[Next-Generation Sequencing Book]
  • [Photo] Zhenhai Zhang • March 6, 2012

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    The Shapiro Laboratory at Columbia University in New York City, working together with the NIH Vaccine Research Center (VRC), in Bethesda, MD, seeks a postdoctoral or staff scientist-level researcher in computational biology and bioinformatics. Work will involve analyses of high-throughput 454 antibody sequences from HIV infected patients. The goal is to understand the maturation of these antibodies from their genomically-encoded precursors in order to inform rational vaccine development. (See Science, 329, 811-817, 2010).

    REQUIREMENTS

    We are looking for creative, self-motivated individuals who are interested in developing/applying computational tools to challenging problems associated with the design of vaccines. The individual should be well-organized as keeping track of numerous large sequence data sets will be required.

    Applicants who meet the following requirements will be considered for the positions:
    • A Ph.D. degree in bioinformatics / computational biology / computational chemistry or a closely related field
    • Proficiency in at least one of the following programming languages (C, C++, Java) and script writing in Perl or Python
    • Sufficient oral and written communication skills
    • Clear sense of organization, purpose and accountability
    • Experience with or knowledge of antibodies is desirable, but not required

    COMPENSATION

    Salary is competitive and will depend on qualifications.

    TERMS

    Funding for one year is guaranteed, and may be extended for up to five additional years by extramural support.

    HOW TO APPLY

    Interested applicants should send a current CV and three letters of reference to Prof. Lawrence Shapiro (email: LSS8[at]columbia.edu).

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