Postdoctoral Scholar Research Associate
University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA • Posted July 11, 2026
About the Role
A postdoctoral research fellow position is available in the lab of Dr. Charleston Chiang at USC. The Chiang lab (http://charlestonchiang.github.io/) utilizes cutting-edge analytic tools to address questions at the intersection of human medical and population genetics. In particular, we have a strong interest in developing methods that uses genomic data to understand the evolution and architecture of complex traits and the history of diverse human populations. These insights will be critical for future population and statistical genetics studies and in practicing personalized medicine. The successful candidate will have substantial input in the nature and the direction of the ongoing research projects within the lab and will be encouraged to explore projects that broadly fit within the lab’s research interests and funded research grants. These goals include learning about demographic history or natural selection from genetic variation data, or understanding genetic architecture and evo...