Statistical and Population Genetics Postdoc

A postdoctoral position is available to work with genomic polymorphism data in Arabidopsis thaliana.  The project focuses on genome-wide association mapping using a large SNP data set (over 1,000 inbred lines genotyped at 250,000 SNP loci), but there is also room for various forms of evolutionary analysis.  The project is directed by Magnus Nordborg (Molecular & Computational Biology) and Paul Marjoram (Preventive Medicine, Keck School of Medicine), and the position would enjoy close contacts with other quantitative groups in both departments, as well as with prominent collaborators in several countries.

Applicants for the position must have backgrounds in statistical, quantitative, or population genetics.  Experience with genetic mapping is a definite advantage.  Informal inquiries can be address to either Magnus or Paul (pmarjora@usc.edu); applications (a CV and two letters of recommendation) should be sent to Magnus.