Postdoctoral position on complex genetic inflammatory diseases

We are seeking a highly motivated researcher to join our team in studying the mechanism of complex human genetic inflammatory tonsil disorders including a periodic fever syndrome called PFAPA (periodic fever, aphthous stomatitis, pharyngitis, adenitis syndrome) and recurrent tonsillitis in children. The successful candidate will perform a genome-wide association study (GWAS) to discover genetic risk loci and HLA risk alleles for these conditions as well as immunologic studies at the bench to understand the functional significance of these risk variants. The candidate will be responsible for leading and performing GWAS analyses of large-scale genotyping data, assessing whole genome sequencing data, performing experiments at the bench, analyzing and interpreting data, preparing manuscripts for publication in high-impact journals, and presenting findings at national and international conferences. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated researcher to advance their career in a dynamic and supportive environment and work with a multidisciplinary team of clinicians and scientists.

Highly motivated candidates with an M.D. and/or Ph.D in biomedical genetics, bioinformatics, biostatistics, or genetic epidemiology or related fields are encouraged to apply. Experience analyzing large complex genetic datasets is an advantage. The successful candidate will have demonstrated the ability to conduct independent research and possess a track record of scientific publications with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment and well-developed oral and written communication skills.

U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible to apply. NIH welcomes foreign nationals with the exception of individuals from this list.