BACKGROUND

Three postdoctoral research associate position are available at the University of Florida Genetics Institute. The successful applicants will be able to choose among a variety of collaborative projects focused on the analysis of genomic and proteomic data and the development of tools to facilitate analytical approaches to large datasets. Some of the projects include: allele specific expression in Drosophila, comparative genomics of pathogenic bacteria, integration of genomic and proteomic data in host pathogen interactions, association mapping in complex pedigrees, development of bioinformatic tools and methods for large-scale genome analysis. Dr. McIntyre's research is in the area of mapping genotype to phenotype; Dr. Casella is a statistician with a strong interest in association mapping problems; and Dr. Riva is a bioinformaticist with interest in translational bioinformatics, SNP analysis and genomic knowledge management.

REQUIREMENTS

Skills expected include: knowledge and interest in Genetics (particularly Evolutionary Genetics) and Genomics, as well as substantial quantitative skills. Candidates with PhDs in Evolutionary Biology / Genetics / Statistics / Computer Science / Engineering will be considered for this position. The work will be highly interdisciplinary and require interaction among a diverse group of scientists. The most important qualities are analytic thinking and problem solving, highly developed writing skills, and a genuine interest in working in a successful team. The investigators expect that the postdocs hired will also form a complementary team and synergistic relationships will develop between the new postdocs and three postdocs currently working in the group. For the position with Dr. McIntyre some lab skills in RNA work and experience with Drosophila is preferred but not required. For the position with Dr. Casella a PhD in Statistics is required, along with some experience/course work in genetics. For the position with Dr. Riva, a strong interest towards bioinformatics and some programming experience are desirable.

LOCALE

The University of Florida Genetics Institute (http://www.ufgi.ufl.edu) is a highly interdisciplinary and collaborative research environment that includes researchers from all areas of biology, bioinformatics, computer science, and statistics. The UFGI is located in a state-of-the art building that also hosts the Cancer Center and a biotechnology services center, and is in close proximity with the Health Sciences Center of the University of Florida.

TERMS

The initial term of the position is one year, with renewal for up to three years, pending successful analytic and writing endeavors.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply directly to Dr. Lauren McIntyre (mcintyre [at] ufl [dot] edu), Dr. George Casella (casella [at] ufl [dot] edu), or Dr. Alberto Riva (ariva [at] ufl [dot] edu). The positions are immediately available.