PostDoc Position in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology in CT
A Postdoctoral Researcher position is being offered in the Department of
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Connecticut. The
applicant will be a member of a research group interested in genome
biology, integrative genomics, scientific databasing, and bioinformatics.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
– Perform scientific research as part of a collaborative project focused
on the sequencing, assembly, annotation, and analysis of three conifer
genomes.
– Apply computational approaches to analyze RNA-Seq expression data
– Develop and apply comparative genomics methods
– Collaborate with biologists to characterize and study novel gene
families
– Develop and support tools to enable the extraction of information from
large, complex genomes
– Provide bioinformatics training to other team members
REQUIREMENTS:
To be eligible, applicants must have received a Ph.D. in computational
biology, bioinformatics, computer science, genetics, or a related
discipline involving significant computational experience.
The ideal candidate will have:
– Training in statistics and genetics
– Fluency in Unix computing environments (shell scripting)
– Programming experience (Perl/Python/Java)
– Experience with next generation sequence analysis (RNA-Seq)
– Familiarity with version control systems
PREFERENCES:
Highly motivated individuals with a strong background in genetics and
computational biology, and a record of scientific productivity are
encouraged to apply.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest, statement of
research interest and experience, curriculum vita, and contact information
of three professional references. Please send all materials to Jill Wegrzyn
(jill.wegrzyn@uconn.edu)