Postdoctoral Fellow - Genetic Epidemiology

Job Description

Postdoctoral Fellow - Genetic Epidemiology

Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Nutrition

University of Maryland School of Medicine

Baltimore, Maryland

Position Description :

The Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Nutrition (EDN) at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore (UMB), is recruiting a computational Postdoctoral Fellow in the field of genetic epidemiology. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with large epidemiological datasets on African populations, contributing to cutting-edge research aimed at disentangling the determinants and underlying mechanisms of cardiometabolic diseases in these populations. African ancestry populations are disproportionately affected by cardiometabolic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. The reasons for this disproportionate burden are poorly understood, but they are thought to result from a complex interplay between genetic and environmental factors. African-ancestry populations are severely underrepresented in research studies, particularly in genomics research, while insights from these studies are needed to better understand the underlying causes of cardiometabolic diseases and develop appropriate treatments and prevention strategies.

The Postdoctoral Fellow will work on study design, implementation, data analysis, and manuscript drafting for projects focused on identifying genetic, epigenetic, metabolic, and lifestyle factors associated with cardiometabolic diseases in Africans living in Africa, African migrants in the US and Europe, and African Americans. There will be ample opportunities to present findings, publish research, and develop a career in academia or industry.

The Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Nutrition (https : / / www.medschool.umaryland.edu / endocrinology / ) is located in the new Health Sciences Research Facility III building in Baltimore, equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories and cutting-edge technology. Career development support and training opportunities are available through the lab and the Center for Advanced Research Training and Innovation (https : / / www.medschool.umaryland.edu / carti /

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications :

Candidates should be close to obtaining a PhD or have obtained a PhD within the past five years in genetic epidemiology, statistical genetics, genomics, epidemiology / public health, computational biology, bioinformatics, or a related field. Applicants must have experience or a strong interest in developing expertise in genomic, epidemiologic, and bioinformatic approaches to investigating the genetic architecture of complex traits.

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