Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Department of Epidemiology and Human Genetics Center at School of Public Health

UTHealth Houston • Houston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring a Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Full-time) to join the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in the Department of Epidemiology and Human Genetics Center in Houston, Texas. In this role, you will study molecular etiology of cardiovascular disease using multi-omics approaches. You will have the opportunity to lead research projects and analyze large-scale phenotypic, genomic and multi-omic data in a collaborative setting. The Yu team is interested in discovering novel molecular biomarkers, identifying biological pathways of cardiopulmonary disease, and understanding the disproportionate disease burden in minorities using multi-omic approaches, in collaboration with population-based cohorts i.e., the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study (ARIC), and large consortium i.e., the Cohorts for Heart and Aging Research in Genomic Epidemiology (CHARGE) consortium, the Trans-Omics for Precision Medicine (TOPMed) program, and the COnsortium of METabolomics Studies (COMETS). The position is funded for 1 year, with a possible extension.

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.

Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
Free financial and legal counseling
Free mental health counseling services
Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
Resources for child and elder care
Plus many more!

Position Summary:
A biomedical postdoc position provides an opportunity for early-career researchers to gain valuable experience, develop independent research skills, and contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge in their field of expertise.

Requirements

• Doctoral/Terminal Degree, in Medicine, biostatistics, genetic epidemiology, bioinformatics, or related fields.

Nice To Haves

• Fluent in Linux, R, & Python, strongly preferred.
• Prior experience with large-scale biological datasets, multi-omics integration, genome-wide association studies, or machine learning is advantageous but not essential for an otherwise strong candidate.

Responsibilities

• Plans and conducts experiments, analyzes data, and prepares publications describing results.
• Assists in training and mentoring of lab personnel, including graduate students and other trainees.
• Reads and evaluates literature.
• Possess interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate and communicate with individuals at all levels.
• Have strong written and oral communication skills.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
• Awesome retirement/pension plan!
• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care

What This Job Offers

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