Hussman Institute for Human Genomics at Miller School of Medicine

Post-Doctoral Fellows

Post-Doctoral Fellow Applications

Postdoctoral Fellowships in Genetic Epidemiology for Alzheimer’s Disease Study

The Hussman Institute for Human Genomics (HIHG) at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine (hihg.med.miami.edu) is seeking post-doctoral fellows interested in joining our cutting-edge research team. We are offering fellowships in genetic epidemiology for our Alzheimer’s study.

We are seeking applicants for a large Alzheimer’s genomics project encompassing genome wide association data and next generation sequencing data. This project involves the opportunity to participate in the Alzheimer’s Disease Genetics Consortium. Applicants for the genetic epidemiology position should have experience in one or more of the following areas: epidemiology, genetics, and/or statistics. The ability to work in an interdisciplinary team is expected. We offer competitive post-doctoral salaries and benefits.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to email Curriculum Vitae and list of three references to hihginfo@med.miami.edu, attention: Dr. Margaret Pericak-Vance (Alzheimer’s Disease).

The University of Miami is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Also, applicants are required to apply online at http://careers.med.miami.edu. Under “Department”, select “John P. Hussman Institute for Human Genomics”.

Mail To:
Margaret A. Pericak-Vance, Ph.D. (genetic epidemiology)
Or John R. Gilbert (molecular)
1501 NW 10th Avenue, BRB-314 (M860)
University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine
Miami, Florida 33136

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Postdoctoral Fellowships in Genetic Epidemiology for Age-Related Macular Degeneration Study

We are seeking applicants for a large AMD genomics project encompassing genome wide association data and next generation sequencing data. This project involves the opportunity to participate in the AMD Consortium. Applicants for the genetic epidemiology position should have experience in one or more of the following areas: epidemiology, genetics, and/or statistics. The ability to work in an interdisciplinary team is expected. We offer competitive post-doctoral salaries and benefits.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to email Curriculum Vitae and list of three references to hihginfo@med.miami.edu, attention: Dr. Margaret Pericak-Vance (AMD).

Mail Applications To:
Margaret A. Pericak-Vance, Ph.D.
c/o Carrie Ann Perez
1501 NW 10th Avenue, BRB-314 (M860)
University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine
Miami, Florida 33136

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Postdoctoral Fellowships in Genetic Epidemiology for Autism Study

The Hussman Institute for Human Genomics in the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine (hihg.med.miami.edu) is seeking post-doctoral fellows interested in joining our cutting-edge research team. We are offering fellowships with emphasis in genetic epidemiology for our autism spectrum disorders study.

We are seeking applicants for a large autism genomics project encompassing genome wide association data and next generation sequencing data. Applicants for the genetic epidemiology position should have experience in one or more of the following areas: epidemiology, genetics, and/or statistics. The ability to work in an interdisciplinary team is expected. We offer competitive post-doctoral salaries and benefits.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to email Curriculum Vitae and list of three references to hihginfo@med.miami.edu, attention: Dr. Margaret Pericak-Vance (autism).

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Postdoctoral Fellowships in Molecular genetics for Alzheimer’s Disease Study

We are seeking applicants for a large Alzheimer’s genomics project encompassing genome wide association data and next generation sequencing data. This project involves the opportunity to participate in the Alzheimer’s Disease Genetics Consortium. Applicants for the molecular genetics position should have experience in molecular methods and laboratory techniques. The ability to work in an interdisciplinary team is expected. We offer competitive post-doctoral salaries and benefits.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to email Curriculum Vitae and list of three references to hihginfo@med.miami.edu, attention: John R. Gilbert, Ph.D. and Margaret A. Pericak-Vance, Ph.D. (Alzheimer’s molecular position).

