Opportunity: Posdoctoral Researcher in Plant Bioinformatics/Computational Genomics @ University of Connecticut -- Storrs, CT (US) [CORRECTED]

Jill Wegrzyn • June 24, 2014
Opportunity: Posdoctoral Researcher in Plant Bioinformatics/Computational Genomics @ University of Connecticut -- Storrs, CT (US) [CORRECTED]
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, scientific databasing, and bioinformatics
RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform scientific research as part of a collaborative project focused on the assembly, annotation, and analysis of conifer and other forest tree genomes.

Apply computational approaches to analyze RNA-Seq expression data

Develop and apply comparative genomics methods

Participate in the annotation of genome features including repeats and small RNAs.

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 technologies and analysis.

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.

LOCALE
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. All materials must be included for consideration. Please send to Jill Wegrzyn (jill.wegrzyn[at]uconn.edu).

DEADLINE
Until Filled

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REQUIREMENTS

PREFERENCES

LOCALE

HOW TO APPLY

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