Postdoctoral Fellowship in Bioinformatics/ RNA-sequencing of Chronic Lung Diseases

Brigham and Women’s Hospital

The Channing Division of Network Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) is looking for an exceptional postdoctoral fellow to advance research in respiratory disease, with a focus on bioinformatics and integrative genomics, including RNA-sequencing and single cell sequencing in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), under the supervision of the PI, Dr. Craig Hersh.

The fellow will work on one of several NIH-funded projects including analysis of RNA-seq in more than 4000 blood samples and 1500 lung tissue samples, with corresponding clinical, imaging, and whole genome sequencing data. In addition, these projects will be generating new RNA-seq. single cell sequencing, and spatial transcriptomics data in human samples and animal models. Fellows will work with an interdisciplinary team, consisting of geneticists and genetic epidemiologists, biostatisticians, computational biologists, and translational scientists and clinicians.

Qualified candidates should have:

• Ph.D. in bioinformatics, statistics, genetics, computational biology, or a related quantitative field
• Strong programming skills in R / Bioconductor.
• Experience in analysis of RNA-sequencing, genetic or other -omic data is mandatory.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and documentation skills.
• Ability to adhere to reproducible research standards.
• Ability to work well in teams and interact with all levels of staff.

Successful candidates will have the drive to pursue new scientific questions and be readily able to learn new skills and analytic techniques. Salary is commensurate with experience. The position is available immediately.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, CV, and the names and contact information of two references to Craig Hersh, MD, MPH, craig.hersh at channing.harvard.edu

Brigham and Women’s Hospital is a major teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School and part of Mass General Brigham, the largest recipient of NIH funding among independent hospitals. The Division of Network Medicine is a research division within the Department of Medicine whose goal is to define the etiology and reclassify complex disease using network- and systems-based approaches. This group includes some of the largest population-based and pulmonary cohorts in the world, and an outstanding track record of mentoring.

BWH is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Brigham and Women's Hospital strives to keep its workplace safe and secure for the protection of patients, visitors, and staff. Therefore, our offer of employment is contingent upon completion of the following items.

• Satisfactory reference checks
• Satisfactory criminal background checks
• Authorization to work in the United States
• Medical clearance from our Occupational Health department
• Annual compliance with Mass General Brigham’s Influenza Vaccination Policy
• Compliance with Mass General Brigham’s COVID 19 Vaccination Policy
• Successful review of the Medicare program's Sanctions and Exclusions List
• Verification of education, current licensures and registrations, and credentialing (if applicable)

If you begin work before the results of these checks are determined, it is with full understanding that an unsatisfactory report may lead to termination.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Doctorate (Preferred)

Work Location: In person