Statistical Geneticist, Research Scientist

East Carolina University, a member of the 17-campus University of North Carolina System, is committed to being a national model for student success, regional transformation, and public service. Through education, research, health care, community engagement, cultural enrichment and more, ECU enhances the quality of life for our students, our state, and our world, and launched an exciting strategic plan for 2023-2028, Future Focused - Innovation Driven. ECU enrolls about 27,000 students annually, with over 5,500 pursuing graduate and professional degrees. ECU is classified as a R2-Doctoral/Research-intensive University and is located in Greenville, NC (pop. 92,000), which lies 80 miles east of Raleigh and a short distance to the Atlantic coast. A thriving small city and regional center for education, health, and the arts, Greenville offers a college-town atmosphere and is a great place to live, work, play, and visit. It has a cost of living more than 10 percent below the national average and boasts a vibrant Downtown district with restaurants, breweries, and shopping. Greenville hosts a variety of festivals throughout the year and offers numerous recreational opportunities, including access to the Tar River, more than nine miles of greenways, nearly 30 parks and recreational facilities, and a growing arts scene.

The Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences is home to 16 academic departments, a number of research centers, and more than twenty inter- and multi-disciplinary programs. The College seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of our student body, faculty, staff, and administration and works to increase access to higher education by building a culture of care, belonging, and opportunity.

ECU's Department of Biology is home to more than 1,300 undergraduate majors (BS and BA in Biology and BS in Biochemistry) and instructs more than 17,000 students each academic year. Faculty in the department are committed to providing high-impact training in research to undergraduate, Masters and Doctoral-level students. The Department of Biology is broad in its representation of different biological subdisciplines and emphasizes integrative approaches drawing from across the natural sciences. Faculty and students in the Department of Biology have ample opportunity to collaborate with others across campus, including those within the Department of Chemistry, Water Resources Center, Brody School of Medicine, Mass Spectrometry Facility, and Eastern Region Pharma Center.

The Department of Biology and its research facilities (Microscopy, Genomics, and a vivarium) are primarily housed in the new Life Sciences and Biotechnology Building, a gateway to a growing, vibrant downtown district in the coastal region of North Carolina. In addition, Howell Science Complex South Wing, which houses many upper-level biology teaching labs, is currently undergoing renovation and is set to re-open in 2026. Multiple state-of-the-art active learning classrooms are also available for teaching. The Department of Biology is committed to 1) enriching the lives of students, faculty, and staff by providing a respectful and welcoming academic community where the exchange of ideas, knowledge and perspectives is an active part of living and learning and 2) expanding access to transformative and engaging learning experiences that help all students succeed in their academic advancement.

The research scientist will develop and apply statistical methods to genomic and health-related data, to discover how -Omics data contribute to human health and disease.

The genetic data include variations assayed by microarrays, targeted, exome, or whole-genome sequencing and the health data cover a broad range of traits, particularly complex diseases such as stroke, diabetes, as well as responses to drug treatments. Other -Omics data include epigenetics (array) and global metabolomics.

The responsibilities of this position involve the following activities:

70% - Perform analyses by applying statistical methods to genomic and health-related data (data include variations assayed by microarrays, targeted, exome, or whole-genome sequencing and the health data cover a broad range of traits, particularly complex diseases such as stroke, diabetes, as well as responses to drug treatments) and interpreting results

20% - Prepare results for publications and participate in writing grant proposals

10% - Work with faculty and staff to develop goals and strategies for data analysis and experimental design

Contingent upon the availability of funds.

None

Application materials should be submitted online at www.jobs.ecu.edu using the position number 500561. Applicants must complete a candidate profile, submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for two current references.

Official transcripts and 2 official letters of reference are required upon employment. Letters of reference will be requested upon selection as a finalist. References will receive an automated email from PeopleAdmin to submit letter. Inquiries regarding this position may be directed to Keith Keene at keenek24@ecu.edu.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.

East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer who is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care, belonging and opportunity for our faculty, staff and learners and all stakeholders. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.

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