Emory University · 19 hours ago
Post Doctoral Fellow - Dr. Yan Sun
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry LevelEmory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. The postdoctoral fellow will help design and conduct genomic/multi-omics research in multi-ancestry populations while receiving advanced training to enhance professional skills and research independence needed for pursuit of a career.
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Responsibilities
Helps design and conduct research within a specified field while receiving advanced training from a designated Principal Investigator to enhance professional skills and research independence needed for pursuit of a career
The specific area of research in which the trainee is mentored is determined by the department and laboratory of the Postdoc
Designs and evaluates experiments
Develops new ideas that promote current research
Prepares and publishes scientific manuscripts under the direction of the Principal Investigator
May be responsible for operation of specific equipment
May teach techniques to others, train, and supervise research staff
Positions are temporary appointments as a research trainee
The initial appointment is for one year, renewal expected if progress is satisfactory and funds are available
Appointments cannot exceed five years
Plan and coordinate the advanced computational and statistical analysis of research projects providing technical expertise in novel and/or revised analytical methodologies and techniques and plan the processing and analysis of research data obtained
Design analysis strategies to perform genomic, epigenomic, proteomic, metabolic, and multi-omic analyses of large population databases. Generate documentation related to analysis. Develop and prepare research goals and/or research work to attain specific goals of various projects
Lead and co-author research papers and manuscripts for publication, and collaborate in the development of posters and data presentations at conferences and workshops
Opportunities to apply for independent funding will be available and strongly encouraged
Qualification
Required
A doctoral degree or equivalent (Ph.D., M.D., ScD., D.V.M., DDS etc) in an appropriate field
Excellent scientific writing ability and strong oral communication skills
The ability to work effectively and collegially with colleagues
Additional qualifications as specified by the Principal Investigator
Preferred
A doctoral degree or equivalent (Ph.D., ScD., DrPH, M.D., D.V.M., DDS etc) in Epidemiology, Biostatistics/Statistics, Bioinformatics, Genomics, or other relevant disciplines
Candidates should have excellent scientific writing and strong oral communications skills, as well as the ability to work effectively, collaboratively, and collegially with colleagues
Applicants should have experience in performing statistical and bioinformatic analyses using the R/Python programming languages
Experience with high-performance computing (HPC) environment, cloud-based computation, software tools for genetic epidemiologic analyses (e.g. GWAS, whole-genome sequencing, polygenic score, Mendelian Randomization), SQL, and scripting languages (e.g. PYTHON, UNIX shell) are also preferred
Company
Emory University
Emory University is an institute of higher learning and a private research university.
Founded in 1836
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$719.87MKey Investors
GettyNational Institutes of HealthHyundai Hope On Wheels
2025-08-20Grant· $0.28M
2024-11-13Grant· $15M
2024-08-28Grant· $0.4M
Leadership Team
Claire E Sterk
President Emerita and Charles Howard Candler Professor of Public Health
Gregory Fenves
Chancellor
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