Postdoc in analyzing and managing genomic sequences in Central Africa
Drexel University hosts two programs in central Africa, the Central
African Biodiversity Alliance (www.CABAlliance.org) and the Bioko
Biodiversity Protection Program (www.Bioko.org), which operate in
Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea and Gabon. We seek a highly qualified and
enthusiastic individual to join our team to conduct bioinformatics
analyses, develop statistical methods, and analyze population-level
genetic data of select animals and plants from Central Africa.
The successful candidate will be expected to analyze and manage genomic
sequence from samples collected in central Africa and contribute to
the analysis of comprehensive SNP genotypes from wild chimpanzees
and an arrowroot plant. The incumbent will be encouraged to develop
her/his own research focus on some aspect(s) of the project, which will
include examining gene-environment relationships in insects, reptiles
and amphibians across an elevational gradient from the Gulf of Guinea
rainforest to the Cameroon Highlands. The successful candidate will have
demonstrated experience in next generation sequencing analyses as well as
strong computational skills, including proficiency in at least one major
programming or scripting language (preferably Python, but others apply)
and use of a Linux/Unix environment. A good understanding of molecular
and evolutionary biology, statistics and proficiency in R is a plus.
The postdoctoral researcher will join the laboratory of Dr. Katy Gonder
(http://www.drexel.edu/biology/contact/facultyDirectory/Gonder/) . The
researcher will be expected to collaborate closely with our team of
postdoctoral researchers and students at Drexel and in central Africa. The
position will also include collaboration with other CABAlliance research
groups, including Dr. Tom Smith’s group at UCLA and Dr. Nicola Anthony’s
group at the University of New Orleans.
Inquiries about this position can be directed to
Dr. Matthew Mitchell (mwmitchell@drexel.edu) with a subject of
Bioinformatics Postdoc. Please apply for this position online at:
https://www.drexeljobs.com/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1402452521926
or visit www.drexeljobs.com and search for ‘bioinformatics.’ The
requisition number is 6189.
The position is available from September 1, 2014 for one year with the
possibility of renewal for up to three years. Salary will be determined
based on experience level.