BACKGROUND

A full-time postdoctoral position in Plant Genomics/Bioinformatics is available in the Department of Agronomy at Purdue University.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will investigate transposon-mediated genomic, transcriptomic, and epigenomic variations in plants, and be expected to contribute to a variety of studies on plant structural, evolutionary, and functional genomics.

REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should have a PhD degree in genetics/genomics, bioinformatics/computational biology, or related disciplines.

PREFERENCES

Familiarity with Unix/Linux environment and programming (e.g., PERL and R), and previous experience with analyses of large-scale genome sequencing and re-sequencing data, mRNA-Seq and sRNA-Seq data is highly desirable.

COMPENSATION

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

HOW TO APPLY

Please email your cover letter, curriculum vitae, and names and addresses of three references to Dr. Jianxin Ma (maj[at]purdue.edu), Department of Agronomy, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907.

DEADLINE

The position will be open immediately until a suitable candidate is identified.

POLICY

Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.