Post Doctoral Fellow

Emory • Atlanta, GA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Post Doctoral Fellow conducts research in a specified field while receiving advanced training and close supervision from faculty and designated Principal Investigators. The research focus is developing and applying advanced machine learning, deep learning, and artificial intelligence tools to multiple types of genomics data—including genetics (GWAS), transcriptomics, epigenetics, and proteomics—to investigate the genomic etiology of complex diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, age-related motor traits, and Parkinson disease. The fellow works in Emory University’s School of Medicine, Department of Human Genetics, jointly with Principal Investigators Dr. Michael Epstein and Dr. Jingjing Yang. The role is intended to strengthen professional skills and research independence in preparation for a research career. It is an entry-level, temporary research-trainee appointment. The initial appointment is one year, with renewal expected if progress is satisfactory and funding is available; appointments may not exceed five years. The fellow will also be encouraged to apply for career-development awards.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree or equivalent (Ph.D., M.D., ScD., D.V.M., DDS, etc.) in an appropriate field.
• Excellent scientific writing ability.
• Strong oral communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively and collegially with colleagues.
• Additional qualifications as specified by the Principal Investigator.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. in Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Statistics, Computer Science, Computational Biology, or a related field.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages, such as R or Python.
• Experience working with large-scale genomics datasets and next-generation sequencing data; desired but not required.
• Experience with high-performance computing cluster environments using Linux and bash commands; desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Help design and conduct research in the assigned field.
• Design and evaluate experiments.
• Develop ideas that advance current research.
• Prepare and publish scientific manuscripts under the direction of the Principal Investigators.
• Engage in cross-disciplinary collaborative research with scientists within and beyond the department.
• Operate specific equipment when applicable.
• Teach techniques to others, and train and supervise research staff when applicable.
• Pursue career-development awards as part of the training process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree