Postdoctoral Research Associate (genetics And Genomics Of Neurodegeneration) - Psychiatry

Washington University in St. Louis

St. Louis, Missouri, US
Base pyy is commensurate with experience; not spec...
Not specified
Whole genome and exome data analysis
Plink, skat, fusion, bwa, gatk
Human genomic or omics data
Washington University in St. Louis is seeking multiple Postdoctoral Research Associates for the Cruchaga Lab, focusing on genetics and genomics related to neurodegeneration, particularly Alzheimer's disease. The ideal candidates will have expertise in analyzing genomic data and a strong background in bioinformatics

Job Summary

  • The Cruchaga Lab at WashU Medicine is recruiting multiple Postdoctoral Research Associates to study neurodegeneration and diseases of the central nervous system using Whole-Genome Sequencing and multi-dimensional -omic data.
  • The ultimate goal is to understand disease biology, define novel biomarkers, and identify novel therapeutic targets for neurodegenerative disorders.
  • This position works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards and requires the ability to wear protective equipment and provide standard care to research animals.

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Washington University in St. Louis is seeking multiple Postdoctoral Research Associates for the Cruchaga Lab, focusing on genetics and genomics related to neurodegeneration, particularly Alzheimer's disease. The ideal candidates will have expertise in analyzing genomic data and a strong background in bioinformatics.

Salary

Base pay is commensurate with experience; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Whole Genome and Exome data analysis
  • PLINK, SKAT, FUSION, BWA, GATK
  • Human genomic or omics data
  • Linux and high-performance clusters
  • Analytical reasoning for biological insights

Nice-to-have

  • Interrogation of publicly available resources
  • Strong ability to perform analytical reasoning
  • Experience working in a laboratory environment

Key Requirements

  • PhD in Genetics, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Data Science, Statistical Genomics, or related discipline
  • Experience performing colocalization, Mendelian randomization
  • Solid skills in R, Python, or Perl

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