| Pollard Group -- UC Davis Genome Center & Dept. of Statistics |
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Research Positions in Metagenomic Informatics
Microbes play fundamental roles in all biology associated processes on the planet. A powerful new tool in such studies is metagenomics wherein one uses high throughput DNA sequencing methods on DNA isolated directly from environmental samples. Metagenomics has the potential to revolutionize our understanding of the normally hidden yet incredibly important world of microorganisms. However this great potential comes with enormous challenges in the analysis of the sequence data, including (i) the fragmentary nature of sequence data, (ii) the sparse sampling of genomes, populations and communities, and (iii) the unknown phylogenetic diversity and ecological structure of the communities being sampled. We are seeking five post-doctoral scientists to work on the methodology for analysis of metagenomic data as part of a new collaborative project: Integrating Statistical Evolutionary, and Ecological Approaches to Metagenomics (iSEEM). The iSEEM project, funded by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, takes an integrated, interdisciplinary approach to metagenomic analysis. We will be working with the Community Cyberinfrastructure for Advanced Marine Microbial Ecology Research and Analysis (CAMERA) to make any methods we develop available to the broader community. The project spans three labs, each with different areas of focus and two institutions (UC Davis and U Oregon). Each postdoctoral position will be associated with one of the PIs at their home institution. More information available at: iseem.org Qualifications We are looking for people with a demonstrated interest in working at the interface between the quantitative and biological sciences. We will offer a generous salary and benefits commensurate with experience. Postdocs: Applicants should have a PhD in a biological, computational, mathematical, or statistical field. Programming skills are highly desirable. Bioinformatics Engineer: Applicants should have substantial experience with database programming (e.g. SQL), scripting (e.g. Perl or Python), and bioinformatics tools. Term Appointments will last 2 years beginning in Summer 2008. To apply Please complete the appropriate online form at the iSEEM job application website: Postdocs Bioinformatics Engineer You will be requested to upload the following materials: All applications will be evaluated by all PIs. The locations of hires will be determined mutually by the applicants and the PIs. We will evaluate applications as they arrive, until the positions are filled. The Team Jonathan A. Eisen (UC Davis) U. C. Davis Genome Center Center for Population Biology Section of Evolution and Ecology Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology Jessica L. Green (U Oregon) Center for Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Department of Biology Katherine S. Pollard (UC Davis) U. C. Davis Genome Center Center for Population Biology Department of Statistics |