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BACKGROUND

The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Inc. is seeking applicants for the position of Postdoctoral Fellow in Bioinformatics to develop innovative methods, bioinformatics software and systems to investigate and decipher the plant genotype-phenotype (G2P) associations through integrative genome-scale biological network and genome-wide association analysis. Research related to this position will be conducted in the laboratory of Dr. Patrick Zhao.

This temporary Postdoctoral Fellow position is funded through a grant from the National Science Foundation. Funding is anticipated to be renewed annually based upon performance and funding availability and is scheduled to end on or before May 31, 2019.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will be responsible for the development of novel algorithms/models and new tools 1) to mine large-scale functional "omics", genotypic, and phenotypic data to study how genome-scale gene regulatory networks regulate biological processes, pathways, and complex plant traits; and/or 2) to enable precise, genome wide molecular marker-trait association analysis in plants by incorporating novel statistical genetics approaches.

Other duties of the position also include, but are not limited to, soundly and timely design and implementation of experiments, complete data analysis and interpretation, preparing results and manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals and participation in the Foundation's profession development program.

REQUIREMENTS

Applicants are required to have a Ph.D. in Quantitative Sciences, Engineering, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Electronic Engineering, Genomics, Genetics, Plant Biology or other related field.

PREFERENCES

Independent problem solving skills along with comprehensive knowledge related to mathematics, computer programming and algorithm implementation
Programming skills with one of major computational languages such as C/C++, Java, Python, Perl or PHP; efficiency in Linux/Unix operating systems
Understanding of the basic biological principles and the ability to develop biological insight applications
Have good communication skills, strong team-work spirit, and self-learning abilities

HOW TO APPLY

Please visit https://careers-noble.icims.com/jobs/1253/postdoctoral-fellow/job

To apply, please follow the online instructions.

The Noble Foundation does not accept unsolicited resumes from individuals interested in future employment. Applicants must be applying for available posted positions and must follow the application procedures outlined.

POLICY

The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Inc. will provide equal employment opportunity to applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetics, disability or Veteran status.

If you have a disability which adversely affects your ability to complete an on-line employment application or if you have general questions regarding the application process, please contact Human Resources by telephone at (866) 223-5810 or (580) 224-6230 or by email at nfhr[at]noble.org for assistance.

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