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BACKGROUND
Field of Research: Plant Biology, Genomics, Bioinformatics, Computer Science or highly-related field
The Zhao Bioinformatics Lab at The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Inc. (http://www.noble.org) is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow under the NSF award (http://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward.do?AwardNumber=0960897) to investigate how genome scale transcriptional regulatory networks control gene expression. The project, entitled "Systems Bioinformatics Approaches to Modeling and Deciphering Plant Transcriptional Regulatory Networks" will address diversity and complexity of gene regulation in plant systems and regulatory networks among key regulatory elements, including transcription factors, microRNAs (miRNAs), trans-acting small interfering RNAs (ta-siRNAs), and emergent regulatory elements. Examples of our developed/published bioinformatics tool and data resource can be found on the project website at http://plantgrn.noble.org.RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will join the laboratory of Dr. Patrick Xuechun Zhao to develop systems bioinformatics approaches to decipher plant transcriptional regulatory networks. The post-doc will focus on the development of novel algorithms for analyzing large scale Gene Regulation Networks (GRN), and for integration and mining of large-scale "omics" data; specific responsibilities include: 1) to develop graphical models to model and simulate plant transcriptional regulatory networks; 2) to develop novel computational algorithms to infer large-scale GRNs from high-throughput functional genomics data in model plants, 3) to develop software, including web servers, for GRN visualization, annotation and analysis, and 4) to perform genome-scale data analysis to construct and curate Arabidopsis Gene Regulation Networks (AGRNs) and Legume Gene Regulatory Networks (LGRNs).REQUIREMENTS
- Ph.D. degree in quantitative sciences, engineering or related life sciences field.
- Independent problem solving skills.
- Have good communication skills, strong team-work spirit, and self-learning abilities.
PREFERENCES
- Ph.D. degree in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Plant Biology, Genomics or highly-related field.
- Knowledge about gene regulatory networks, graphical models such as the dynamic Bayesian networks.
- Experience in developing large-scale data analysis systems.
- 2+ years of experience in Bioinformatics and Plant Genomics.
- Programming skills with Java, C/C++, Perl, XML, and SQL using MySQL Server; and efficiency in Linux/Unix operating systems.
TERMS
Duration of current Funding: 3 yearsHOW TO APPLY
Applicants are requested to apply online by completing the application and submitting a current CV, contact information for three references (excluding relatives) who address your skills and abilities in science, and a cover letter explaining interest in the position and career goals. If applicant does not have the ability to upload the additional documents they can be faxed to (580) 224-6240 (please include position number), but the application should be completed and submitted online. Applications will be accepted until a candidate is hired. Interested applicants should apply immediately.
The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Inc.
Human Resources Department
Position Number: PB-S095-619
2510 Sam Noble Parkway
Ardmore, OK 73401
E-mail: NFHR[at]noble.org
Website: http://www.noble.orgPOLICY
The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment, regardless of their race, color, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
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