西北大学药物基因组学博士后招聘

　　Job Description

　　Position available within a Clinical Pharmacology/ Pharmacogenomics laboratory for a Postdoctoral Scholar. Our laboratory focuses on the pharmacogenomics of drug response in cardiovascular medicine and hepatic drug metabolism in African Americans. The ideal candidate would have a good understanding of RNA-seq data, differential gene expression, eQTL analysis, and iPSC differentiation procedures. This is a highly collaborative clinically focused lab, with opportunities to interact with statistical genetics, cancer biology, gastroenterology and cardiology. This is a training position with emphasis on career development.

　　Qualifications for the position include a Ph.D. and /or Pharm.D or M.D. degree, less than 3 year out from PhD.

　　• PhD in a discipline such as Statistical Genetics, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, or Statistics, Developmental biology preferably.

　　• First Author publication record in reputable journals.

　　• In vitro culture experience and protocol development using iPSCs is highly preferred.

　　• Functional Genomics experience in techniques such as CRISPR/Cas.

　　• Experience analyzing large biological datasets.

　　• Experience with high performance computing environments.

　　• Ability to train others required.

　　• Skills in statistical analysis.

　　• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

　　• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.

　　• A strong work ethic and commitment to timely delivery of results is essential.

　　• Eligibility to work in the US is required

　　• Proficiency in Python and R is a plus – there are opportunities to learn these skills within the lab, but trainees must show initiative to learn these skills.

　　More information on your lab can be found at:

　　http://pereralab.strikingly.com

　　Applications, including curriculum vitae and bibliography, summary of past accomplishments, and 3 signed reference letters, should be emailed to:

　　Minoli Perera Pharm.D, PhD.

　　Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology

　　Northwestern University

　　303 E. Chicago Ave.

　　Ward 9-188

　　Chicago IL, 60611

　　Email: minoli.perera@northwestern.edu