From: Singh, Tarnjit <TSINGH6(a)mgh.harvard.edu>
Sent: Wednesday, August 07, 2019 3:42 PM
To: Singh, Tarnjit <TSINGH6(a)mgh.harvard.edu>
Subject: Internship and Full-Time Job Opportunity at MGH Psychiatric and
Neurodevelopmental Genetics Unit
Hello,
I’m writing on behalf of Dr. Erin C. Dunn
(
http://www.thedunnlab.com/<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=ht…)
with the Psychiatric and Neurodevelopmental Genetics Unit (PNGU), based in the Center for
Genomic Medicine (CGM), and Department of Psychiatry at MGH. We’re currently seeking a
junior-senior level undergraduate or graduate student intern and a master’s level research
coordinator
The job descriptions are posted below and attached to this email.
To apply, please have all candidates send a single email containing their CV and a brief
statement describing their qualifications for this position to Tannu Singh at
tsingh6@mgh.harvard.edu<mailto:tsingh6@mgh.harvard.edu>.
Job Title: Research Intern (Fall 2019)
Job Description: The Psychiatric and Neurodevelopmental Genetics Unit (PNGU) in the MGH
Center for Genomic Medicine (CGM) is looking to hire a highly motivated and enthusiastic
undergraduate or graduate student Research Intern, working under the direction of Dr. Erin
Dunn
(
www.thedunnlab.com)<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__…
for the Fall Semester, 2019. Dr. Dunn’s research laboratory is housed in the Center for
Genomic Medicine and Department of Psychiatry. Studies in the Dunn Lab are focused on: (1)
the developmental effects of exposure to childhood adversity on risk for psychopathology;
(2) genomic, transcriptomic, and epigenomic predictors of susceptibility to depression;
and (3) gene-environment interplay, or how genetic variation modifies the effect of
exposure to experience on downstream phenotypes. We are a hard-working, highly collegial,
and supportive group seeking to identify motivated and dedicated team players who are
curious, interested in interdisciplinary approaches, and passionate about finding ways to
prevent mental illness.
We are seeking a Research Intern to assist with a new set of projects exploring the use of
shed primary teeth as novel biomarkers of exposure to stress and subsequent risk for
mental health problems. Responsibilities will include: conducting literature searches,
helping with grant submissions, assisting with peer-reviewed journal submissions,
developing materials for conference presentations, and performing other administrative
support duties as required. Candidates must have excellent attention to detail, an ability
to work well in a collaborative environment, fluency with all modes of communication in
English (Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus), and strong problem-solving skills.
Candidates will gain experience working in a fast-paced, but highly supportive research
laboratory setting, where there are ample opportunities to attend scientific talks,
participate in relevant trainings, etc. This position is ideal for someone wishing to
pursue further study in the fields of public health, psychology, anthropology, or
medicine.
Job Title: Research Coordinator (ASAP)
The Psychiatric and Neurodevelopmental Genetics Unit (PNGU) in the MGH Center for Genomic
Medicine (CGM) has an immediate opening for a Research Coordinator, working under the
direction of Dr. Erin Dunn
(
www.thedunnlab.com)<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__…zGElFoDWoBtLRlL4XP8&e=>.
Dr. Dunn’s research laboratory is housed in the Center for Genomic Medicine and
Department of Psychiatry. Studies in the Dunn Lab are focused on: (1) the developmental
effects of exposure to childhood adversity on risk for psychopathology; (2) genomic,
transcriptomic, and epigenomic predictors of susceptibility to depression; and (3)
gene-environment interplay, or how genetic variation modifies the effect of exposure to
experience on downstream phenotypes. We are a hard-working, highly collegial, and
supportive group seeking to identify motivated and dedicated team players who are curious,
interested in interdisciplinary approaches, and passionate about finding ways to prevent
mental illness.
We are seeking a Research Coordinator II to assist with a new set of projects exploring
the use of shed primary teeth as novel biomarkers of exposure to stress and subsequent
risk for mental health problems. Candidates will gain valuable experience and knowledge
working in all phases of the research process, ranging from project conceptualization, to
study design, data analysis, and dissemination of results. For example, responsibilities
will include: conducting literature searches, drafting IRB-related documents,
participating in data management and data analysis tasks, helping with grant submissions,
assisting with peer-reviewed journal submissions, developing materials for conference
presentations, and performing other administrative support duties as required. Candidates
must have a BA/BS, 1-2 years of experience, good quantitative skills, an ability to work
well in a collaborative environment, fluency with all modes of communication in English,
and strong writing skills. Candidates with a MA degree of several years of research
experience are preferred. The ideal candidate must exhibit excellent problem-solving
skills, as well as a high level of expertise and comfort in facilitating objectives within
a complex cross-functional project team that spans MGH clinics/departments and external
sites. Opportunities to co-author manuscripts and present study results at conferences
will be available. This position is ideal for someone wishing to pursue graduate study in
the fields of public health, psychology, anthropology, or medicine.
Thank you,
Tannu Singh
--
Tannu Singh, M.A.
Program Manager (The Dunn Lab)
Psychiatric and Neurodevelopmental Genetics Unit
Center for Genomic Medicine
Massachusetts General Hospital
Simches Research Building
185 Cambridge Street, CPZN-6
Boston MA 02114
Phone: (617) 643-7094
Fax: (617) 726-0830
Email: TSingh6@mgh.harvard.edu<mailto:TSingh6@mgh.harvard.edu>
Website:
www.thedunnlab.com<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__w…
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