San Francisco, CA: Postdoctoral position (genetic epi), Dept of Medicine, Institute for Human Genetics, University of California San Francisco

A postdoctoral position in genetic epidemiology is available in the Department of Medicine and the Institute for Human Genetics, at University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA. Ongoing projects include family studies (both linkage and association) of age-related traits in a founder population and genetic association studies of type 2 diabetes / obesity using multiple large cohorts of unrelated individuals. We offer an excellent multidisciplinary team-oriented research environment and opportunities. They are further enhanced by collaborations with experts in genomics, molecular genetics, clinical medicine and bioinformatics. More information can be found at: http://www.ucsf.edu/hsueh. UCSF is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer.

A candidate should have a doctoral degree in epidemiology, genetics, biostatistics, statistics, or related fields. The successful applicant is expected to have a strong interest in genetic epidemiology of aging, type 2 diabetes and obesity. Experience in human genetic studies of complex traits and advanced computer skills (e.g. familiarity with UNIX or LINUX operating systems, programming languages, and statistical genetics methods) are of advantage.

Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Wen-Chi Hsueh, MPH, PhD at: wen-chi.hsueh@ucsf.edu , or UCSF Box 1640, San Francisco, CA 94143-1640, USA. To apply, please send the CV, contact information on 3 referees, a one-page summary of the goals for postdoctoral training, a statement regarding U.S. work eligibility, and the abstract of the doctoral thesis and/or two representative peer-reviewed papers.