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Postdoctoral Researcher

University of Georgia, Franklin, Tennessee, us, 37068


Postdoctoral Researcher

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Position DetailsPosting Number: G/R23225PWorking Title: Postdoctoral ResearcherDepartment: Franklin-GeneticsEmployment Type: EmployeeAnticipated Start Date: 01/04/2024Posting Date: 08/24/2023Location of Vacancy: Athens AreaAbout 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. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report.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. (80% of time)Administrative responsibilities:

1) supervision and training of graduate and undergraduate students; 2) assisting with the daily operations of the laboratory. (20% of time)Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in a relevant field. Prior experience in population genetics or quantitative genetics. Strong background in programming and statistics.Contact Information

Recruitment Contact:Name: Dr. Kaixiong YeEmail: kaixiong.ye@uga.eduApplicant Documents

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