Postdoctoral Research Associate (proteomics And Multiomics In Neurodegeneration) - Psychiatry

Washington University in St. Louis

St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Base pyy commensurate with experience; not specifi...
Phd in genetics, bioinformatics, or data science
Hands-on experience with large-scale human omics studies
Proficiency in r, python, or perl programming
The position involves studying Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative conditions using high-throughput multi-omic data from brain, CSF, and blood samples

Job Summary

  • The position involves studying Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative conditions using high-throughput multi-omic data from brain, CSF, and blood samples.
  • Candidates will utilize machine learning and AI approaches to identify novel biomarkers and causal druggable targets through the integration of genetics and omic data.
  • The role offers a fully funded opportunity within a dynamic team of twenty members led by three faculty members at Washington University in St. Louis.

Matching Summary

The position involves studying Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative conditions using high-throughput multi-omic data from brain, CSF, and blood samples.

Salary

Base pay commensurate with experience; Not specified; Comprehensive benefits package available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PhD in Genetics, Bioinformatics, or Data Science
  • Hands-on experience with large-scale human omics studies
  • Proficiency in R, Python, or Perl programming
  • Experience working in Linux and high-performance cluster environments
  • Ability to integrate proteomics with genetic data

Nice-to-have

  • Familiarity with Alzheimer's disease research
  • Knowledge of machine learning and AI approaches
  • Experience with publicly available genomic resources
  • Strong analytical reasoning skills for biological insights
  • Collaboration within multidisciplinary teams

Key Requirements

  • PhD qualification in Genetics, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, or related field
  • Terminal doctoral degree required (PhD, MD, or equivalent)
  • No specific work experience years mandated but hands-on omics experience expected

Work Rights

Not specified

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