BACKGROUND

The J. Craig Venter Institute (JCVI) is a not-for-profit research institute dedicated to the advancement of the science of genomics is seeking a Post-Doctoral Fellow specializing in Computational Biology and Bioinformatics. The Post Doctoral Fellow will undertake metagenomic and metatranscriptomic analysis of prokaryotic and eukayotic data from Southern Ocean and Antarctic lake microbial communities. The successful candidate will report to Dr. Andrew Allen in the Microbial and Environmental Genomics group in our San Diego office.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Post Doctoral Fellow will be expected to initiate independent computational analyses related to evaluation of primary metabolism and patterns of genome evolution and adaptation in the Antarctic environment. The successful candidate will work closely with research groups in the Bioinformatics and Environmental and Microbial Genomics groups at JCVI. We are especially interested in development of analysis pipelines geared toward identification and evolutionary analysis of genes, pathways, and populations responsible for influencing key components of major biogeochemical cycles. An overall theme within the JCVI group is the elucidation of links between molecular evolution, cellular metabolism, and ecosystem biogeochemistry.

REQUIREMENTS

Successful candidates will have a PhD in a relevant scientific discipline plus a strong background in programming (Perl or Ruby, C/C++, Unix). Candidates should also have demonstrated interest and experience in bioinformatics and microbial ecology and evolution.

LOCALE: San Diego, CA

COMPENSATION

TBD. JCVI offers an excellent working environment and a competitive benefits package.

HOW TO APPLY

For more information and to apply to this position, please visit our website at http://www.jcvi.org Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.