RESPONSIBILITIES

The University of Nebraska – Lincoln is seeking candidates for a post-doctoral research associate in bioinformatics programming to join a multi-disciplinary bioinformatics team. The successful programmer will develop databases and pipelines for microbiome and metagenome analyses. The individual will work within a highly collaborative environment focused on understanding host-microbe interactions and microbe-microbe interactions within complex ecosystems. Approaches involve high-throughput analysis of microbiome and metagenome composition using Next Generation DNA sequencing.

REQUIREMENTS

Requires a PhD in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, or a related field and experience programming with Python, Perl, C, and SQL, and experience in processing Next Generation DNA sequence data. A background in biology or the life sciences is highly preferred. Salary commensurate with experience.

TERMS

Oversight for the position will be provided by Dr. Andrew Benson (Food Science & Technology), Dr. Stephen Kachman (Statistics) and Dr. Etsuko Moriyama (School of Biological Sciences). The original appointment is set at two years and is grant funded, however appointment beyond that time frame is possible.

COMPENSATION

Position offers a competitive salary, flexible work hours, and excellent health benefits.

HOW TO APPLY

For further details and to apply for this position visit http://employment.unl.edu, requisition number 120309. Complete the Faculty/Administrative form and attach a Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae and a list of professional references. Application review will begin on May 21, 2012 and continue until the position is filled.

POLICY

The University of Nebraska has an active National Science Foundation ADVANCE gender equity program, and is committed to a pluralistic campus community through affirmative action, equal opportunity, work-life balance, and dual careers.