Loïc Yengo

We have received over 40 registrations and 7 scholarship applications. If you are interested in this opportunity to learn computational methods in genetics and genomics, register now to secure a position! Scholarship application is due in 1 week. Registration is due in 1 month.

Please check out our new manuscript extending the GREML methodology to quantify assortative mating and other forms of trait-associated genetic structures. Thanks to all our co-authors and the study participants! Here: nature.com/articles/s4158…

Are you interested in a MSc in Bioinformatics of Infectious Diseases and Pathogen Genomics? This opportunity at Stellenbosch University is highly recommended— apply now if you’re interested. Deadline: 26 June 2025 More details below ⬇️

Please join our fantastic Winter School at UQ in Brisbane. A great opportunity to acquire foundational knowledge in statistical genetics (incl. polygenic score methods), genetic epidemiology, cell-based transcriptomics and pharmacogenomics.

Registration for our 2025 Genetics & Genomics Winter School is now open! hsu.imb.uq.edu.au/genetics-and-g… Up to 80 positions available for this in-person course in Brisbane. Great opportunity to learn statistical and computational methods in genetics and genomics! #StatGen

A big thank you to all our applicants! The ad closed last Friday and we are currently shortlisting candidates for interview. We (=myself and @JianZengR ) will be in touch very soon!

My lab and that of @JianZengR are recruiting postocs to work on various stat gen projects. There are 3 positions advertised. Please check them out and share within your networks. Thanks! nature.com/naturecareers/… Closing Date is Feb 28, 2025.

I am advertising for a postdoc in statistical genetics (Aarhus University). Application deadline is 31st January. The position is linked to the ERC-funded project on statistical methods for classifying diseases. Please see international.au.dk/about/profile/… for more details.

Quantgen GRC (16-21 Feb 2025) in Lucca, Italy: we are still accepting applications and poster abstracts! Deadline: 19 Jan 2025 Apply now - we have a great selection of invited speakers and the posters abstracts are amazing. It’s going to be a blast 💥 grc.org/quantitative-g…

This is today! Hope lots of you get to stop by and ask my student really hard questions!

Abstract submission is OPEN for the 15th African Society of Human Genetics Conference and the 1st Ugandan Society of Human Genetics and Bioinformatics to take place on 3-7 February 2025! Deadline: 15 November 2024 Link: afshg2025.org #Genetics #Bioinformatics #Africa

Exciting results! Glad to be part of this.

Come and join our team as a PhD candidate for this exciting project on phenotypic and genetic relations between substance use, mental health, and creative engagement in a great and interdisciplinary team with @MPI_ae, @karolinskainst and @amsterdamumc! See e-recruiting.pro/jobposting/a8d…

Vale Terry Snow AM. Thank you for your generosity, your vision and the long-term legacy that you have built for Australia.

Quantgen folks looking for next event after @icqg2024: Registration is open for @GordonConf on Quantgen and genomics (16-21 Feb 2025 in Lucca, Italy), pls register! Program is online, and we have a great speaker lineup grc.org/quantitative-g…

We're looking for a Senior Bioinformatician to join our team, working to make uncovering novel genetic insights faster, easier, and more enjoyable! Please consider sharing: 23andme.com/careers/jobs/7…