DESCRIPTION

The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Bovine Functional Genomics Laboratory in Beltsville, Maryland (Metropolitan Washington DC), is seeking a POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE, (Research Bioinformaticist/Computational Biologist) for a TWO YEAR APPOINTMENT.

COMPENSATION

Salary is commensurate with experience ($55,706 - $72,421 per annum) plus benefits. Citizenship restrictions apply.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a member of a multidisciplinary team of physiologist, molecular biologists, and computational biologists, the incumbent will be working on a rumen metagenomics project. The incumbent¡¯s specific responsibilities will include, but not limited to, the following: (1) Implementing algorithms for clustering, alignment, annotation, and gene prediction from metagenomic sequence data. (2) Optimizing sequence assembly algorithms and protocols for short reads, and (3) Developing models to characterize rumen microorganism dynamics in response to nutritional changes.

REQUIREMENTS

Recent Ph.D. in Bioinformatics/Computer Science or a related field with strong programming skills is required. Experience with genome assembly algorithms is desirable.

HOW TO APPLY

Refer to http://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/divisions/hrd/hrdhomepage/vacancy/pd962.html for further information on Postdoctoral Research Associate Jobs, for complete application instructions, and the full text announcement (RA-08-008H). Send application materials to Dr. Robert W. Li, USDA-ARS, BARC East, Bldg. 200, Room 16, Beltsville, MD 20705 or e-mail (Robert.Li[at]ars.usda.gov).

USDA/ARS is an equal opportunity provider and employer.