Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is seeking a motivated computational biologist to work in its bioinformatics shared resource (BSR).

RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing bioinformatics support to small RNA research, including small RNA hairpin design, sequencing data analysis, and other RNAi-related works. He/she will also work on maintaining database to store and manage information related to small RNA and hairpin library.

REQUIREMENTS

Required qualifications include an M.S. degree or equivalent in bioinformatics or biology with demonstrable computational skills or an M.S. degree or equivalent in computer science with a strong interest in biology. Must be familiar with SQL database design and maintenance. Valuable prior experience includes web-page development, and experience with one or more of the following languages: C, PERL, Python, SQL. Knowledge and experience in sequencing technology is highly desired.

ABOUT US

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is a world-renowned research and educational institution with programs in cancer, neuroscience, plant biology, genomics and bioinformatics. The Laboratory is recognized internationally for its excellence in research and educational activities. Candidates will have opportunities to interact with and participate in advanced research in molecular biology, genetics, and computational biology, and will have access to robust information technology resources as well as a high-performance computing cluster.

COMPENSATION

Successful candidates will receive a salary commensurate with qualifications and experience and have access to a highly dynamic and stimulating working environment and state-of-the-art research facilities.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should send a CV, detailed technical expertise, and names of 2 references to

Zhenyu Xuan
Research Assistant Professor
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
1 Bungtown Road, Hershey Building
Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724
Tel. 516-367-5009 Fax. 516-367-8461

DEADLINE

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