Scientific Programmer/Statistician Havard

The statistical genetics research group of Dr. Liming Liang at Harvard School of Public Health invites applications for a Scientific Programmer/Statistician to help design, implement, and test computationally-efficient algorithms for management, checking, and analysis of genetic data; provide technical advice to faculty, students, and staff; and assist in the execution and completion of scientific research projects. The successful candidate will join a collegial and productive research team focused on the statistical design and analysis of genome-wide studies of human complex diseases/traits such as gene expression, DNA methylation, asthma, breast cancer, diabetes and/or heart disease.

Qualifications:

Necessary technical qualifications for the position include excellent C/C++ programming skills, experience with Perl/Python, R/S-Plus/SAS, Unix/Linux/Windows environment, a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Statistics or related discipline or equivalent practical experience, and an interest in working on cutting edge computational and statistical problems in human genetics. Strong background in statistics and mathematics and knowledge of genetics, are desirable.

Necessary personal qualifications include a strong work ethic, flexibility in adapting to changing research needs, and the ability to work independently combined with willingness to work in a highly interactive and collegial group. This is an opportunity to work in a challenging and rewarding research area that constantly poses new technical and computational problems. Generous salary support is available based on level of experience.

Additional Information:

Please submit a resume, academic transcripts (if graduated within the last 5 years), and at least 3 references letter by email to Liming Liang, lliang@hsph.harvard.edu. Address: Department of Epidemiology and Department of Biostatistics, Harvard School of Public Health, Building 2, Room 211A, 655 Huntington Ave, Boston, Massachusetts 02115. Phone: 617.432.5896.

Applications from minority and female candidates are especially encouraged. Harvard University is an AA/EOE.