Postdoc in Molecular Epidemiology – Statistical Genetics | Human Technopole, MilanBuild the science that shapes the future of human health.Application closing date: 08.07.2026Human Technopole is a rapidly expanding life science institute. The Health Data Science Centre (HDSC) collaborates with Politecnico di Milano to deliver a step‑change in health data science in Italy.Your missionAs a Postdoc you will be involved in or lead major projects to understand the genetic architecture of molecular traits alone and in interaction with the environment. You will help define the direction of scientific work, conduct research, analyze data, prepare findings for publication and disseminate results. The work is expected to lead to high‑impact publications.Grow Your SkillsDesigning and leading analyses to integrate genetic and molecular data across populationsDeveloping pipelines for handling, cleaning and integrating complex genetic and molecular phenotype data into epidemiological datasetsWorking with epidemiologists and colleagues to develop and implement methodologically appropriate analysis strategies for genetic and ‘omic data in epidemiological investigationsCollaborating with external researchers to lead or contribute to large‑scale consortia and meta‑analysesAssisting in interpreting findings and drafting manuscripts and reportsAnticipating, communicating and solving potential problems in analyses or research projectsPreparing numerical and graphical summaries using relevant computer softwareAssisting with grant application preparationHelping establish new projects and research consortia relating to women’s and child health, including designing pilot studiesFollowing and promoting open science practicesReviewing,



analysing or presenting information for related projects when requestedTeaching and tutoring in internal and external workshops (online and in person)Contributing to dissemination of results to the public and public engagement activitiesContributing to MSc and PhD students’ supervision when requested and appropriateEssentialPhD degree in a relevant field (e.G., genetic epidemiology, molecular epidemiology, statistical genetics, biostatistics, health data science) or to be obtained within the next 6 monthsSound understanding of applying statistical methods to high‑dimensional complex data from molecular phenotypes coupled with genotypes, for discovery, prediction and causal inference in epidemiological studies (e.G., GWAS of molecular phenotypes, Mendelian randomisation, co‑localisation)Experience in statistical or programming languages for manipulating large‑scale datasets (Python, R)Strong quantitative skills and analytical reasoning applied to observational dataTrack record of authoring scientific publicationsFluency in EnglishPreferredHigh‑level report writing and presentation skillsSpecific experience in gene expression QTL or protein QTL studiesOrganizational and Social SkillsAbility to work accurately with attention to detailSelf‑motivated, able to work independently and organise own workloadExcellent communication skillsEnthusiastic team player able to collaborate across disciplinesContract and Compensation4‑year contract offered under CCNL Chimico Farmaceutico, Level B2.Number of positions: 1Salary: up to €43,000Location: Milan, Italy.Equal OpportunityWe strongly encourage applications from candidates belonging to protected categories (L. 68/99).The Foundation reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to extend, suspend, modify, revoke, or cancel this job posting without giving rise to any rights or claims whatsoever in favour of the candidates; the Foundation reserves, however, the right not to proceed with the awarding of the above‑described assignment due to the effect of supervening regulatory provisions and/or obstructive circumstances.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Postdoc In Molecular Epidemiology-Statistical Genetics - Up To €43.000 A Year (Turbigo)
🏢 Human Technopole
📍 Turbigo