studies of major depression @ VCU’s Center for Biomarker Research and Personalized Medicine

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Job Description

VCU’s Center for Biomarker Research and Personalized Medicine (www.pharmacy.vcu.edu/biomarker) seeking a post-doctoral researcher to help analyze data from a large methylation project of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD).

The goal is to find methylation markers that predict chronic MDD. For this purpose we will sequence over 1,600 methylomes in whole blood as well as post-mortem brain samples.

Qualification:

    • Candidates should have formal training in statistics/bioinformatics along with practical experience in analyzing large scale data sets and an interest in MDD.
    • S/he will employ approaches to analyze the datasets that are generated in-house using next-generation sequencing. Experience with Linux/Unix and scripting languages such as R or PERL is important.

The project is highly multidisciplinary and interactive involving other center members plus external collaborators in the US and abroad. The Center is well funded and equipped, occupying a suite of state-of-the-art laboratories. The position is initially for two years and offers ample opportunities for publishing articles and career development.

To Apply

All interested applicants should email a current resume to: Gioia Casso [email protected]