Position Information
| Posting Number |
PG191545PD |
| Position Number |
00111581 |
| Position Type |
Post Doc |
| FLSA |
Exempt |
Departmental Information
| Department ID |
110701 - Animal Science |
| Department |
110701 - Animal Science |
| Job City & State |
Raleigh, NC |
Position Overview
| Essential Job Duties |
We invite applications for a 6month postdoctoral research fellow to lead and contribute to method development and applied analyses in statistical genomic finemapping with a focus on dissecting the genetic architecture of inbreeding depression. The successful candidate will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to develop and apply statistical approaches to locate causal variants and genomic regions responsible for fitness declines associated with inbreeding, using large-scale genomic and phenotypic datasets.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and apply statistical and computational methods for finemapping causal variants underlying inbreeding depression, including but not limited to Bayesian finemapping, mixed models, haplotype and ROH-based analyses, and rare-variant tests.
- Quantify and partition components of inbreeding depression across the genome.
- Integrate diverse data types where available (whole-genome sequence or high-density genotypes, pedigree records, phenotype/fitness measures, transcriptomics/functional annotation) to prioritize candidate loci and interpret biological mechanisms.
- Perform simulations to validate methods and assess power, false-discovery, and effect-size estimation under realistic demographic and genomic scenarios.
- Prepare manuscripts, present findings at group meetings and conferences, and contribute to grant or fellowship proposals.
- Collaborate with lab members and external collaborators; potentially supervise or mentor graduate/undergraduate students for parts of projects.
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Employee Value Proposition (
https://news.hr.ncsu.edu/you-belong-here/) and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone. |
| Other Work/Responsibilities |
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| Wolfpack Perks and Benefits |
As a Pack member,
you belong here, and can enjoy
exclusive perks
designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being.
What we offer:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement and Leave
- Faculty and Staff Assistance Program
- Enhance your career with LEAD courses
Attend non-revenue generating sporting events for free.
Attain Work-life balance with our
Childcare benefits,
Wellness & Recreation Membership, and
Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.
Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered. |
Requirements and Preferences
| Work Schedule |
Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm |
| Department Required Skills |
- PhD in statistical genetics, quantitative genetics, biostatistics, computational biology,
population genetics, bioinformatics, or a closely related discipline.
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| Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education |
- Strong background in statistical modeling and quantitative methods (linear mixed models, Bayesian inference, likelihood methods).
- Proven experience working with large genomic datasets (GWAS, sequence, or high-
density SNP arrays), and familiarity with runs of homozygosity (ROH), identity-by-
descent (IBD), genotype imputation, and genomic relationship matrices. - Experience with simulation frameworks.
- Good scientific communication skills and a record of peer-reviewed publications or
strong
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| Required License or Certification |
n/a |
| Valid NC Driver's License required? |
No |
| Commercial Driver's License Required? |
No |
Recruitment Details
| Anticipated Hiring Range |
$58,656 |
| If you anticipate multiple hires from this search, please indicate how many |
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Applicant Information
| Quick Link |
https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/222699 |
| EEO |
NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or
workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
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North Carolina State University
$58,656
Sep 09, 2025