The Section on Statistical Genetics (SSG) in the Department of Biostatistics at the University of Alabama – Birmingham invites applications for a statistical programmer. Candidates should have an MS in Biostatistics/Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics or a closely related field with good inter-personal and communication skills and experience in at least two of the following: C/C++, Fortran, SAS, and Splus.

The SSG has several faculty members and postdoctoral fellows that collectively have expertise in major areas of Statistical Genetics. The successful candidate will collaborate with these research professionals for the development/evaluation of state-of-the-art methodology in statistical genetics and for the software development for genetic data analysis.

Please send a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to:

David B. Allison, Ph.D., Chair, Search Committee
Professor & Head, Section on Statistical Genetics
Department of Biostatistics
Ryals Public Health Bldg 317
1665 University Blvd
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL 35294-0022
Phone: (205) 975-9169
Fax: (205) 975-2540
Email: dallison@uab.edu

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