Careers with PGC Investigators
The Psychiatric Genomics Consortium is one of the most innovative experiments in the history of psychiatry. We have unified much of the field to enable rapid progress in elucidating the genetic basis of psychiatric disorders. We have 800+ investigators from 36 countries and >400K subjects. The PGC has attracted a cadre of outstanding scientists whose careers center on our work. We are interested in making connections for Early Career Researchers.
Interested in working with PGC Collaborators?
| Position | Institution | Brief Description | Link to Application | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Researcher | The University Hospital Bonn | The University Hospital Bonn is a maximum care facility with a regular capacity of 1.300 beds. Our current staff of more than 8.000 performs assigned duties in research, teaching and medical treatment, including the use of advanced medical technologies, and public health care services at the highest possible level. Interested applicants will be offered a wide range of employment opportunities in a variety of fields. | Apply | 30 April 2025 |
| Research Associate | Cardiff University School of Medicine | Cardiff University School of Medicine is seeking a Research Associate to join the Wolfson Centre for Young People’s Mental Health within the Division of Psychological Medicine and Clinical Neurosciences. This one-year, full-time position will focus on the use of genetic and family-based methods to understand the causes of and stratify anxiety and depression in young people. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Professor Anita Thapar and collaborate with teams across the UK, Norway, and Sweden. Applicants should have a PhD (or be near completion) in developmental psychopathology, child/adolescent mental health, or epidemiology, with strong skills in statistical analysis of large datasets and a proven publication record. The role offers a vibrant research environment, opportunities for collaboration, and flexible, blended working arrangements. | Apply | 1 May 2025 |
| Postdoctoral | Akershus University Hospital | Prof. Eivind Ystrøm (University of Oslo), Dr. Mark Taylor (Karolinska Institutet), and collaborators have launched PATHWAY, a new research initiative focused on personalized mental health follow-up for autistic individuals from childhood to adulthood, funded by Helse Sør-Øst. They are currently recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the team, with the position based at Akershus University Hospital (Ahus), Norway’s largest hospital. The postdoc will work closely with researchers from Karolinska Institutet, the University of Oslo, and Innlandet University. Located just 30 minutes from central Oslo, Ahus offers a high quality of life, family-friendly amenities, and easy access to cultural and outdoor activities. | Apply | 30 April 2025 |
| Postdoctoral Researcher | Uniformed Services University in Bethesda | Dr. Joshua Gray, Associate Professor in the Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology at the Uniformed Services University in Bethesda, MD, is hiring a Postdoctoral Fellow and a Scientist to support NIH-funded research on the genetic risk for alcohol use disorder and related psychological phenotypes. This work leverages large-scale datasets such as dbGaP and All of Us. | Apply | Until Filled |
| Postdoctoral position | University of California San Diego | A postdoctoral position is available at the University of California San Diego to study the genome-wide contribution of tandem repeat and structural variants to tobacco use disorder and related traits. Candidates should have statistical genetics experience including analyzing data from genome-wide association studies. | Email: aap@ucsd.edu and mgymrek@ucsd.edu | Until Filled |
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