Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Computational Biology Job at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

  • Mayo Clinic
  • Rochester, MN

Job Description

Why Mayo Clinic


Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and  comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

  • Medical: Multiple plan options.
  • Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
  • Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
  • Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
  • Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

Division of Computational Biology, Department of Quantitative Health Sciences, Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota is seeking a postdoctoral candidate with a Ph.D. in statistics/biostatistics (with statistical genetics emphasis) or psychiatric genetics. Experience with machine learning and AI methodology is preferred. The successful candidate will work with Dr. Joanna Biernacka’s team, as well as physician scientists in the Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, and other trainees and analysts, and will apply biostatistics and statistical genetic methods to studies in precision psychiatry. The group’s work includes studies of bipolar disorder and alcohol use disorder, and collaboration with multiple consortia including the PsycheMERGE network. The postdoctoral fellow will also have the opportunity to work on the development and evaluation of novel statistical methods for genomic and other biomarker studies of complex human traits.

Mayo Clinic is a world-class health care organization, with cutting-edge research programs. Scientists in the Division of Computational Biology work collaboratively with basic and clinical researchers, providing expertise in study design and data analysis and interpretation to enable discoveries with high impact on patient care. They also lead the development of statistical and informatics methodologies for analysis of biomedical data. In collaboration with the Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, members of the Division lead a well-established program in psychiatric genetics and precision psychiatry.

Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. degree in statistics, biostatistics, epidemiology, or a closely aligned area. Excellent written and oral communication skills are required. The position is available immediately and can be either 1 or 2 years in duration, with a possibility of extension. Questions should be directed to Joanna Biernacka: biernacka.joanna@mayo.edu.

Qualifications

Must have a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in a field deemed relevant by the program.

Exemption Status

Exempt

Compensation Detail

$68,564.00 - $80,210.00 / year; Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives.  Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.


Equal Opportunity


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law" .  Mayo Clinic participates in  E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Recruiter

Beza Dejene

Job Tags

Full time, Traineeship, Immediate start, Flexible hours

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