The Department of Epidemiology Research at Statens Serum Institut in
Copenhagen is now inviting applications for two positions in:

Statistical Genetics/Genetic Epidemiology

The Department of Epidemiology Research is a dynamic research environment
with a strong tradition of epidemiology research using the high quality
Danish health and disease registers. A particular focus of the department is
the integration of information from health registers with genetic data from
biobank samples to study inherited susceptibility to common complex
diseases.

The successful applicant will become part of a growing team of researchers
working with statistical genetics / genetic epidemiology projects using
samples from large biobanks at Statens Serum Institut. Specifically, he or
she will work on two genome-wide association (GWA) studies: "Genes,
Environment and Preterm Delivery" and "The Genetics of Female Reproductive
Characteristics". 

The projects will involve association scans with SNP and CNV markers,
haplotype analyses, imputation of genotypes, inclusion of environmental risk
factors, and gene-gene interaction analysis. Both studies are being carried
out in collaboration with research groups in the United States, and the
analyses will include meta-analysis of GWA data from Danish and American
cohorts. More details about the projects are available on request.

The successful applicant will also contribute to the design and conduct of
new studies and will have the opportunity to develop novel statistical
methodology for the analysis of GWA data.

We require an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual with a background
in statistical or population genetics, bioinformatics, or modern
computational statistics and their applications. Good computational skills
are essential and familiarity with Linux and R would be an advantage.
Candidates who have, or expect to acquire soon, a PhD in statistical
genetics, population genetics, statistics, bioinformatics or computer
science are preferred. Previous experience with large-scale genetic
association studies is desirable but not essential. 

The positions are available immediately and are initially 2-year positions
with possibility for extension. The positions are covered by the terms of
the collective agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and The
Danish Confederation of Professional Associations.

For informal enquiries please contact statistician, PhD, Bjarke Feenstra,
tel: 3268 3852, e-mail: [log in to unmask] or Professor, DMSc, Mads Melbye tel: 3268
3163, e-mail: [log in to unmask]

To apply, please send the application marked "64013153" and your CV by
e-mail to [log in to unmask] The closing date for applications is 15 December
2008.

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