Job ID: 4280
Job date: 2017-01-26
End Date:
Company : Michigan State University Country : Role : Faculty
Job date: 2017-01-26
End Date:
Company : Michigan State University Country : Role : Faculty
Job Description:
The successful applicant will be responsible for constructing genomic and transcriptomic libraries, as well as their assembly and analysis using bioinformatics tools in a high-performance computing environment. Work will require the development of new research methodologies and tools, and publishing results in high-impact journals. In addition, successful applicants will be responsible for co-training undergraduate, graduate students and technicians, as well as contributing to the overall research environment of the University. Successful applicant will be encouraged to participate in a one-of-a-kind NSF-sponsored BEACON center for the study of evolution in action (http://bit.ly/GN0Rhx), for which MSU is the host institution. Professional development opportunities will be provided in conjunction with the MSU Office of Postdoctoral Training and the Center For Academic Excellence. Minimum Requirements: Ph.D. or equivalent degree in biology, evolution, bioinformatics, genetics or related field. Publication of work based on Ph.D. thesis is required, as well as teaching and supervisory experience. Experience with comparative genomic and transcriptomic data, and a strong working knowledge of next-generation sequencing technologies. Proficiency in the use of UNIX/Linux command line operating systems. Competence in at least one computer scripting language (R, Python, Perl, MATLAB). Must be willing and able to perform fieldwork in Gabon, West-Central Africa. Desired Qualifications: Experience with comparative genomic assembly and analysis, population genetics, experience and background in communication systems and aquatic vertebrates, fluency or competency in French.
Additional Info:
required Applicant Documents: -Resume/CV -Cover Letter -Other Document Special Instructions to Applicants: Attach applicant materials and letters of reference. Department Website Address: http://efish.zoology.msu.edu Name/Title/Email Address of Search Committee Chair: Jason Gallant/Assistant Professor/jgallant@msu.edu Salary Commensurate with Experience [Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]
The successful applicant will be responsible for constructing genomic and transcriptomic libraries, as well as their assembly and analysis using bioinformatics tools in a high-performance computing environment. Work will require the development of new research methodologies and tools, and publishing results in high-impact journals. In addition, successful applicants will be responsible for co-training undergraduate, graduate students and technicians, as well as contributing to the overall research environment of the University. Successful applicant will be encouraged to participate in a one-of-a-kind NSF-sponsored BEACON center for the study of evolution in action (http://bit.ly/GN0Rhx), for which MSU is the host institution. Professional development opportunities will be provided in conjunction with the MSU Office of Postdoctoral Training and the Center For Academic Excellence. Minimum Requirements: Ph.D. or equivalent degree in biology, evolution, bioinformatics, genetics or related field. Publication of work based on Ph.D. thesis is required, as well as teaching and supervisory experience. Experience with comparative genomic and transcriptomic data, and a strong working knowledge of next-generation sequencing technologies. Proficiency in the use of UNIX/Linux command line operating systems. Competence in at least one computer scripting language (R, Python, Perl, MATLAB). Must be willing and able to perform fieldwork in Gabon, West-Central Africa. Desired Qualifications: Experience with comparative genomic assembly and analysis, population genetics, experience and background in communication systems and aquatic vertebrates, fluency or competency in French.
Requeriments :
Skills :
- Bioinformatics
- Genome Assembly
- genomic
- HPC
- Lunix/Unix
- Next Generation Sequencing
- Population Genetics
- Programing in Python
- Programming in Matlab
- Programming in PERL
- Programming in R
- Teaching
Areas :
Additional Info:
required Applicant Documents: -Resume/CV -Cover Letter -Other Document Special Instructions to Applicants: Attach applicant materials and letters of reference. Department Website Address: http://efish.zoology.msu.edu Name/Title/Email Address of Search Committee Chair: Jason Gallant/Assistant Professor/jgallant@msu.edu Salary Commensurate with Experience [Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]