Postdoctoral Scholar

Department: MED-Pharmacology
Salary/Grade: RES/

Job Summary:

Northwestern University has an opening for one postdoctoral position available within a Clinical Pharmacology/ Pharmacogenomics laboratory for a Postdoctoral Scholar. This position is within the Perera Lab. Our laboratory focuses on the pharmacogenomics of drug response in cardiovascular medicine and hepatic drug metabolism in minority populations. The ideal candidate would have a good understanding of RNA-seq analysis, differential gene expression, eQTL analysis, and statistical genetics. This is a highly collaborative clinically focused lab, with opportunities for to interact with statistical genetics, cancer biology, gastroenterology and cardiology.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Skills and experience with a variety of next generation sequencing data types is required including gene expression analysis using RNA-Seq and exome/genome data analyses.
• Prior experience working with large-scale datasets using high performance computing environments is a desire
• Knowledge in bioinformatics or computational biology strongly preferred.
• Skills in statistical analysis required.
• Proficiencies in word processing, spreadsheet, database software, power point, statistics and other software use in scientific research analysis are required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. and /or Pharm.D or M.D. degree

Minimum Competencies:

• Written and verbal communications skills, organizational skills, ability to work as a team.

Preferred Competencies:

• Knowledge in bioinformatics or computational biology strongly preferred.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.