Postdoctoral Associate

Summary

The Atkinson lab in the Department of Molecular and Human Genetics at Baylor College of Medicine is recruiting a motivated Postdoctoral Associate to lead research projects in statistical and population genomics across diverse human populations. This postdoc will use large-scale genomic datasets to decrease disparities in genetics research across ancestry groups. They will have opportunities for driving analyses in consortium projects and gain mentorship experience via helping to train junior investigators in the group.

Our lab is in the leadership of multiple international consortia including the Psychiatric Genomics Consortium (PTSD working group), Neuropsychiatric Genetics in African Populations study (NeuroGAP), and the Latin American Genomics Consortium, affording trainees access to a wealth of diverse large-scale genomic datasets containing a wide range of phenotypes for potential study. Baylor College of Medicine is a global leader in genetics research and provides a vibrant multidisciplinary research environment with close links to many other world-class institutions in the Texas Medical Center as well as BCM-affiliated hospitals across Houston. As a member of our team, you will be provided the opportunity for your contributions to be utilized and recognized across the vast global network of researchers in the fields of genomics and psychiatric disease research.

Job Duties

The postdoc hired will have the flexibility to tailor projects to their own related areas of interest and work on a range of efforts that we are currently pursuing, including:

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  Elucidates the genetic architecture of complex (primarily psychiatric) traits in diverse cohorts using ancestry-informed methods for GWAS, PRS, and heritability analyses.
  


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  Extends and develops statistical and computational tools for the improved genomic study of diverse populations.
  


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  Characterizes the patterns of admixture, demographic history, and evidence of natural selection for key human phenotypes in diverse understudied cohorts
  

Minimum Qualifications

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  MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
  


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  No experience required.