美國佐治亞大學(xué)2023年招聘博士后（群體遺傳學(xué)和定量遺傳學(xué)方向）
佐治亞大學(xué)（The University of Georgia，縮寫為UGA），或譯喬治亞大學(xué)，坐落于美國佐治亞州雅典市，是一所世界頂尖的著名公立研究型大學(xué)。該校是佐治亞州大學(xué)系統(tǒng)的旗艦學(xué)府，被譽為公立常春藤大學(xué)。佐治亞大學(xué)創(chuàng)建于1785年，是美國最早建立的公立大學(xué)，首位校長以及一位校董參與起草和簽署了美國《獨立宣言》。學(xué)校位列2022年U.S. News美國最佳大學(xué)排名第48名，2022U.S. News世界大學(xué)排名第303名，美國公立大學(xué)排名第16名。
佐治亞大學(xué)是美國電視皮博迪獎（Peabody Awards）的主辦大學(xué)。
Postdoctoral Researcher
University of Georgia
Posting Number G/R23225P
Working Title Postdoctoral Researcher Department Franklin-Genetics About the University of Georgia
Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( https: // www. uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.
About the College/Unit/Department College/Unit/Department website https: // www. genetics.uga.edu/ Employment Type Employee Additional Schedule Information Advertised Salary Anticipated Start Date 01/04/2024 Posting Date 08/24/2023 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EOO Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
Duties/Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities
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 Duties/Responsibilities
Administrative responsibilities: 1) supervision and training of graduate and undergraduate students; 2) assisting with the daily operations of the laboratory
Percentage of time 20
Position Details
Position Information
Classification Title Post-Doctoral Associate AD
FLSA Exempt UGA Job Code FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications Position Summary
The Ye lab at the University of Georgia is a Human Genetics lab with a special interest in Human Nutrition. We strive to identify genetic variants that make each one of us unique in our nutritional requirements and risks of metabolic diseases. We aim for a future of Personalized Nutrition. Our research employs computational and experimental methodologies from Evolutionary and Quantitative Genomics, Molecular Genetics, and Nutritional Sciences. We are searching for a postdoc to work at the interface of Population Genetics and Quantitative Genetics, to study the role of Gene-Environment Interactions in human evolution and human complex traits. The postdoc will perform both empirical data analysis (ancient and modern DNA; large biobanks) and theoretical modeling.
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position
Ph.D. in a relevant filed. Prior experience in population genetics or quantitative genetics. Strong background in programming and statistics.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies Physical Demands 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 the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes
Contact Information
Recruitment Contact
Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Dr. Kaixiong Ye Recruitment Contact Email kaixiong.ye@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone
