Germany: Post-Doctoral Scientist (Psychiatric Genetics), Central Institute of Mental Health, Dept of Genetic Epidemiology, Ru-precht-Karls-University

Job Title: Post-Doctoral Scientist (Psychiatric Genetics)
Employer: Central Institute of Mental Health

Location: Mannheim, Germany
Date: Jul 12, 2007
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description
Description: The Central Institute for Mental Health, Mannheim, Department of Genetic Epidemiology, Ru-precht-Karls-University Heidelberg (Prof. Dr. Marcella Rietschel), (www.zi-mannheim.de), in-vites applications for a postdoctoral position to conduct genotype-phenotype studies in major psychiatric phenotypes (major depression, manic-depressive illness, schizophrenia, addiction, borderline personality disorders, ADHD) within the framework of large-scale national and in-ternational collaborations.
This is a full-time two year appointment with the possibility of extension upon review. The genotype-phenotype correlation analyses will be performed on data collections totalling more than 30,000 individuals (patient and control samples) as well as several large epidemiological cohorts of up to 20,000 individuals from the general population. The patient samples have been characterized for more than 2,000 phenotypic items. A large proportion of the patient and control samples either has been, or is in the process of being, studied on a genome-wide basis. Advanced phenotyping (neuropsychology, brain imaging) is available for selected sam-ples.
The successful applicant will take a lead position in the establishment of a large phenotypic database resource and in systematic genotype-phenotype analyses (reverse phenotyping) using multivariate regression and clustering algorithms. The successful applicant will work with a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychologists, geneticists, molecular biologists and mathematicians.

Requirements:
We seek a highly motivated and dedicated postdoctoral researcher (physician, psychologist, or epidemiologist) with previous experience of work into psychiatric phenotypes, genetics, neuroimaging, bioinformatics or statistical genetics. He/she should have experience of working in a collaborative environment and should have advanced skills in statistics, scientific computing, or computer programming. Knowledge of the German language is not mandatory but would be an advantage. A thorough knowledge of the English language (spoken and written) and advanced writing skills are expected.

To apply, please send an email with your CV, publication list, a short statement describing your qualifications for this position, and contact information for three professional references to Dr. Thomas G. Schulze (thomas.schulze@zi-mannheim.de) and Prof. Dr. Marcella Rietschel (marcella.rietschel@zi-mannheim.de).


Contact:
Marcella Rietschel
Central Institute for Mental Health
J5
Mannheim, Germany 68159

Phone: ++4962117036051
Fax: ++4962117036055