Mail To:
John R. Gilbert, Ph.D.
1501 NW 10th Avenue, BRB- 510 (M860)
University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine
Miami, Florida 33136

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Postdoctoral Fellowships in Molecular Genetics for Age-Related Macular Degeneration Study

We are seeking applicants for a large AMD genomics project encompassing genome wide association data and next generation sequencing data. This project involves the opportunity to participate in the AMD Consortium. Applicants for the molecular genetics position should have experience in molecular methods and laboratory techniques. The ability to work in an interdisciplinary team is expected. We offer competitive post-doctoral salaries and benefits.

Mail Applications To:
John R. Gilbert, Ph.D.
1501 NW 10th Avenue, BRB- 510 (M860)
University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine
Miami, Florida 33136

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Postdoctoral Fellowships in Molecular Genetics for Autism Study

The Hussman Institute for Human Genomics in the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine (hihg.med.miami.edu) is seeking post-doctoral fellows interested in joining our cutting-edge research team. We are offering fellowships with emphasis in molecular genetics for our autism spectrum disorders study.

We are seeking applicants for a large autism genomics project encompassing genome wide association data and next generation sequencing data. Applicants for the molecular genetics position should have experience in molecular methods and laboratory techniques. The ability to work in an interdisciplinary team is expected. We offer competitive post-doctoral salaries and benefits.

Mail To:
John R. Gilbert, Ph.D.
1501 NW 10th Avenue, BRB- 510 (M860)
University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine
Miami, Florida 33136

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Postdoctoral Fellowship in Molecular Genetics and Bioinformatics of Next-Generation Sequencing

The Hussman Institute for Human Genomics (HIHG) at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is seeking post-doctoral fellows interested in joining our cutting-edge research team with emphasis on genetic studies of Mendelian neurodegenerative diseases such as Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia, and others. The position involves gene mapping using exome and whole genome sequencing and the molecular characterization of newly identified genes and pathways.

Applicants should have experience in one or more of the following areas: human genetics, basic bioinformatics, and molecular genetics. The ability to work in an interdisciplinary team is expected. We offer competitive post-doctoral salaries and benefits. The ability to work in an interdisciplinary team is expected. We offer competitive post-doctoral salaries and benefits.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to email Curriculum Vitae and list of three references to hihginfo@med.miami.edu, attention: Dr. Stephan Zuchner, with “Exome “ in the subject line.

Or Mail To:
Stephan Zuchner, MD.
1501 NW 10th Avenue, BRB-523 (M860)
University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine
Miami, Florida 33136

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Postdoctoral Fellowships in Computational Biology at the Hussman Institute for Human Genomics

The Hussman Institute for Human Genomics (HIHG) at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is seeking post-doctoral fellows interested in joining our cutting-edge research program. We are seeking fellows with expertise in bioinformatics or biostatics to join our neurodegenerative disorders team. The interdisciplinary and highly collaborative faculty of the HIHG aims to discover the genetic and epigenetic influences on human health and apply this knowledge to the practice of medicine through improved diagnostics, treatments, and medications. The team includes distinguished computational, transcriptomics, genomics, epigenomics, and translational medicine researchers.

The research efforts focus on characterizing networks of regulatory non-protein-coding RNA transcripts and their interactions with chromatin and DNA modifying enzymes. We apply directional high throughput sequencing, chromatin immunoprecipitation followed by deep sequencing (ChIP-seq), DNA methylation arrays as well as many other technologies to understand regulation of gene expression by long non-protein-coding RNA transcripts, especially as these entities/processes relate to neurodegenerative disorders. The successful candidate will work with research teams to extend capabilities in next generation data analysis and bioinformatics to help improve understanding of regulatory networks in gene expression.

The applicant must be able to develop, maintain and operate next generation sequence analysis pipelines that perform image analysis, base calling, sequence assembly and down stream annotations. The ability to work in an interdisciplinary team is expected. The Hussman Institute for Human Genomics is located in the highly diverse and fast-growing metropolitan area of South Florida near to spectacular outdoors recreational opportunities. We offer competitive post-doctoral salaries and benefits. Qualified candidates are encouraged to email Curriculum Vitae and list of three references to hihginfo@med.miami.edu, attention: Dr. Mohammad Faghihi.

