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Research Associate- McGill University, Canada Professors Luda Diatchenko and Audrey Grant are jointly hiring a Research Assistant or Research Associate (depending on the qualifications of the candidate) in the Faculty of Dentistry at McGill University for a 1-year contract (renewable). This research opportunity is focused on applying statistical genomics approaches directed towards chronic pain development, conditions featuring chronic pain, and pain sensitivity. Chronic pain is defined based on the persistence of pain experience for over three months of time and represents a substantial public health burden with a prevalence of 20 % in the general population. Although the genetic basis of various pain conditions (including fibromyalgia, migraine, lower back pain) is not well understood, the development of chronic pain implicates both the nervous system and immunity, and may be related to psychiatric outcomes. The overall goal of our joint research interests is to identify the molecular basis for the transition from acute to chronic pain, body site specificity vs. widespreadness across pain conditions, and pain sensitivity. Methodology employed includes classical and emerging statistical genomics analysis techniques. The successful candidate will be in charge of analyses that span across these areas. We seek a Statistical Genomics Analyst trained in the statistical or computational sciences with a graduate degree (PhD preferable, or MSc with prior research experience) to start as of January 2021. The ideal candidate should display a passion for statistical and computational approaches applied to complex traits such as pain, and have the following skills:
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