BACKGROUND

We are looking to hire a Bioinformatics scientist and a Post-doc fellow in Dr. Wang lab at the University of North Dakota. Dr. Wang has a strong publication record with more than 60 papers in high-impact journals, such as Nature Neuroscience, Nature communications, and Neurons. More information can be found on his Google Scholar (https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=eM3dr7gAAAAJ&hl=en) and the University website (https://und.edu/directory/xusheng.wang).

Potential research projects include the development of computational and bioinformatics methods and tools, or the analysis of large-scale omics data from complex diseases (e.g., Alzheimer's disease). The lab has generated a wealth of omics data, including whole-genome sequence data, transcriptomes (microarray and RNA-seq), epigenome, proteome, and metabolome from large human and mouse cohorts. The successful candidates will benefit from a wide collaboration with several domestic and international Consortia.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Relevant future research project areas for Fellows include the development of computational and bioinformatics methods and tools, integration of multi-OMICS data.

The candidate shall work in Genetics, Bioinformatics, statistics, computer science, or a related field.

REQUIREMENTS

Prior expertise in omics technologies is not required. The candidate must demonstrate excellent experience in programming in languages such as R, Perl, or Python.

COMPENSATION

The successful candidate will be offered a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your CV to Dr. Xusheng Wang at xusheng.wang[at]und.edu.