BACKGROUND

The Department of Genetics, Cell Biology and Anatomy at the University of Nebraska Medical Center is seeking a POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE to pursue exciting research in Bioinformatics and Computational Systems Biology.. For more information, see http://www.unmc.edu/genetics

RESPONSIBILITIES

The incumbent will develop novel computational tools and data analysis pipelines to analyze multi-omics data, write manuscripts and assist in grant writing. Related research projects in Dr. Babu Guda's computational biology laboratory include development of novel tools related to cancer genomics, metagenomics of human microbiomes, detection of fusion genes and single-cell transcriptome analysis. For more information, see http://www.unmc.edu/gudalab

REQUIREMENTS

Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computer Science or in a related field with strong and relevant publication record. Programming in Perl or Python, C/C++ or Java, and R; and bioinformatics data analysis experience using tools and databases related to DNA, RNA and Proteins, biological pathways, etc.

PREFERENCES

Working knowledge of Linux-based systems, scheduling jobs on compute clusters, and using relational databases is preferred. Prior post-doctoral training in life sciences would be preferred.

TERMS

Full-time

LOCALE

Omaha, Nebraska, USA

COMPENSATION

$47,680 - $50,000/year commensurate with experience

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your CV and a cover letter to Dr. Babu Guda (babu.guda[at]unmc.edu).

DEADLINE

Applications accepted until the position is filled.

POLICY

EEO/AA. Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.