Hebrew SeniorLife (HSL) is a 100+-year-old organization dedicated to providing seniors with the highest quality of life through an integrated network of health care, research, housing and teaching programs in the Greater Boston area. It is the largest nonprofit provider of senior health care and housing in New England. Our mission is to honor our elders by respecting and promoting their independence, spiritual vigor, dignity and choice and by recognizing that they are a resource to be cherished. Our health-care network comprises Hebrew Rehabilitation Center, a long-term, sub-acute, and long-term medical acute care facility in Boston; three senior housing sites-Jack Satter House in Revere, Simon C. Fireman Community in Randolph, and Center Communities of Brookline; and Orchard Cove, a life-care community in Canton. The Institute for Aging Research in Boston, affiliated with Harvard Medical School, is one of the most prestigious aging research facilities in the country. HSL's NewBridge on the Charles, our premier multigenerational continuing care retirement community in Dedham, consists of 256 independent living units, 50 assisted living units, 41 memory support assisted living units, and a 268-bed Health Care Center, which offers long-term and sub-acute care. Hebrew SeniorLife also offers services to the community, including Adult Day Health programs and outpatient clinics in audiology, exercise, memory disorders, osteoporosis screening, and rehabilitation.

Postdoctoral fellowship is available to conduct research in genetic epidemiology of common musculoskeletal diseases. Opportunity for a post-doctoral candidate to conduct independent research, under the supervision of Harvard Medical School faculty. Successful candidate will participate in project-specific statistical analyses of genome-wide association studies of aging-related musculoskeletal quantitative and qualitative traits in a large, population-based cohort (Framingham Study). Perform genetic power analyses; develop appropriate statistical models for genome-wide association studies of multiple related phenotypes; use bioinformatic strategies to validate findings. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required, as this person will interact with a number of researchers as well as biostatistics and genetic/genomic groups worldwide. An established publication record is preferred.
MD or PhD., knowledge of statistical genetic analysis and less than 3 years of postdoctoral experience. Applicants with expertise in statistical computing are particularly encouraged to apply. Knowledge of molecular biology or quantitative/computational biology techniques (data mining and bioinformatics) strongly encouraged.

Hebrew SeniorLife (HSL) is an equal opportunity employer, and we offer a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package, as well as many opportunities for personal and professional growth. If you are motivated by new opportunities and seek a stimulating and rewarding career, we invite you to join our diverse team of talented professionals who are dedicated to helping seniors and their families. Everything we do flows from these tenets and are further inspired by the duty of tikkun olam-to heal the world.
To learn more about Hebrew SeniorLife and our career opportunities, visit our Web site at www.hebrewseniorlife.org .