Postdoctoral position in bioinformatics/human genome analysis

BACKGROUND

A postdoctoral position is available immediately to work with Kevin J. Verstrepen. The Verstrepen lab applies a combination of computational techniques and laboratory experiments to investigate the functional role of tandem repeats in various genomes.

DESCRIPTION

The successful candidate will perform in silico analyses of tandem repeats in the human genome and/or basic analytical analyses to assess the variability of these sequences in tumors.

REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must have completed a PhD in computing, bioinformatics or molecular biology, with a proven interest in bioinformatics or genome-wide analyses. Candidates with a background in bioinformatics without experience in experimental laboratory work, but who have an interest in learning some of the basic experimental techniques, are especially encouraged to apply. Ideal candidates will have experience with at least some of the following techniques: programming (Perl, BioPerl, Linux), gene clustering, genome-wide analyses, relational databases, statistics/SAS, BLAST, dot-plots, PCR, gel electrophoresis, sequencing. For a better idea of our research, please visit http://cgr.harvard.edu/fellows/current_fellows/current_fellows.html . Relevant publications include Verstrepen et al., Nature Genetics 37: 986-990 and Verstrepen et al., Nature Microbiol. Rev. 2: 533-540. For more information, please contact Kevin Verstrepen at kverstrepen[at]cgr.harvard.edu .

HOW TO APPLY

We offer competitive salary and benefits, state-of-the art facilities and an exciting, stimulating multidisciplinary environment. To apply, send a letter of intent and CV and arrange to have three letters of reference sent to Kevin Verstrepen, at kverstrepen[at]cgr.harvard.edu or at the Bauer Center for Genomics Research, Harvard University, 7 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge MA 02138, USA. Position needs to be filled asap, and no later than August 2006.

Harvard University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.