PostDoc Research Associate Positions Available in Computational Genomics
Two 2-year postdoctoral positions are available immediately to conduct
bioinformatic analyses. Opportunities are available in 1) an NSF-funded
project to study the genetic architecture of tillering in sorghum, as well
as 2) a USDA funded project to study heterosis in Populus. For the sorghum
project, the researcher will participate in the analysis of fully sequenced
sorghum recombinant inbred lines (RILs) and in RNA-seq analysis from
multiple tissues to investigate the structural and functional evolution of
tillering in panicoid grasses. This position is based in the lab of Dr.
Jennifer Hawkins (http://hawkins.bio.wvu.edu). The Populus project will
involve design and analysis of assays for large-scale structural
polymorphisms. This position is based in the lab of Dr. Stephen DiFazio (
http://www.as.wvu.edu/~sdifazio). The positions are located in the
Department of Biology at West Virginia University’s main campus in
Morgantown. The post-docs will be part of a collaborative team of
geneticists and bioinformaticists located across different institutions
nationally. Requirements: A PhD in bioinformatics, computer science,
genetics or other relevant topic; a strong background in statistics;
proficient in the Linux environment and one or more scripting languages;
experience with the analysis of large biological data sets. Individuals
interested in the position should send (1) a cover letter summarizing their
research interests and expertise relevant to the project (2) a Curriculum
Vitae, and (3) the names and contact information of at least three people
who can provide recommendations. The application should be sent as a single
pdf file to Dr. Hawkins (Jennifer.hawkins@mail.wvu.edu). Salary will be
commensurate with appropriate experience and the position includes health
and retirement benefits. Review of applications will begin immediately and
will continue until a suitable applicant has been found. West Virginia
University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.