Or Mail To:
Mohammad Ali Faghihi, M.D., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Hussman Institute for Human Genomics, University of Miami
1501 NW 10th Ave., Miami, FL 33136
E-mail: mfaghihi@med.miami.edu

Claes Wahlestedt, M.D., Ph.D.
Director, Center for Therapeutic Innovation (CTI)
Hussman Institute for Human Genomics
E-mail: cwahlestedt@med.miami.edu

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Postdoctoral Fellowships in Molecular Genetics for the Genetics Exercise And Research Study (GEAR)

The Hussman Institute for Human Genomics in the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is seeking post-doctoral fellows interested in joining our cutting-edge research team. We are offering molecular genetics fellowships for our study of cardiovascular and cognitive fitness responsiveness to exercise in the GEAR study.

We are seeking applicants to work on the GEAR study to identify biomarkers of fitness responsiveness from whole blood samples collected from an exercise intervention study. Applicants for this genetic molecular genetics position should have experience in microarray, transcriptome sequencing and bioinformatics. The ability to work in an interdisciplinary team is expected. We offer competitive post-doctoral salaries and benefits.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to email Curriculum Vitae and list of three references to hihginfo@med.miami.edu, attention: Dr. Margaret Pericak-Vance (GEAR).

Mail To:
Margaret Pericak-Vance, Ph.D.
1501 NW 10th Avenue, BRB- 314 (M860)
University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine
Miami, Florida 33136

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Postdoctoral Fellowship in Genetic Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases

The Hussman Institute for Human Genomics (HIHG) in the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine (hihg.med.miami.edu/) s seeking post-doctoral fellows interested in joining our cutting-edge research team with projects in the genetic epidemiology of infectious diseases.
We are seeking applicants for a post-doctoral fellowship working on the genetic susceptibility to several infectious diseases, including tuberculosis, bacterial and fungal sepsis, HIV, and HIV-associated cancers. These projects include the analysis of candidate gene, genome-wide association, and next-generation sequencing (whole exome and targeted gene) data. Applicants should have experience in epidemiology, human genetics, and/or biostatistics. The ability to work in an interdisciplinary team is expected. We offer competitive post-doctoral salaries and benefits.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to email Curriculum Vitae and list of three references to hihginfo@med.miami.edu
Attention: Dr. William K. Scott, with “genetic epidemiology postdoctoral position for infectious diseases” in the subject line.

Or Mail To:
William K. Scott, Ph.D.
Professor of Human Genetics
Hussman Institute for Human Genomics
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Biomedical Research Building
1501 N.W. 10th Avenue
Miami, FL 33136

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Postdoctoral Fellowship in Genetic Epidemiology in Stroke and Birth Defects

The Hussman Institute for Human Genomics (HIHG) at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine (hihg.med.miami.edu) is seeking a post-doctoral fellow interested in joining our cutting-edge research team with projects in the genetic epidemiology of cardiovascular risk factors for stroke, as well as the genetics of specific birth defects.

We are seeking an applicant for a large cardiovascular risk factor project encompassing family-based linkage data and cohort-based genome wide association data, as well as whole exome sequencing data. This project involves the opportunity to participate in the CHARGE consortium. In addition, the opportunity to work on several family-based datasets for clubfoot and cleft lip/palate exists. Applicants should have experience in one or more of the following areas: epidemiology, genetics, and/or statistics. The ability to work in an interdisciplinary team is expected. We offer competitive post-doctoral salaries and benefits.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to email Curriculum Vitae and list of three references to hihginfo@med.miami.edu, attention: Dr. Susan Blanton, with “genetic epidemiology post-doctoral position in stroke” in the subject line.

