Postdoctoral Research Associate (rna Transcriptomics In Alzheimer's Disease) - Psychiatry

Washington University in St. Louis

St. Louis, Missouri, US
Base pyy commensurate with experience; bonus/equit...
Phd in statistics or bioinformatics
Second-generation sequencing analyses
Circular rna (circrna) focus
The position involves analyzing RNA-seq data to identify circular RNAs associated with complex neurodegenerative traits like Alzheimer's disease

Job Summary

  • The position involves analyzing RNA-seq data to identify circular RNAs associated with complex neurodegenerative traits like Alzheimer's disease.
  • Candidates will work within a large, dynamic team of twenty members led by three faculty members and three senior scientists at WashU.
  • The role requires maintaining ethical standards, good laboratory practices, and generating novel insights into the biology of neurodegeneration.

Matching Summary

The position involves analyzing RNA-seq data to identify circular RNAs associated with complex neurodegenerative traits like Alzheimer's disease.

Salary

Base pay commensurate with experience; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive package available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PhD in Statistics or Bioinformatics
  • Second-generation sequencing analyses
  • Circular RNA (circRNA) focus
  • Pathways analyses and biomarker discovery

Nice-to-have

  • Knowledge of GWAS analyses
  • Multivariate and mixed model analyses
  • Experience with PLINK and SKAT-O
  • Collaborative multidisciplinary environment

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D., M.D. or Equivalent Doctoral Degree
  • Strong background in RNA sequencing analyses
  • Focus on circRNAs and biomarker discovery

Work Rights

Not specified

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