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Post-doctoral Research Fellow in Heart Failure Genetics : Singapore, Singapore
We are inviting highly motivated applications for a post-doctoral research fellow position to lead a large multi-centre program on the human genetic study of heart failure. The study is a part of Singapore's flagship Translational & Clinical Research program on cardiovascular disease. Successful applicant will enjoy the strong research environment at the Genome Institute of Singapore and the chance to work and collaborate with a multi-discipline faculty team.
The successful candidate must have a PhD from a reputable university with a strong background in human genetics and good skills of statistical genetics, such as large-scale association analysis and the analysis of whole exome and whole genome sequencing data. Experience in the integration of genetic data with genomic or gene-network information will be desirable.
Requirements
- Ph.D. degree in Human Genetics or Statistical Genetics
- Proven track record in publications
- Strong experience with working on multiple genomics platforms (e.g. GWAS discovery, next generation sequencing) and datasets generated from said platforms
- Very strong analytical skills and applied statistical genetics experience
- Aptitude for and experience of collaborative research across the groups of multiple Principal Investigators
- Excellent communication and writing skills
Interested candidates should send CV, three recommendation letters and a statement of research to Prof. Jianjun Liu at : liuj3@gis.a-star.edu.sg
Genome Institute of Singapore
60 Biopolis Street
#02-01 Genome
Singapore 138672
Website: www.gis.a-star.edu.sg
The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice.
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Employer:Genome Institute of Singapore
Website:http://www.gis.a-star.edu.sg
Location:Singapore, Singapore
Expires:June 16, 2015
Job type:Postdoctoral
Salary:Unspecified
Qualifications:Postgraduate - Doctorate/PhD
Employment type:Contract
Job hours:Full-time