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SUMMARY

The DOE Joint Genome Institute (JGI) in Walnut Creek, CA (a division of the Lawrence Berkeley National Lab) has an exciting opportunity available for an experienced Computational Biologist Research Scientist. We are looking for a Research Scientist with a strong background in microbiology, bioinformatics and computational biology, with a particular emphasis on the analysis of genomes and metagenomics datasets to uncover and characterize novel phylogenetic lineages (New Lineages of Life project), explore taxonomic "blind spots" missed by environmental surveys and study microbial partnerships and interactions. The successful candidate will be expected to take a leadership role on the New Lineages of Life project and will also contribute to research as part of a large multi-disciplinary team. The candidate will also be expected to build a research program in collaboration with other scientists in the areas of environmental microbial systems biology and metagenome analysis.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Specific responsibilities:

Responsible for designing and managing large-scale analysis of genomes and metagenomes to explore their taxonomic composition to identify novel lineages and potential microbial partnerships, as well as summarizing the results in publications
Utilize scripting language(s), high-performance computing experience and work with a team of computer scientists, software developers and postdoctoral researchers to develop new methods and tools for large-scale metagenome data analysis
Apply microbial metabolism and systems biology approaches to dissect key biochemical mechanisms of microbe-microbe interactions
Perform large-scale analysis of microbial genomes and metagenomes and contribute to research publications
Take a leadership role on the New Lineages of Life project and also contribute to research as part of a large multi-disciplinary team.

Additional desired responsibilities:

Develop an independent research program and to attract external funding

REQUIREMENTS

Ph.D. in microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry or a related discipline plus a minimum of 3 years postdoctoral experience
Significant experience in methods and tools for next-generation sequencing, metagenome assembly and binning
Significant experience in large-scale analysis of microbial genomes and metagenomes is essential with a proven track record in this area reflected in recent or pending publications
Substantial knowledge and understanding of bioinformatics tools for sequence similarity search, multiple sequence alignment, profile search, clustering and phylogenetic analysis is required
Good knowledge of microbial metabolism is important as is a vision of how systems biology approaches can be combined to dissect key biochemical mechanisms of microbe-microbe interactions
Experience in the application of molecular biological techniques to the study of microorganisms and environmental microbial communities
Experience in a scripting language (Perl, Python) is a must, knowledge of Unix tools, relational databases and R is desirable
Excellent written and oral communications skills and a proven track record of publishing in high-impact journals are also required

PREFERENCES

Good knowledge of microbial biochemistry
Experience in or familiarity with statistical analysis is desired
Familiarity with tools for microbial ecology studies

TERMS

This is a 1 year, career-track term appointment that may be renewed to a maximum of five years and that may be converted to career based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds, and ongoing operational needs.

This position requires completion of a background check.

ABOUT US

Berkeley Lab addresses the world's most urgent scientific challenges by advancing sustainable energy, protecting human health, creating new materials, and revealing the origin and fate of the universe. Founded in 1931, Berkeley Lab's scientific expertise has been recognized with 13 Nobel prizes. The University of California manages Berkeley Lab for the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply directly online at http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=44084 and follow the on-line instructions to complete the application process.

POLICY

Berkeley Lab is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. Click here (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf) to view the poster: "Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law".

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