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Postdoctoral research fellow, University of Wisconsin-Madison (USA)

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Seeking a postdoctoral research fellow in human psychoneuroimmunology research at the Center for Healthy Minds, University of Wisconsin-Madison

We are seeking a motivated and creative postdoctoral fellow to help implement new projects and analyze data associated with NIH-funded studies that examine the role of emotion and its neural underpinnings on the regulation of inflammation in individuals with chronic inflammatory disease. The successful applicant will be responsible for analysis of neuroimaging, immune, and behavioral data and will have the opportunity to gain valuable professional experience through publication of their work in scientific journals, presentations at scientific meetings, and engagement with the community.

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Postdoctoral Research position in Austin, Texas (USA)

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Summary: Postdoctoral Research position in Austin, Texas to work under the supervision of Dr. Elliot Tucker-Drob in the development and application of multivariate statistical methods in psychiatric genetics and sociogenomics. This work is currently funded by grants from the National Institutes of Health (R01AG054628) and the Jacobs Foundation. The position is available September, 2018 (earlier and later start dates are negotiable) and includes benefits. The position is for 2 years with the option for renewal.

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Three tenure-track faculty members, University of Wisconsin-Madison (USA)

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The Initiative on Social Genomics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison to hire three new tenure track faculty:
The Initiative on Social Genomics is one of six successful proposals for Cluster Hires at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The aim is for UW to become home to the largest and most innovative group of researchers pursuing topics in Social Genomics in the world.

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Research positions, Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia (USA)

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The Division of Epidemiology in the Department of Family Medicine and Population Health at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) invites applications for four (4) tenure-eligible epidemiology positions in cancer, psychiatric/substance abuse disorders/genetic, or social and health disparities research at the rank of associate or full professor commensurate with academic background and experience.

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Postdoc, University of Texas at Austin (USA)

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The University of Texas at Austin, Department of Psychology and Population Research Center

Postdoc in Statistical Genetics, PI: Elliot M. Tucker-Drob

Summary: Postdoctoral Research position in Austin, Texas to work under the supervision of Dr. Elliot Tucker-Drob in the development and application of multivariate statistical methods in psychiatric genetics and sociogenomics. This work is currently funded by grants from the National Institutes of Health (R01AG054628) and the Jacobs Foundation. The position is available September, 2018 (earlier and later start dates are negotiable) and includes benefits. The position is for 2 years with the option for renewal.

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Workshop, Behavioral Genetics in Social Science Research

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Dear colleagues,

The GESIS workshop week on “Behavioral Genetics in Social Science Research” takes place October 8-12, 2018 at GESIS Cologne, Germany.

The purpose of this workshop week is to familiarize social scientists with genetic data and provide instruction on how to incorporate genetic information into social science analyses. All workshops offer hands-on training for researchers working at the intersection of genetics and social science research.

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Postdoc, The Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics, Nijmegen (The Netherlands)

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Postdoc in Statistical Genomics/Genetic Epidemiology

The Max Planck Institute (MPI) for Psycholinguistics, Nijmegen, the Netherlands, is offering a Postdoctoral Research Scientist position in Statistical Genomics/Genetic Epidemiology.

The host research group, led by Dr Beate St Pourcain, investigates the genetic basis of social communication, language and interaction in large population-based cohorts.
http://www.mpi.nl/people/vacancies/postdoctoral-research-scientist-in-statistical-genomics-genetic-epidemiology-1

(Starting salary: €47,399 – €52,573 p.a.)