Postdoctoral Researcher. The Ohio State University

Duties & Responsibilities: Postdoc in Statistical Genomics We invite applications for a postdoctoral researcher position in statistical genomics at the Ohio State University (OSU).  The successful candidate is expected to carry out original research in the development of statistical and computational methods for the analysis of metagenomic count data. Metagenomics is the study of metagenomes, genetic materials recovering directly from samples involving multiple organisms. Thanks to faster and cheaper sequencing technology, it is now possible to sequence uncultured microbes sampled directly from their habitats, making the data extremely valuable for studying multiple scientific questions of interest, including clinical outcome prediction, bacterial community structure estimation, and biological threat detection. Other than the primary responsibility, there are many other opportunities for individual and joint research, especially those in connections with the statistics and bioinformatics group in the 

The Ohio State University is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.

Position Qualifications: The position, immediately available, requires a Ph.D. in Statistics, Biostatistics, or related areas, with excellent computational skills.Initial appointment of this position is for 2 years.  

Web Site: Department of Statistics (http://www.stat.osu.edu/~statgen) and the Mathematical Biosciences Institute (http://mbi.osu.edu).

Application Address: Inquiries and applications (including a cv, a letter describing research interests and qualifications, graduate transcripts, and three letters of references) should be sent to Professor Shili Lin (Email: shili@stat.osu.edu), Department of Statistics, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, 43210.

Email applications are acceptable.

Contact Email: Professor Shili Lin (Email: shili@stat.osu.edu)

Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.