RESPONSIBILITIES

• Comparative genomic analyses of large-scale biological sequence data sets.
• Phylogenomics of novel microbial lineages.
• Analysis of genomes of host-associated microbes, including evolutionary analyses (genome reduction, horizontal gene transfer).
• Publish in peer review journals; contribute to scientific research papers and reports.

• Use comparative genomics and machine learning approaches to predict the lifestyle of novel uncultivated microbes.
• Work in a high-performance computing environment.
• Attend and present at key scientific meetings and workshops.

REQUIREMENTS

• Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Biology, Life Sciences, or related field with a strong research interest in Microbiology and Microbial Ecology.
• Proficiency in Python and/or R in a Unix environment.
• Experience in comparative genomic analyses of large-scale biological sequence data sets, metagenomics, and microbial genomics, phylogenomics, and best practices with (meta)genomic standards.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills, experience with Jupyter notebooks.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to present findings at group meetings and conferences, and to publish results.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a diverse team.

• Previous analysis of genomes of host-associated microbes, including evolutionary analyses (genome reduction, horizontal gene transfer).
• Experience with database structure and management.
• Experience applying machine learning, pattern recognition, or modeling to scientific problems.

TERMS

• This is a full time, 2 year, postdoctoral appointment with the possibility of renewal based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds and ongoing operational needs. You must have less than 3 years paid postdoctoral experience. Salary for Postdoctoral positions depends on years of experience post-degree.
• Full-time, M-F, exempt (monthly paid) from overtime pay.
• This position is represented by a union for collective bargaining purposes.
• This position may be subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.

LOCALE

• Work will be primarily performed at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA.

COMPENSATION

• Salary will be predetermined based on postdoctoral step rates.

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