What are the responsibilities and job description for the Post Doctoral Fellow position at Morehouse School Of Medicine?
The department of Public Health Education, under the direction of Dr. Mateus Gouveia has an immediate need for two Postdoctoral Fellows. The Postdoctoral Fellows will contribute to advancing the use of fine-scale genetic diversity (e.g., locus-specific ancestry) to facilitate the inclusion of ancestrally diverse populations in association studies, including Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS).
Postdoctoral Fellows will have the opportunity to:
Postdoctoral Fellows will have the opportunity to:
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of wet and dry-lab biomedical scientists at MSM and an extensive network of international collaborators in the US, Brazil, and African countries.
- Gain hands-on experience in study design, data analysis, coding, and manuscript preparation.
- Participate in specialized training, present research findings at scientific meetings, and publish in high-impact journals.
- Develop skills to launch a successful career in academia or industry.
Dr. Gouveia’s lab promotes an integrative approach to Population Genetics and Genetic Epidemiology. Postdoctoral Fellows will work collaboratively, combining their respective expertise to tackle the Lab’s research goals.
Minimum Qualifications
- Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree
- Experience with Population Genetics, Evolutionary Biology, Genomics, Bioinformatics, Biology, Computer Science, or a related field with substantial genomics training.
Preferred Qualifications
Closing Date
05/22/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link
https://careers.msm.edu/postings/22561
EEO Statement Summary
Morehouse School of Medicine is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Georgia State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Morehouse School of Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.
Job Duties
Description of Job Duty
- Performs a variety of routine and non-routine analysis of large genomic datasets. Records and validates results for accuracy and completeness.
- Develop and/or apply bioinformatic tools to process, analyze and interpret high throughput genomic data sets.
- Apply biological and statistical knowledge to draw rigorous, actionable conclusions from complex data sets.
- Communicate findings internally and externally.
- Troubleshoots procedures if analysis results are unexpected or unsatisfactory. Recommends alternative procedures.
- Responsible for accurately recording work performed including results and methodology. Calculates, compiles and analyzes data obtained from work performed.
- Independently evaluates research data and initiates alternative approaches to improve the quality of results by providing input to overall research design.
- Knowledge of bioinformatics and/or epigenetics is essential
- Knowledge of molecular biology is ideal.
- Familiarity with public bioinformatics databases and resources.
- Contributes to preparation of manuscripts and grant submissions.
- Travels to meetings to represent the lab and to present new data.
Pre-Employment/Employment Requirements
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization
Immunization Requirements
It is MSM’s Immunization policy that all Prospective Employees are encouraged to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment. If employment will commence during Flu Season, MSM requires all individuals to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless granted an exemption. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain an exemption from MSM will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- What is the highest level of education you have completed?
- Terminal degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., J.D. or other) from a regionally accredited college or university
- Masters degree from a regionally accredited college or univeristy
- Bachelors degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- Associate's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- High School diploma or GED
- My college degrees were conferred but are not accredited or recognized by the Dept. of Education
- Describe your related experience and provide with length of experience.
(Open Ended Question)
- Please provide your salary requirement. Do Not Enter Negotiable, a specified salary range is required. Not providing a salary requirement will result in your application being incomplete and will not be considered.
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume
- Resume
- Teaching Philosophy
- Letter of Reference 1
- Writing Sample
- Other Document
