Postdoctoral position, Harvard Medical School
A postdoctoral position is available at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston for Evolutionary Genomic studies in the laboratory of Dr. Charles Lee.
Our lab focuses on understanding genomic structural variation particularly pertaining to evolution, population genetics of structural variation and disease associations (http://www.chromosome.bwh.harvard.edu). Ongoing research projects utilize array comparative genomic hybridization, DNA sequencing, RT-PCR and fluorescent in situ hybridization techniques, among others, to analyze structural genomic variation (Nature 444:444, 2006; Am J Hum Genet 82:685-695, 2008; Genome Res 18:1698, 2008). We are currently expanding a growing evolutionary group to complement ongoing projects in house and develop novel approaches for data analysis and production. Interested individuals must have or be close to obtaining a Ph.D. degree. In addition, applicants must demonstrate a high level of research productivity and writing proficiency through international, peer-reviewed publications.
The candidate should have a strong background in evolutionary biology and/or population genetics. Bioinformatic approaches relating to molecular biology and/or genetics as well as experience analyzing next generation sequencing or array-CGH data would be desirable. A background in computational and/or statistical methodologies as well as experience in statistical and/or programming languages (PERL, Python) would also be desirable.
Interested applicants should submit current curriculum vitae, statement of research experience and names of three individuals who can provide letters of reference electronically to: Dr. Omer Gokcumen (ogokcumen@partners.org)
