Postdoctoral Scholar

The Pennsylvania State University
United States, Pennsylvania, University Park
201 Old Main (Show on map)
Apr 07, 2025
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: The 'Omics' Discovery laboratory in the Department of Biobehavioral Health at The Pennsylvania State University (http://bbh.hhd.psu.edu/) is seeking applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar. The anticipated start date for the position is as early as July 1st, 2025. Candidates for this position should have experience in the areas of statistical programming (R, Unix, Linux, etc.) and Machine Learning analytical pipelines. Qualified individuals will have earned a Ph.D. or equivalent training in biobehavioral health disciplines such as neuroscience, psychology, physiology, epidemiology, and/or statistics, and have demonstrated research excellence. Experience in public health, genetics and biology is recommended. Experience or past training in epidemiology is not necessary but viewed positively. The research project the successful applicant will be leveraging genetic data from both the Polynesians in the Variant Biome and Hispanic/Latino participants from the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL) and Cameron County Hispanic Cohort (CCHC) to perform various Machine Learning models across different 'omic platforms' to identify causal genes linked with severe obesity and its downstream cardiometabolic conditions. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Literature review of relevant publications. Harmonization of data. Development and refinement of Machine Learning pipelines. Large-scale omic analysis of different metabolic traits. Interpretation of results. Drafting and presentation of abstracts at local and international conferences. Publications. Grant writing. To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter that explicitly discusses your research experiences and future goals, your CV, the names and contact information of three people who can be contacted as references. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Affirmative Action Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines University Park, PA