RESPONSIBILITIES

The Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University is searching for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to perform analysis of high throughput sequencing data on multi-region samples to measure genetic diversity within breast cancers, AML, and potentially other types of cancer. They will be responsible for setting up and maintaining a state-of-the art pipeline for high throughput sequencing data, as well as the development of new algorithms to mine that data.

The Center for Evolution and Cancer was the first of its kind to apply evolutionary biology to cancer biology both at the cell level, studying the evolutionary dynamics of carcinogenesis and therapeutic resistance, and at the organismal level, studying the evolution of cancer suppression in whales, elephants and other species. Scholars will be part of a highly interdisciplinary research team led by Dr. Carlo Maley and also be part of a larger community of interdisciplinary researchers at Arizona State University in the Center for Evolution and Medicine and the Centre for Evolution and Cancer at the Institute for Cancer Research in London, bringing together evolutionary biologists, ecologists, computational biologists, mathematical modelers, cancer biologists and oncologists to make fundamental discoveries in understanding cancer and improving cancer prevention and management.

Interactions among faculty, Postdocs and students across the Institute and the University are central to a variety of ongoing research and educational programs. These interactions allow our Postdoctoral Research Associates to develop their expertise in research and build towards an independent research program. Faculty, Postdocs and students are actively involved with a number of other centers, institutes, and research groups on campus that promote transdisciplinary approaches to issues of local and national significance, affording outstanding research and training experiences that extend beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries. The Biodesign Institute is a research hub that makes an important contribution to the advancement of ASU as a leader of knowledge generation and utilization.

REQUIREMENTS

Ph.D. in computational biology, bioinformatics, systems biology, biostatistics, or related field. The ideal candidate would have expertise in both evolutionary biology and high throughput sequence analysis of neoplasms. Background in single cell sequencing and/or the human microbiota would be favored. Relevant publications in high quality peer review journals is desired.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please submit to maley[at]asu.edu as a single pdf document the following materials: 1) a cover letter specifying relevant qualifications and training, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) statement of current research interests and expertise (2 page maximum), 4) two letters of reference, and 5) one peer-reviewed publication. Please include "Application for Postdoc - Sequencing" in the email subject line.

A background check is required for employment.

DEADLINE

Initial review of applications will begin on February 1, 2015; if not filled, review will continue every week thereafter until the search is closed.