荷兰阿姆斯特丹自由大学统计遗传学博士后职位

VU University Amsterdam is one of the leading institutions for higher education in Europe and aims to be inspiring, innovative, and committed to societal welfare. It comprises twelve faculties and has teaching facilities for 25,000 students.

The Faculty of Earth and Life Sciences (FALW) offers a range of Bachelor and Master programmes. Research at the faculty focuses on the fields of the life sciences, health sciences, environmental sciences and earth sciences. World-class teaching and cutting-edge research activities go hand in hand. FALW works together with other faculties like medicine, exact sciences, economics, psychology and social sciences. The faculty’s research facilities can be categorized as excellent. The faculty’s international focus fosters cross-border collaboration, leading to substantially improved quality and greater impact of our research results.
Research at the Complex Trait Genetics lab focuses on identifying the genetic and environmental causes of individual differences in human traits related to behavior, cognition and mental and physical health. We integrate knowledge from different fields (biology, genetics, neuroimaging, bioinformatics) and use and develop statistical tools to analyse genome-wide data sets for complex traits.

The Complex Trait Genetics lab (www.ctglab.nl) at the Center for Neurogenomics and Cognitive Research in Amsterdam (see www.cncr.nl) is seeking applicants for a Postdoctoral fellow in statistical genetics.

Tasks
We are seeking a highly motivated, talented scientist who will work on developing and applying novel tools for the analysis of genome-wide association data. The successful candidate will work closely with collaborators in the field of psychiatric and statistical genetics. Application areas include predicting disease risk using whole genome markers, gene-set analysis, and identifying genetic markers for follow-up functional analyses by other researchers. The successful candidate will also be required to participate in quality control of large-scale genetic data sets, preparation of scientific papers and development of grant applications for further funding.

Requirements
Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. in any of the following fields: statistical genetics, medical statistics, bioinformatics, computer programming, or related quantitative/computational field. In addition we require a good ability to write and read English, experience working with large (genome-wide) datasets, experience with the R statistical language and UNIX, and a record of scientific productivity. Strong computer programming skills are an advantage.

Further particulars
The initial appointment will be for a period of 1 year. After satisfactory evaluation of the initial
appointment, it will be extended for a total duration 2 years. You can find information about our excellent fringe benefits of employment at www.workingatvu.nl like:
• Remuneration of 8,3% end-of-year bonus and 8% holiday allowance;
• Solid pension scheme (ABP);
• A minimum of 29 holidays In case of full-time employment;
• A wide range of sports facilities which staff may use at a modest charge.

Salary
The salary will be in accordance with university regulations for academic personnel, and depending on experience, range from a minimum of € 3.037,- gross per month (salaryscale 10-5) up to a maximum of
€ 3.831,- gross per month (salary scale 10) based on a fulltime employment.

Information
For additional information please contact:
Prof. Dr. D. Posthuma
phone +31 (0)20 5982823
e-mail: d.posthuma@vu.nl
web: www.ctglab.nl and www.cncr.nl

Application
Applicants are requested to write a letter in which they describe their abilities and motivation, accompanied by a curriculum vitae and the name of two scientific referees. Applications (mention the vacancy number in the email header) should be sent by e-mail before February 15, 2014 to:

VU University Amsterdam
Faculty of Earth and Life Sciences
to the attention of: Dr. D. Posthuma
e-mail: d.posthuma@vu.nl