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Research Professional

Chicago, IL · On-site

$60K - $80K/yr

We provide broad training in field work, experimental genetics and genomics, statistical and population genetics, bioinformatics, and clinical molecular genetics. Our faculty bridge between basic and ...

... population specific considerations. * Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals as a member of the multidisciplinary team. * Critically assess genetic and medical literature.

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What is the difference between Professional Population Genetics vs Genetic Counselor?

AspectProfessional Population GeneticsGenetic Counselor
Required CredentialsMaster's or PhD in Genetics, Biology, or related fieldMaster's in Genetic Counseling, certification (ABGC)
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, academia, biotech companiesHospitals, clinics, healthcare settings
Industry UsageResearch, academia, biotechHealthcare, patient counseling
Common Search/ComparisonResearch roles, genetics analysisPatient-focused genetic counseling

Professional Population Genetics and Genetic Counselors both work within genetics but serve different roles. Population geneticists focus on research and analysis of genetic variation in populations, often in labs or academic settings. Genetic counselors primarily work directly with patients to interpret genetic tests and provide guidance. While they share some educational backgrounds, their work environments and primary functions differ significantly.

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Postdoctoral Fellow, Biology

Indiana University Academic Positions

Bloomington, IN • On-site

Other

Posted 26 days ago


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Position Details
Title Postdoctoral Fellow, Biology Appointment Status Non-Tenure Track Department IU Bloomington Biology Location Bloomington Position Summary
The department of Biology is a large, unified department with strong undergraduate degrees, nationally-ranked graduate programs, and world-class research spanning the breadth of biological questions and experimental systems - from ecosystems to microbiology and developmental biology, from evolution to cell biology, from molecular biology to systems biology, bioinformatics, and genomics. It is always an exciting time for Biology - enormous advances in global genome analysis coupled with unprecedented developments in interdisciplinary research have made the 21st century the Century of Biology. For more information about the department, you can find it here:About: Department of Biology: Indiana University Bloomington.
Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

The Department of Biology at Indiana University Bloomington invites applications for a post-doctoral research position under the supervision of Dr. Chris Smith Home | Chris Smith. The lab- in the Evolution, Ecology, and Behavior section-investigates machine learning approaches for spatial population genetics. Our research integrates custom neural architecture design, simulations, and publicly available genomic datasets to develop new inference methods. The Postdoctoral Associate will conduct research related to creating or testing deep learning models for genomics, exploring new techniques related to spatial simulations, or other topics discussed with the PI.
Basic Qualifications
Core job duties include: (1) Designing, implementing, and overseeing research projects focused on methods development for understanding genetic variation within and between populations, (2) building computational pipelines for conducting simulation experiments and analyzing genomic sequencing data, (3) writing scientific publications and presenting findings at conferences.

Other general responsibilities include: Actively participating in lab meetings and discussions.
Education and experience required: Ph.D. in computational biology, bioinformatics, computer science, or a related field. Demonstrated experience leading computational research projects is required for the proposed research. Expertise in population or evolutionary genetics is preferred but not required.
Required skills:
Experience with Python
Experience with high performance computing
Development of reproducible analysis pipelines
Strong time management and organizational skills
Ability to work effectively as a team
Excellent written and oral communication
Dependability, initiative, and professionalism
Preferred skills:
Experience with population genetics.
Experience with deep learning libraries (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow) and development.

Working conditions/demands: The role requires the ability to move about within an office environment.
Department Contact for Questions
To apply: Please submit (1) a cover letter describing your research and educational background, career goals, why you are interested in the position, and the date you are available to start; (2) a current CV; (3) the names and contact information for two references. This can be submitted at the following link: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/32511

For questions about the position contact Chris Smith (chriscs@iu.edu).
Timing and compensation: Review of applicants will begin May 1 and continue until the position is filled. The ideal start is June 1, although the starting date can be adjusted to suit the candidate. The initial appointment is for one year, with potential reappointment for additional years contingent upon satisfactory performance and funding availability. Salary will be commensurate with experience and full benefits are included.
Additional Qualifications Salary and Rank Special Instructions For Best Consideration Date 05/01/2026 Expected Start Date 06/01/2026 Posting Number IU-101520-2026