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The research group of Dr. Elaine Yu at Vitalant Research Institute (VRI) an affiliate of the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), is seeking a talented and highly motivated Post-Doctoral Fellow.. The Post-Doctoral Fellow will focus on metabolomic epidemiology, including to identify subclinical metabolite indicators that improve detection of risk for severe complications among people with sickle cell disease.. Identify and actively participate in relevant short-courses, workshops, and seminars for further training (e.g., mass spectrometry) that is complementary to the postdoctoral fellow’s background and necessary for successful study execution.. Extensive experience and training in epidemiology, public health biostatistics, metabolomics, or other relevant field(s) required.. Strong interest and expertise in bioinformatics and large-scale data analysis (e.g., metabolomics or other ‘omics), sickle cell disease, metabolism preferred.

post doctoral fellow

Brief Description The research group of Dr. Elaine Yu at Vitalant Research Institute (VRI) an affiliate of the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), is seeking a talented and highly motivated Post-Doctoral Fellow. The Post-Doctoral Fellow will focus on metabolomic epidemiology, including to identify subclinical metabolite indicators that improve detection of risk for severe complications among people with sickle cell disease. Key responsibilities will include developing bioinformatic pipelines and applying statistical methodology to analyze high throughput metabolomic data, in conjunction with other clinical and genetic indicators; coordinating study activities from proposal development to manuscript submissions; and conducting systematic reviews and meta-analyses. The Post-Doctoral Fellow will also have opportunities to contribute to other studies, mentor students and research staff for specific studies, proposal development for related emergent research areas, present key findings at conferences, and leverage career development resources at UC San Francisco. Duties And Responsibilities <ul><li> Perform all study activities, including managing clinical and study data, in accordance with HIPAA, Institutional Review Board approved study protocols, human subjects’ requirements, internal SOPs, and external regulations including from the NIH.</li><li>Drafts manuscripts for principal investigator and coauthor review. Finalizes submissions for peer-reviewed scientific journals.</li><li>Presents key findings at scientific conferences and seminars as oral presentations and posters.</li><li>Develop and support extramural and intramural grant proposals for key studies of principal investigator’s research program and postdoctoral (early career scientist) fellowships.</li><li>Designs and conducts studies, including drafting key study documents (Institutional Review protocols, standard operating procedures, manual of operations), training and coordinating study staff.</li><li>Leads statistical and bioinformatic analyses for first-author publications. Responsible for seeking principal investigator and coauthors, as well as incorporating internal and external peer review feedback.</li><li>Participate and provide constructive input regarding other studies.</li><li>Identify and actively participate in relevant short-courses, workshops, and seminars for further training (e.g., mass spectrometry) that is complementary to the postdoctoral fellow’s background and necessary for successful study execution.</li><li>Provides coordination and guidance regarding study execution, database management, and initial data QC to research staff, technicians, and graduate students as needed.</li><li>Develop, regularly update and seek feedback regarding an Individual Development Plan for postdoctoral position.</li><li>Actively follows recent developments and findings in relevant field(s).</li><li>Establishes and maintains a network of professional relationships, including active internal and external collaborations.</li><li>Leads design of systematic review protocol drafts for input of principal investigator. Coordinates execution of systematic review, including coordinating other students and staff as needed. </li></ul>Requirements KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION: <ul><li>MD, PhD or equivalent (e.g., ScD, Dr PH) required.</li><li>Extensive experience and training in epidemiology, public health biostatistics, metabolomics, or other relevant field(s) required.</li><li>Prior first-authored publications required. </li></ul>Experience <ul><li>At least five years of experience performing similar duties and responsibilities preferred.</li><li>Strong interest and expertise in bioinformatics and large-scale data analysis (e.g., metabolomics or other ‘omics), sickle cell disease, metabolism preferred. </li></ul>Skills/Abilities <ul><li>Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication.</li><li>High proficiency with statistical and bioinformatic software and code documentation (R, Jupyter, GitHub, SAS, etc.).</li><li>Strong analytical and organizational skills.</li><li>Able to perform work duties with tact, diplomacy confidentiality when working with research study participants.</li><li>Able and willing to work with hazardous material, which may include biohazards, radioisotope, and chemicals, in compliance with health and safety guidelines and regulations.</li><li>Ability to work in a fast-paced environment independently and with team members. </li></ul>Please submit a CV, contact information, cover letter describing your research interests and previous experience. Summary About Us The Vitalant Research Institute (VRI) is dedicated to advancing blood safety world-wide through scientific research, education and the promotion of evidence-based policies. VRI, an integral part of Vitalant, is the premier transfusion medicine research institute in the US focused on scientific and policy advances relevant to transfusion therapy and blood product availability, with particular focus on mechanisms underlying and prevention of infectious and immunological complications of transfusions. VRI contributes to and engages other Vitalant divisions in research, policy development and application of new practices. Vitalant is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace built on a foundation of respect, integrity, teamwork, and excellence. Through our DEI strategic plan, we create opportunities for employees of all backgrounds to feel valued, seen and heard. 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