Or Mail To:
Dr. Susan Halloran Blanton
Associate Professor of Human Genetics and Neurology
Associate Director, John P. Hussman Institute for Human Genomics
1501 NW 10th Avenue, BRB-314 (M860)
University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine
Miami, Florida 33136

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Postdoctoral Fellowship in Statistical and Population Genetics

The Hussman Institute for Human Genomics (HIHG) at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine (hihg.med.miami.edu/) is seeking a post-doctoral fellow interested in joining our cutting-edge research team.

We are seeking applicants for a new initiative, Genomic Origins and Admixture in Latinos (GOAL), which aims to characterize genetic diversity in Latino/Hispanic groups and develop novel statistical methodology for genetic analysis in heterogeneous, admixed populations. The applicant will conduct innovative analyses and develop novel approaches working with a multi-Institutional team lead by Dr. Eden Martin at University of Miami’s HIHG in collaboration with Dr. Carlos Bustamante’s team at Stanford University.

Applicants should have experience in one or more of the following areas: epidemiology, genetics and statistics. The ability to work in an interdisciplinary team is expected. Qualified candidates are encouraged to email Curriculum Vitae and list of three references to hihginfo@med.miami.edu, attention: Dr. Eden R. Martin, with “postdoctoral position for GOAL” in the subject line.

Or Mail To:
Eden R. Martin, Ph.D.
Professor of Human Genomics
Director, Center for Genetic Epidemiology and Statistical Genetics
John P. Hussman Institute for Human Genomics
1501 NW 10th Avenue, BRB-314 (M860)
University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine
Miami, Florida 33136

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Postdoctoral Fellowships in Molecular Neuroscience and RNA biology at the Hussman Institute for Human Genomics

The Hussman Institute for Human Genomics (HIHG) at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is seeking post-doctoral fellows interested in joining our cutting-edge research program. We are seeking fellows with expertise in non-protein-coding RNAs, epigenetics, transcriptomics or molecular neuroscience to join our neurodegenerative disorders team.

The interdisciplinary and highly collaborative faculty of the HIHG aims to discover the genetic and epigenetic influences on human health and apply this knowledge to the practice of medicine through improved diagnostics, treatments, and medications. The team includes distinguished transcriptomics, genomics, epigenomics, computational and translational medicine researchers.

The research efforts focus on the regulation of gene expression by long non-protein-coding RNA transcripts, especially as these entities/processes relate to neurodegenerative disorders. The work involves the use of molecular biology techniques, cell biology and broad-scale genomics approaches (deep-sequencing, microarrays). Qualified fellows will work with a team of distinguished scientists to characterize RNA biomarkers, as well as novel therapeutic targets for neurodegenerative disorders. Applicants should have experience in regulatory RNAs, epigenetics, transcriptomics or molecular neuroscience. The ability to work in an interdisciplinary team is expected. The Hussman Institute for Human Genomics is located in the highly diverse and fast-growing metropolitan area of South Florida near to spectacular outdoors recreational opportunities. We offer competitive post-doctoral salaries and benefits.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to email Curriculum Vitae and list of three references to hihginfo@med.miami.edu, attention: Dr. Mohammad Faghihi.
The University of Miami is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Also, applicants are required to apply online at http://careers.med.miami.edu. Under “Department”, select “John P. Hussman Institute for Human Genomics”.

Or Mail To:
Mohammad Ali Faghihi, M.D., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Hussman Institute for Human Genomics, University of Miami
1501 NW 10th Ave., Miami, FL 33136
E-mail: mfaghihi@med.miami.edu

Claes Wahlestedt, M.D. Ph.D.
Vice Chair (Research), Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Director, Center for Therapeutic Innovation (CTI)
Hussman Institute for Human Genomics
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
E-mail: cwahlestedt@med.miami.edu
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Also, applicants are required to apply online at http://careers.med.miami.edu. Under “Department”, select “John P. Hussman Institute for Human Genomics”.

The University of Miami is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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