3-year Postdoctoral Research Scientist

3-year Postdoctoral Research Scientist Position in Statistical Genomics/Genetic Epidemiology
Post Doc
Language and Genetics
full-time
This three-year postdoctoral research scientist position is funded by the Max Planck Society and embedded within the Max Planck Institute (MPI) for Psycholinguistics.
Job description
The postdoctoral researcher will carry out genomic analyses examining genetic correlates of social behaviour from infancy onwards, approximating developmental change, and build directly on current work within the EAGLE consortium . The work aims to better understand the trajectories of mental health outcomes, including genetic links with neurodevelopmental conditions, and changes in brain-related phenotypes.
The successful applicant will work closely with Dr Beate St Pourcain as part of the Population Genetics of Human Communication group at the MPI for Psycholinguistics. The position provides excellent opportunities for international networking, interdisciplinary collaboration, and career development, including links to the Gene Amsterdam Network . Requirements
The successful applicant will hold, or expect to obtain shortly, a PhD in Statistical Genomics, Genetic Epidemiology, Medical Statistics, Bioinformatics, or a related quantitative discipline involving the analysis of omics datasets.
Essential qualifications include - Familiarity with 'Omics' methods to analyse the genetic architecture of human phenotypes - A strong computational background, with experience in one or more programming languages (e.g. R, Python, Perl, or shell scripting)
Desirable experience includes - Structural equation modelling (e.g. lavaan) - Meta-analysis methods (e.g. metafor) - Familiarity with neuroimaging phenotypes - Familiarity with the complex genetic architecture underlying conditions such as autism or ADHD
What we offer you - A full-time position (39 hours per week) with a fixed term of 3 years. The proposed starting dat...