DESCRIPTION

The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation's Bioinformatics laboratory is seeking a post-doctoral fellow with strong background and experience in bioinformatics, molecular genetics and genomics. The successful candidate will work as a member of a larger integrative functional genomics team conducting fundamental science discovery in plant focused on Medicago truncatula, tall fescue and other plant species. He or she will carry out independent researches and participate in collaborative experiments on the application of bioinformatics and genomics technologies to modern plant biological questions.

Research will be conducted in the laboratory of Dr. Patrick Xuechun Zhao in the Plant Biology Division at the Noble Foundation. The Noble Foundation has state-of-the-art research, greenhouse, laboratory, and office facilities. Salary starts from $40,000 or more depending on the qualifications, and is bundled with excellent benefits.

REQUIREMENTS

Preferred qualifications include: Education to the level of PhD in bioinformatics / computational biology / computer science and/or crop genomics and molecular genetics; Good understanding of plant genomics and genetics researches; Programming skills with at least one of the following languages: C/C++, Perl, PHP and Java; Capability of developing bioinformatics applications to aid basic researches in plant science; Knowledge on SQL language and SQL Server; Experience in developing large scale scientific database and data analysis systems. Experience in bioinformatics is desired.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants are requested to apply online by completing the application and submitting a resume, copy (s) of college transcripts, contact information for three references (excluding relatives), and a cover letter explaining interest in the position and career goals. If applicant does not have the ability to upload the additional documents they can be faxed to (580) 224-6240 (please include position number), but the application must be completed and submitted online. Applications will be accepted until a candidate is hired. Interested applicants should apply immediately. Send application materials to:
The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Inc.
Human Resources Department
Position Number: PB-S065-8
P.O. Box 2180
Ardmore, OK 73402
Website: http://www.noble.org