We are looking to hire a postdoctoral researcher to join our group in the Department of Human Genetics at the University of Chicago. Broadly, our research focuses on problems in population and quantitative genetics, via a combination of statistical method development, mathematical theory, and data analysis. In particular, we are interested in learning about how factors like mutation, natural selection (positive, negative, direct, pleiotropic...), epistasis, and demographic history combine to shape patterns of genetic variation among individuals and populations. A major focus of the lab is on understanding the forces shaping genetic variation for complex traits and diseases. Potential post-doc projects would involve the joint analysis of GWAS from multiple traits and other related data types in an evolutionary framework, to learn about the genetic architecture of complex traits and diseases. A successful candidate does not necessarily need to have expertise in evolutionary genetics, so long as they bring some relevant experience in human genetics or statistics.
Post-docs in our group will have the opportunity to be part of a fantastic community of human geneticists and evolutionary biologists at the University of Chicago. Other groups on the same floor include those of Maanasa Raghavan, Anna Di Rienzo, John Novembre, Matthew Stephens, and Xin He. Faculty in the Ecology and Evolution department, including Matthias Steinruecken, are located in nearby buildings.
I am committed to ensuring a safe, friendly, and inclusive workplace for all lab members, regardless of personal background, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or medical condition. I especially encourage applications from persons traditionally underrepresented in the sciences.
If you are interested, you can apply by email to jjberg [at] uchicago [dot] edu. Please include a brief cover letter describing your research interests, a current CV, and contact information for at least two (and up to three) references with the email subject line "POSTDOC APPLICATION: [FULL NAME]".
The start date is flexible. The initial appointment is for one year, with the understanding that eventual renewal for additional years would be ideal for most applicants. The position can be renewed up to a maximum of five years of total career time as a postdoc.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis after that until the position is filled.
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or status as an individual with disability.
Post-docs in our group will have the opportunity to be part of a fantastic community of human geneticists and evolutionary biologists at the University of Chicago. Other groups on the same floor include those of Maanasa Raghavan, Anna Di Rienzo, John Novembre, Matthew Stephens, and Xin He. Faculty in the Ecology and Evolution department, including Matthias Steinruecken, are located in nearby buildings.
I am committed to ensuring a safe, friendly, and inclusive workplace for all lab members, regardless of personal background, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or medical condition. I especially encourage applications from persons traditionally underrepresented in the sciences.
If you are interested, you can apply by email to jjberg [at] uchicago [dot] edu. Please include a brief cover letter describing your research interests, a current CV, and contact information for at least two (and up to three) references with the email subject line "POSTDOC APPLICATION: [FULL NAME]".
The start date is flexible. The initial appointment is for one year, with the understanding that eventual renewal for additional years would be ideal for most applicants. The position can be renewed up to a maximum of five years of total career time as a postdoc.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis after that until the position is filled.
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or status as an individual with disability.