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BACKGROUND

A Postdoctoral Researcher position is being offered in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Connecticut. The applicant will be a member of a research group interested in genome biology, integrative genomics and bioinformatics.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform scientific research as part of a collaborative project focused on the sequencing, assembly, annotation, and analysis of three conifer genomes.
Apply computational approaches to analyze RNA-Seq expression data
Develop and apply comparative genomics methods
Collaborate with biologists to characterize and study novel gene families
Develop and support tools to enable the extraction of information from large, complex genomes
Provide bioinformatics training to other team members

REQUIREMENTS

To be eligible, applicants must have received a Ph.D. in computational biology, bioinformatics, computer science, genetics, or a related discipline involving significant computational experience.

The ideal candidate will have:

Training in statistics and genetics
Fluency in Unix computing environments (shell scripting)
Programming experience (Perl/Python/Java)
Experience with next generation sequence analysis (RNA-Seq)
Familiarity with version control systems

PREFERENCES

Highly motivated individuals with a strong background in genetics and computational biology, and a record of scientific productivity are encouraged to apply.

TERMS

Full time position

LOCALE

University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest, statement of research interest and experience, curriculum vita, and contact information of three professional references. Please send all materials to Jill Wegrzyn (jill.wegrzyn[at]uconn.edu)

DEADLINE

Until the appropriate candidate is hired.

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