Research Fellow. Wake Forest School of Medicine

Duties & Responsibilities: The research goals of the Center for Diabetes Research at Wake Forest University School of Medicine focus on genetics of obesity, type 2 diabetes, diabetic kidney disease, cardiovascular disease risk factors and related traits in multiple populations especially in African Americans. Our genetic analytical work include genome wide association, linkage, exome sequencing and exome chip studies. The successful candidate will mainly participate in the analytical component of these research projects, and follow up with bioinformatics and/or laboratory studies on obesity and type 2 diabetes under the supervision of faculty members. His/her major duties include genetic data analysis using existing genetic software, statistical data analysis using SAS, R and/or other programming tool. Laboratory studies may be involved depending on the candidate’s experience. The candidate will also contribute to the design, implementation and manuscript preparation of research projects.


Position Qualifications: PhD degree in biological sciences including molecular biology, genetics, statistical genetics, epidemiology, bioinformatics, biostatistics or related fields. Experience in genetic and bioinformatics data analysis, statistical packages such as SAS, programming skill and use of UNIX is preferred.

Salary Range: commensurate with education and experience

Benefits: http://www.wakehealth.edu/HR/Benefits-of-Working-at-WFUBMC.htm

Web Site: http://www.wakehealth.edu/Center-for-Diabetes-Research/

Application Address: Applicants should send their CV, a statement of research interests, and contact information for three references to Dr Maggie Ng at mng@wakehealth.edu.

Contact Email: mng@wakehealth.edu