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Project Scientist Position in Geriatrics - Horvath Lab 2025-2026
University of California Los Angeles
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Posted: 24-May-26
Location: Los Angeles, California
Type: Full-time
Internal Number: 7183778
Project Scientist Position in Geriatrics - Horvath Lab 2025-2026 University of California Los Angeles
Requisition Number: JPF11050
The Division of Geriatrics, Department of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA is seeking a candidate for a Project Scientist position at the Full rank.
The candidate will work with Dr. Steve Horvath, supporting a research program focused on the biology of aging, including understanding the mechanisms of aging, identifying biologic markers of aging, and developing translational strategies to promote healthy aging and improve quality of life in older adults.
A Ph.D. in biostatistics is required. The following skills are required:
Technical Expertise:
Epigenetic clocks & aging biomarkers, DNA methylation & epigenomics
Statistical genetics and epigenomics (GWAS, EWAS, mQTL/eQTL, Mendelian randomization)
Longitudinal & large-scale genomic data analysis
Multi-omics integration, biomarker discovery, and genomic data analysis
Quantitative & Computational Methods:
Machine learning and neural networks for phenotype prediction and biomarker development
Large-scale data analysis (UK Biobank and population cohorts)
Multi-omics integration for target prioritization and biological insight
Experience with deep learning models in regulatory genomics (e.g., Enformer)
Multi-Omics Data:
scRNA-seq
ATAC-seq
vChIP-seq
chromatin regulatory genomics (NGS)
Programming:
R (primary)
Python
MATLAB
SAS
Linux/HPC environments
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