Postdoctoral Scholar

Penn State

University Park, PA, US
Not specified; not specified; competitive benefits...
Hybrid
Ph.d. in statistics or bioinformatics
Experience with statistical genomics
Machine learning methodology research
Penn State's Department of Public Health Sciences is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar specializing in Machine Learning and Statistical Genomics to develop and apply statistical methods for analyzing multi-omics datasets and electronic health records. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in a relevant field and possess strong programming and collaboration skills

Job Summary

  • The position focuses on developing and applying statistical genomic methods to analyze multi-omics datasets for understanding complex disease etiology.
  • Candidates will work under the mentorship of Dr. Dajiang Liu to design methods, analyze data, and draft manuscripts for high-impact journals.
  • This is a term-based postdoctoral position where continuation depends on university need, performance, and funding availability.

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Penn State's Department of Public Health Sciences is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar specializing in Machine Learning and Statistical Genomics to develop and apply statistical methods for analyzing multi-omics datasets and electronic health records. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in a relevant field and possess strong programming and collaboration skills.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Competitive benefits package provided

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Ph.D. in statistics or bioinformatics
  • Experience with statistical genomics
  • Machine learning methodology research
  • Programming skills for omics data
  • Collaboration and communication skills

Nice-to-have

  • Deep learning experience
  • Bioinformatics methods expertise
  • High-impact journal publication record
  • Conference presentation experience
  • EHR data analysis background

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. required in statistics, biostatistics, computer science, or bioinformatics
  • Successful completion of background checks per University policies
  • Demonstrated evidence of excellent programming skills

Work Rights

Not specified

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