Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Computational Biology
Company: Mayo Clinic
Location: Rochester
Posted on: January 9, 2026
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Job Description:
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other
care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work
together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also
dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation
and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your
family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and
advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long,
successful career with Mayo Clinic. Benefits Highlights • Medical:
Multiple plan options. • Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement
account for flexible coverage. • Vision: Affordable plan with
national network. • Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible
expenses. • Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure
your future. Responsibilities Division of Computational Biology,
Department of Quantitative Health Sciences, Mayo Clinic Mayo Clinic
in Rochester, Minnesota is seeking a postdoctoral candidate with a
Ph.D. in statistics/biostatistics (with statistical genetics
emphasis) or psychiatric genetics. Experience with machine learning
and AI methodology is preferred. The successful candidate will work
with Dr. Joanna Biernacka’s team, as well as physician scientists
in the Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, and other trainees
and analysts, and will apply biostatistics and statistical genetic
methods to studies in precision psychiatry. The group’s work
includes studies of bipolar disorder and alcohol use disorder, and
collaboration with multiple consortia including the PsycheMERGE
network. The postdoctoral fellow will also have the opportunity to
work on the development and evaluation of novel statistical methods
for genomic and other biomarker studies of complex human traits.
Mayo Clinic is a world-class health care organization, with
cutting-edge research programs. Scientists in the Division of
Computational Biology work collaboratively with basic and clinical
researchers, providing expertise in study design and data analysis
and interpretation to enable discoveries with high impact on
patient care. They also lead the development of statistical and
informatics methodologies for analysis of biomedical data. In
collaboration with the Department of Psychiatry and Psychology,
members of the Division lead a well-established program in
psychiatric genetics and precision psychiatry. Minimum
qualifications include a Ph.D. degree in statistics, biostatistics,
epidemiology, or a closely aligned area. Excellent written and oral
communication skills are required. The position is available
immediately and can be either 1 or 2 years in duration, with a
possibility of extension. Qualifications Must have a Ph.D., M.D.,
or equivalent doctoral degree in a field deemed relevant by the
program.
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