Postdoctoral Researcher

Overview

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Posting Details

• Posting Number: G/R23225P
• Working Title: Postdoctoral Researcher
• Department: Franklin-Genetics
• College/Unit/Department Website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./
• Employment Type: Employee
• Anticipated
  
  Start Date:
  
  01/04/2024
• Posting Date: 08/24/2023
• Open Until Filled: Yes
• Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

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• Research projects:
  1) utilizing ancient and modern DNA to study the evolution of metabolic genes and traits;
  2) developing population genetics models to characterize gene-environment interactions in the evolution of human complex traits;
  3) analyzing data from UK Biobank to empirically identify gene-environment interactions for human complex traits, especially the circulating levels of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.
• The postdoc will perform literature reviews, project management, data analysis, manuscript writing, and presentations.

Percentage Of Time: 80%

• Supervision and training of graduate and undergraduate students
• Assisting with the daily operations of the laboratory

Percentage Of Time: 20%

• Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Post-Doctoral Associate AD
• FLSA: Exempt
• FTE: 1.00

The Ye lab at the University of Georgia is a Human Genetics lab focused on Human Nutrition. We aim to identify genetic variants that influence nutritional requirements and risk of metabolic diseases, pursuing a future of Personalized Nutrition. Our research combines Evolutionary and Quantitative Genomics, Molecular Genetics, and Nutritional Sciences. We seek a postdoc to work at the interface of Population Genetics and Quantitative Genetics, studying Gene-Environment Interactions in human evolution and complex traits.

The postdoc will perform empirical data analysis (ancient and modern DNA; large biobanks) and theoretical modeling.

• Ph.D. in a relevant field
• Prior experience in population genetics or quantitative genetics
• Strong background in programming and statistics

• Is this a Position of Trust?: Yes
• Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No
• Does this position require a P-Card? No
• Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No
• Is driving a requirement of this position? No
• Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under 18 or direct patient care? No
• Security Access: Yes

Background Investigation Policy:
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, including a criminal background check, verification of credentials and employment history, and, when applicable, a satisfactory credit check. A pre-employment drug test may be required for high-risk positions. See the UGA Background Check website for details.

Contact Details

Recruitment Contact Name:
Dr. Kaixiong Ye

Recruitment Contact Email: kaixiong.ye