About the Program:
The Division of Biostatistics at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine seeks candidates for multiple post-doctoral positions in genetic epidemiology who will be involved in the development and application of novel statistical methods for analysis of data from family/genetic studies with an emphasis on substantive applied orientation in cardiovascular disease (CVD) and CVD risk factors.

This training program is guided by a local Steering Committee consisting of world-renowned cardiovascular genetic epidemiologists including Drs. Ingrid Borecki, Victor Davila-Roman (MD), C. Charles Gu, D.C. Rao, and Treva Rice, and an Advisory Committee, including:

Drs. Donna Arnett (University of Alabama at Birmingham)
Eric Boerwinkle(University of Texas at Houston)
Brad Evanoff(Washington University in St. Louis
Alan Weder(University of Michigan).

Desired Applicants:
Background in one or more areas among biostatistics, statistical genetics, genetic epidemiology, and bioinformatics is highly desirable.

Candidates with research interests in the development of novel analytic methods in genetic epidemiology are particularly encouraged to apply.

To Apply:
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply with a statement of research interests, CV, and two letters of recommendation to:

Dr. D. C. Rao
Division of Biostatistics
Washington University School of Medicine
660 South Euclid, Campus Box 8067
St. Louis, MO 63110-1093

Or by e-mail: post-doc-search@wubios.wustl.edu.

About Washington University:
Washington University School of Medicine is among the world’s premier biomedical research institutions. It is home for several large scale centers at the forefront of research in their chosen fields, including nationally funded Centers in the areas of genome sequencing, cancer, and Alzheimer Disease. We strongly encourage women and underrepresented minorities to apply. Washington Universityis an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.