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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 The shared values of the DGSOM are expressed in the Cultural North Star, which was developed by members of our community and affirms our unswerving commitment to doing what’s right, making things better, and being kind. These are the standards to which we hold ourselves, and one another. Please read more about this important DGSOM program at Cultural North Star. To apply, please visit: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF11050 The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy, https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/DiscHarassAffirmAction jeid-85d6f74d4818ab4cab0549cfb3e199a8