Appointment Type: Postdoctoral Fellow
Department: IUSM - Medical & Molecular Genetics
Campus: IU School of Medicine Indianapolis
Position Summary
Postdoctoral Fellow in Neuropsychiatric GeneticsThe Lai Laboratory in the Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics at the Indiana University School of Medicine is seeking highly motivated postdoctoral fellows to join our growing research team.
About the LabOur mission is to uncover the genetic and molecular basis of complex diseases and translate these discoveries into precision medicine. We develop computational and statistical methods while integrating human genetics, single-cell and multi-omics, large-scale biobank resources, and experimental disease models to identify disease mechanisms, discover therapeutic targets, and improve disease prediction, prevention, and treatment. Our research focuses primarily on substance use disorders and neurodegenerative diseases, where we combine genomic discovery with functional validation and clinical investigation to develop clinically actionable polygenic scores, identify biomarkers and therapeutic targets, and advance genetically informed drug repurposing. Our laboratory is supported by multiple NIH grants and internal funding and offers an outstanding collaborative environment with investigators across Indiana University and leading national and international research institutions. We are committed to helping postdoctoral fellows establish independent research programs through strong mentorship, high-impact publications, grant writing, and career development. We especially welcome applicants with backgrounds in psychiatry, neuroscience, or neurobiology who are eager to develop expertise in statistical genetics and computational genomics. Our lab provides a collaborative environment with strong mentorship in quantitative methods, enabling fellows to integrate experimental and computational approaches to study complex brain disorders.ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate will have the opportunity to:
Department: IUSM - Medical & Molecular Genetics
Campus: IU School of Medicine Indianapolis
Position Summary
Postdoctoral Fellow in Neuropsychiatric GeneticsThe Lai Laboratory in the Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics at the Indiana University School of Medicine is seeking highly motivated postdoctoral fellows to join our growing research team.
About the LabOur mission is to uncover the genetic and molecular basis of complex diseases and translate these discoveries into precision medicine. We develop computational and statistical methods while integrating human genetics, single-cell and multi-omics, large-scale biobank resources, and experimental disease models to identify disease mechanisms, discover therapeutic targets, and improve disease prediction, prevention, and treatment. Our research focuses primarily on substance use disorders and neurodegenerative diseases, where we combine genomic discovery with functional validation and clinical investigation to develop clinically actionable polygenic scores, identify biomarkers and therapeutic targets, and advance genetically informed drug repurposing. Our laboratory is supported by multiple NIH grants and internal funding and offers an outstanding collaborative environment with investigators across Indiana University and leading national and international research institutions. We are committed to helping postdoctoral fellows establish independent research programs through strong mentorship, high-impact publications, grant writing, and career development. We especially welcome applicants with backgrounds in psychiatry, neuroscience, or neurobiology who are eager to develop expertise in statistical genetics and computational genomics. Our lab provides a collaborative environment with strong mentorship in quantitative methods, enabling fellows to integrate experimental and computational approaches to study complex brain disorders.ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate will have the opportunity to:
- Conduct innovative genetic and translational research in substance use disorders or neurodegenerative diseases.
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