Postdoc position in forensic genetics

[Rori]

Hi BAPG community,

 

First and foremost, I hope that you are healthy, safe, and empowered. 

I’m re-invigorating my search for a postdoc to work on statistical forensic genetics research.  Hope to hear from you!

Take care,

Rori

 

Postdoc position in forensic genetics at SFSU

 

We have an NIJ-funded post-doc position available to quantify the accuracy of specialized forensic genetic technologies, particularly genealogical searching.  The postdoc will gain experience in pedigree-based IBD analysis considering population genetic variation. Depending on the interests of the postdoc and practical constraints, these projects may include collaborations with population geneticists Graham Coop at UC Davis, Doc Edge at USC, bioethicist Malia Fullerton at UW, and/or law professor Erin Murphy at NYU. The position is initially for one year, with strong possibility of extension. 
 
While initially the postdoc will work remotely, when on campus research is feasible, the postdoc will be situated in the joint Pennings-Rohlfs-Roy lab space at San Francisco State University (SFSU). The lab space a few postdocs, a few PhD students from other universities, and about 20 SFSU masters students and undergraduates. The postdoc will be well-positioned to mentor some of these students.  The postdoc will also have teaching opportunities, but not requirements.  The lab welcomes innovative clear communication, and examination of social justice questions related to our work. 
 
This is an ideal opportunity for a scientist who is looking to do population/statistical genetics research with a social impact, and is interested in working with a diverse population of brilliant, tenacious, and creative students. 
 
Interested scientists can email Rori Rohlfs <<rro...@sfsu.edu>> with a 1-2 page cover letter, CV, a paper (or draft) as a scientific writing sample, and names and email addresses for three references.  I will start looking at applications in July.