RESEARCH POSITION Department: Pediatrics/Genetics

RESEARCH POSITION

Department: Pediatrics/Genetics

Research Associate Scholar’s position is immediately available in an NIH funded study for identifying genetic and epigenetic factors associated with chronic complex diseases.  Work involves high throughput genome-wide genotyping, gene expression, and sequencing data generation and analyses to elucidate genetic and epigenetic signature tags associated with disease susceptibility. Qualifications with  Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Genetics, Biology, Biochemistry, or related discipline and first author publications in scientific journals are required. Candidates with expertise or familiarity with statistical methodologies, computational genetics, statistical genetics, and bioinformatics are particularly encouraged to apply. Those with expertise in molecular biology or cell functional studies including, transfection, cloning, reporter constructs, immuno-blotting, and cell culturing with high-quality publications would also be considered. Highly motivated individuals with an intense interest in science and enthusiasm to understand the genetic complexities of metabolic diseases will be preferred for this position. Position requires performing various duties including high-throughput sample preparation, SNP genotyping, microarray data analysis, manuscript preparation while paying strict attention to details, and use of complex equipment and computer terminals. Starting salary will be commensurate with training and experience. The deadline for application submission is September 3, 2020.

Please send your CV and publication details to:

Dharambir K. Sanghera, PhD, FAHA

Professor of Pediatrics Genetics

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

940 Stanton L. Young Blvd., Rm. 969 BMSB

Oklahoma City, OK 73104

Phone: 405-271-6026

Email: dharambir-sanghera@ouhsc.edu