BACKGROUND

The Department of Microbiology, within the College of Arts and Sciences, seeks a Post Doctoral Researcher to join our team. The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest college and the academic heart of the university. The College hosts 81 majors. With 38 departments, 20+ world-class research centers, and more than 2,000 faculty and staff members, students have the unique opportunity to study with the best artists, scholars, and scientists in their field. The College values diversity and offers a supportive, open, and inclusive community.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist the Jouline lab by using bioinformatics and evolutionary biology approaches to study various aspects of signal transduction from bacteria to humans; Primary focus on further development of our Microbial Signal Transduction (MiST) database (mistdb.com) and other computational tools, including predictors of consequences of missense mutations in human genes; assist with writing publications; present at conferences; mentor undergraduate and graduate students.

REQUIREMENTS

Doctoral degree in computer and information science; bioinformatics and programming (Python, JavaScript, HTML) skills; Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving and communication skills are required.

PREFERENCES

Desired Major: Computational Biology; experience with databases (PostgreSQL), Node.js/Express.js and Angular; a candidate interested in MiST development is desired.

LOCALE

Columbus, OH

COMPENSATION

$48,000 - $53,000 (commensurate with experience)

TERMS

Full Time, Term

HOW TO APPLY

All applications must be submitted via: https://www.jobsatosu.com/postings/95830

In order to be considered for this position, all applicants must attach a CV and list of three references to their applications. Questions can be forwarded to Dr. Igor Jouline at jouline.1[at]osu.edu

DEADLINE

June 30, 2019

POLICY

The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are welcome, and we actively encourage minorities and women to apply. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon completion of a background check.