BACKGROUND

Postdoctoral position in comparative evolutionary genomics/human population genomics/statistical genomics at Penn State. A postdoctoral position is available immediately in the laboratory of Kateryna Makova (http://www.bx.psu.edu/makova_lab/) at Penn State. The current focus of the lab is on deciphering molecular mechanisms of different mutations via whole-genome comparisons and on sex chromosome evolution.

RESPONSIBILITIES

You will be joining a dynamic group with an established record (http://www.bx.psu.edu/makova_lab/Publications.php). We are part of the Center for Comparative Genomics and Bioinformatics (http://www.bx.psu.edu) and of the newly established Center for Medical Genomics at Penn State.

Once hired, you will analyze next-generation sequencing data sets and vertebrate genome alignments, and perform statistical and evolutionary modeling. You will work in close collaboration with statisticians to develop computational models, with wet-lab biologists to validate model predictions, and with the GALAXY team (http://g2.bx.psu.edu) to implement our computational tools.

REQUIREMENTS

As a successful candidate, you will come to our lab with relevant bioinformatics expertise, including some combination of programming experience, previous use of the R statistical package, and working knowledge of molecular evolution or population genetics.

TERMS

The starting date is flexible, with an earlier date preferred. Due to the nature of our projects, we would prefer a candidate who can commit for at least two years, but an extension of a contract for up to four years is possible.

LOCALE

Penn State is a vibrant scientific community with particular strengths in computational genomics and molecular evolution.

COMPENSATION

Salary will depend on previous experience. Full benefits are provided.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants should send pdfs with CV, a statement of research interests, and contact information of three references to kmakova[at]bx.psu.edu, indicating “postdoctoral position” in the subject line. Please contact Kateryna with any questions (kmakova[at]bx.psu.edu).